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Coffee
Tokyo, Japan - May 1, 2018 It was around 9:30 p.m. The night sky was filled with rain clouds pouring very rapidly. I was preparing to close up for the night after working all day at a local cafe; which was very popular among college students and international tourists.
Lilith's Blessing 5
5. The world spun around him, gasping for air as water filled his lungs. Trevor flailed and kicked, trying to reach the surface. But the churning mass of muddy water and debris pushed him deeper into its depths. He jolted awake, drenched in sweat and disoriented.
Travis J. H.Published about an hour ago in FictionGilded Apples; Chapter 5
Mom lounges on the sofa, reading off her tablet. A half-drunk glass of wine sits on the coffee table next to her. I glance around. No sign of Dad or any of the boys. Casually, I cross over to the sofa.
Katarzyna CrevanPublished about an hour ago in FictionLilith's Blessing 9
9. Trevor heard the rain pelting the porch before opening his eyes. He reached for his phone, checking the time. It was 3:59. He set his alarm for 4:15 AM. He contemplated calling in sick. The last few days were rough.
Travis J. H.Published about 2 hours ago in Fiction155 Follow the Money
Philip Morris is one of the world's largest tobacco companies, worth $160 billion. Its stock price is $99.93/share, a 5-year increase of 30%.
Gerard DiLeoPublished about 16 hours ago in FictionA Curse to Break; Chapter 7
I sit on the edge of the wagon, watching the men. Some relax by the fire while others stand about. I know more are milling about out of sight. True to his word, the man I had spoken with the other day who I had to assume was the leader hadn't locked me in the trunk again. Part of me hates how easily sitting silently and avoiding trouble comes. Years of practice had made it second nature.
Katarzyna CrevanPublished a day ago in FictionShe Didn’t Get It Out Of Her Heart! Part II
Tonya eased her back. “She keeps reminding me of him and what he did to me,” she wailed. “Get help! Go to therapy! Do something to get the hatred out of your heart! But don’t punish her for her father’s sins!”
Annelise LordsPublished a day ago in Fiction154: Id, Idn't It?
I am--all of my neurons hard-wired together simultaneously. If self-awareness requires migratory consortia of squirmy, vacillating neuronal interactions, then I'm solid-state. I am aware of all that is, all at once, including all cross sections of everything's existence along the past, present, and future paratemporalities.
Gerard DiLeoPublished a day ago in FictionStarlight Manor
They leave the next morning. Weyah cries in Lise’s arms, and then into her brother’s, sniveling into his white shirt, and they say their tearful goodbyes before they break away.
angela hepworthPublished a day ago in FictionThe Bag - Pursuit
This microfiction is part of a series. In order: The Bag; Jason's Dilemma; The Girl; Jason and the Girl; The Skewered Apple; Girl, Disrupted; Reward; Him; Master of the Games/The Guard; Discovery;
Rachel DeemingPublished 2 days ago in FictionUnveiling the Tapestry Exploring the Female Animal Mind
The animal kingdom is a symphony of diverse lives, and within that symphony, the female mind plays a vital, complex role. Unlike humans, these creatures don't possess language to articulate their thoughts, but through observation, science is piecing together a fascinating picture. Here, we'll embark on a journey to understand the motivations, instincts, and surprising intelligence that drive female animals.
Bikash PurkaitPublished 2 days ago in FictionWorld in Tatters Ch. 38
“I want to rescue Aunt Nora.” I continue. “Excuse me?” “Well, uh. Last I heard, she’s still being held captive by Drum in Atlanta. Is that true?”
Kevin BarkmanPublished 2 days ago in Fiction