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Granted Wishes
"They thought it was the end of the world-a day that wouldn't end. It was purgatory or worse. They carved symbols into rocks, they cast bones, they opened the guts of their livestock. When no answers came, they sacrificed those they'd deemed culpable for one reason or another and for some, no reason at all. And when night finally came, they wailed in mourning for all the ill they had done."
Adam DiehlPublished about 19 hours ago in FictionBroken Glass
Of all the students Mr. Benedick expected to see in his office, he did not expect the boy who was sitting there. What grade was this one, he thought? He walked over to his desk, looked at the folder Ms. Diner had left out for him, and opened it. There was a photo inside of it, taken from last year’s picture day. Not much growth; not too different. The boy sitting in front of him had nothing strange or unusual in his file, if a child’s life defined by having “nothing disruptive or regretful” in it could be called fine. Mr. Benedick also realized that “life” was an anagram of “file,” and wondered where that thought came from as he stared at the boy in front of him. Benny Duncan. Grade Four. Beloved by all his teachers so far. He had seen the boy playing with the other boys his age in the school yard at recess. Four Square and foot hockey. A normal-looking kid. A normal kid… And here he was, after a very stupid moment with the fire alarm and a shoe.
Kendall DefoePublished a day ago in FictionThe Unveiled Truth
Once upon a time, in a quaint little village nestled between rolling hills and whispering forests, there lived a young girl named Lily. She was known for her curious eyes that sparkled like dewdrops on a fresh morning, and her heart was as pure as the morning breeze that caressed the meadows. But behind her cheerful facade lay a hidden truth, buried deep within the crevices of her soul.
James FarekePublished 3 days ago in FictionBecoming a Starbucks Girl
I never really liked coffee. Going trick or treating was fun but the disappointment would happen once I received a coffee crisp, I didn’t like the taste, it was bitter and a “grown up” treat. For Christmas I packed up all the Coffee crisps I received and gave it to my uncle for Christmas. Everyone in university was doing all-nighters and drinking coffee like it was water. The closest I ever got was getting a Frappuccino from Starbucks. The sugary drink just made me not notice the coffee until the caffeine kicked in. I would be sitting in class practically buzzing with caffeine and I wouldn’t be able to sleep until 1 am. Those were the days of my low caffeine tolerance. Then, I got offered the job opportunity I had been waiting for: shift work. The first job I had as a shift worker was easy and I would only once in a little while get a mocha from Tim Hortons and that would set me up to do a good shift. However, I got a second job which required much more thinking and working so I stopped by Starbucks on the way to work and it became a regular routine… is routine the right word? No. I became obsessed and I started to add customizations to my drinks such as getting an iced venti white mocha light ice, caramel cold foam with line the cup with caramel sauce 2 pumps of white mocha sauce, 2 pumps of caramel and I had the prettiest drink in the hospital. I started to get more and more obsessed with trying these new flavours of coffee. Then, the addiction had really gone far when I was drinking more than one venti cup a day. I would try and get up to go to work without a cup in my hand and it was so hard to be awake in the morning. That first sip was perfect with the swirling flavours of sweetness, richness and it being unraveled on your tongue with kisses or caramel dancing with the white chocolate sauce all in a glorious combination of coffee. Getting an exact order had to be perfect because if I’m paying almost $8.00 for a coffee it better be great. However, I have never had to complain about my Starbucks drink being done wrong, not ever. Then, one day inflation just combusted and now I could not face the consequences of paying nearly ten dollars for the same drink. Ten dollars for coffee? I spent ten dollars on coffee? I thought to myself as I drove my shiny new Nissan Murano to work. I had to make a change, but how? How can I justify this? That’s when it occurred to me I could order an iced tea and then use my star rewards once in a while for that perfect combination and it would be free (not really) but girl math can save the day. This is how they got me, I have to get enough stars to get that drink, I have to get enough coffees to get the star rewards and so I can get that drink. Then, it really hit my credit card bad, but getting my gift card once can’t hurt can it? Oh yes, it certainly can. Now, I keep adding money to it and keep falling for the promotions which are constantly advertised on the app, but they make spending money so easy and convenient. A single click of a button and you’ve added money to your gift card, a single hit and I’ve already bought a drink and it’ll be waiting for me when I get there. That’s how I became a Starbucks girl because even though it’s expensive I know what I am paying for. #Starbucks
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bakhtawarkhanPublished 3 days ago in FictionFish Face
Is it safe? Is it safe? It must be safe. I don’t hear any fishing lures plunking into the water or boats with trolling motors plying the surface of my lake. Yes, I said my lake, even though these air-breathing humans treat it and those of us living in its water as theirs. I have been battling with one of them for almost ten years. He started this war, but he’ll never win.
Mark GagnonPublished 4 days ago in FictionJourney to the Mysterious Island: An Adventure Unfolds
The sun was just beginning to rise, casting a golden hue over the restless sea as the research vessel, The Odyssey, cut through the waves. Dr. Lucas Harrington, a renowned marine biologist, stood on the deck, the salty breeze invigorating his senses. Today marked the beginning of an expedition he had dreamed of for years: the journey to the mysterious island of Isla Perdida.
Alexander MensahPublished 5 days ago in FictionResearchers Find Thick Environment Wrapping Rough 'Super-Earth' Plane
In a shocking jump forward for exoplanetary science, a group of stargazers has revealed a thick environment encompassing a rough exoplanet, sorted as a 'super-Earth'. This revelation, made in mid-2024, marks a critical achievement in the continuous mission to comprehend the circumstances that could make far-off universes livable.
afrin jahanPublished 5 days ago in FictionLoving Day
Loving Day A Celebration of Love and Legacy Cherishing Day, celebrated yearly on June twelfth, is a day of upbeat recognition and a strong image of progress. It denotes the commemoration of the milestone High Legal dispute, Adoring v. Virginia (1967), which struck down all regulations restricting interracial marriage in the US. This paper digs into the historical backdrop of Cherishing Day, the meaning of the Caring case, and the continuous battle for racial equity.
Bikash PurkaitPublished 5 days ago in FictionThe Darkness Within
The Darkness Within In the heart of a desolate town named Haven, surrounded by ancient forests and crumbling ruins, there lived a man named Elias. To the townsfolk, Elias was a reserved and diligent watchmaker, known for his intricate craftsmanship and quiet demeanor. Yet, behind his gentle smile and soft-spoken nature, Elias harbored a darkness that was as ancient as the forests themselves.
aliraza juttPublished 6 days ago in FictionMoscow's Calling - 20
This conversation happened on June 9, 2024 as Trump was getting ready to come out to his adoring supporters at the rally in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Lana V LynxPublished 6 days ago in FictionTasting Life — Can You Taste Life?
“Life is food?” Ingrid asked in confusion her eyes glaring at Tessa. Tessa, Josie, and Lynx listened attentively to Ingrid Mc Callumn for ten minutes, as she attempted to sell them an investment before they decided what to order inside Sanjay’s Indian restaurant.
Annelise LordsPublished 6 days ago in Fiction