Fiction

The Apple Fell, and He Placed a Grain of Sand in the Hollow
The boy crouched at the edge of the tall grass on the east side of the manor, his left knee pressing a dead twig that gave a faint, splintering crack. He did not move. A dark ochre ant was dragging a thistle seed, crossing the shadow he cast. In the thin shade of a grass stem the ant paused, antennae quivering as if tasting a scent, then turned right and skirted a piece of coarse sand larger than its own body. He found a broken wheat straw in the dirt, used its tip to scratch a shallow line alongside the ant’s detour, and held his breath, waiting for the ant to turn back.
By Jin4 months ago in Art
The Day We Met Again
I didn’t feel like meeting with Drew through no fault of his own; I was simply tired. More tired than I had been the day before. I couldn’t sleep because of chatty Georgie. I loved Georgie, inarguably the best roommate of my entire life: we were kindred souls. Unfortunately, our chatter seemed to know no boundaries and he kept me awake until way past 5 a.m. that day.
By Andrew Dominguez4 months ago in Art
The Dress She Never Wore—Until He Walked Into the Fitting Room
Almost Primitive Eroticism The third time Emily went into the fitting room, she glanced at the mirror in the corner. The skin above her collarbone had already broken out in fine goosebumps from the air conditioning. She tugged the left strap back into place. The zipper was still undone.
By Jin4 months ago in Art
Love Of Mine
The sun rises. The moon surrenders to the dawn. Day by day, hour by hour, the world keeps turning, yet my heart beats only to the quiet rhythm of your love.
By Leesyanna Peart 4 months ago in Art
The Architect Who Measured Love with a Scale Ruler
Her name was Sophie. A Leica M6 hung from her neck, always. His name was James. A scale ruler stood in his pocket, always. They reached for the same book in the Architecture & Photography section of a used bookstore, their fingertips touching on the spine of Le Corbusier: Œuvre Complète. She pulled her hand back. He noticed the crooked hand-drawn Modulor figure on her camera strap, the raised-arm human scale symbol. He said, “You drew it wrong. The left arm should be raised fifteen degrees more.” She said, “Buy me a coffee, and I’ll fix it.”
By Jin4 months ago in Art
The TikTok Star Accused Me of Assault. The Security Footage Told a Different Story.
The keyboard cover in the MRI control room had a missing corner. Marcus stared at that worn‑out notch. Last life, same notch. The machine’s hum hadn’t started yet, but the sweet smell of contrast dye hit his nose first, gadolinium, like metal, like industrial sugar. He remembered that smell. He shouldn’t.
By Jin4 months ago in Art
An In-Depth Exploration of Journey to the Center of the Earth
Few adventure novels have captured the imagination of readers as powerfully as Journey to the Center of the Earth. Written by Jules Verne and first published in 1864, this groundbreaking work blends science, adventure, and fantasy into a thrilling tale of exploration beneath the Earth’s surface. As one of the earliest works of modern science fiction, the novel not only reflects the scientific curiosity of the 19th century but also demonstrates Verne’s extraordinary ability to transform speculative science into gripping storytelling.
By Ibrahim Shah 4 months ago in Art
Nobody Went Near That House—Until I Opened the Door
Everyone warned me to stay away, but curiosity led me to a secret buried in the past. Every town has a story. The kind people whisper about but never fully explain.
By Ethan Brooks4 months ago in Art
Tiziana Rocca: “This year's competition tells the story of the world through great stories”
Now in its 72nd year, the Taormina Film Festival has a new director, Tiziana Rocca. Since last year, under Tiziana Rocca's direction, it has reintroduced the film competition. We interviewed Rocca, who told us what drew her to the selection of films.
By Elena5 months ago in Art
The Most Famous SciFi Writer Unknown Till Now!
[ NOTE: This serious SciFi Story is for persons 18+. It contains no vulgar language nor details that would violate Vocal Media's standards/restrictiond/rules, etc.]
By Jean-Pierre Ady Fenyo5 months ago in Art
The Sword Saint Forged in Ink: How Vagabond Depicts Miyamoto Musashi’s Growth
Understanding the Real Miyamoto Musashi Before we talk about Vagabond we need to know about the Miyamoto Musashi. Musashi was born in 1584. Was a samurai without a master. He had over sixty fights. Never lost.. Musashi was not just a good fighter. He was also a philosopher, a strategist and an artist. He wrote a book called Book of Five Rings which's about strategy, sword fighting and life. Vagabond does not try to be completely accurate. It uses Musashis life and ideas to tell a compelling story. The manga is strong because it shows Musashis struggles in a very good way.
By Abhiskrit chaulagain5 months ago in Art
Andreas Szakacs Announces “Journey Beyond Limits”: A Travel Film Inspired by Adventure and Discovery
Travel has always been about more than reaching a destination. It is about the stories we collect, the people we meet, and the moments that change how we see the world. That belief is at the heart of Journey Beyond Limits, an upcoming feature film directed by Andreas Szakacs and produced by Andreas Szakacs Productions.
By Andreas szakacs5 months ago in Art