Adventure
The Hidden Staircase
It was the summer I turned fourteen when I discovered the hidden staircase in my grandmother’s house. I’d been staying with her for a few weeks while my parents traveled abroad. Her home was an old, creaky Victorian tucked into a quiet street at the edge of town — the kind of place where the floorboards groaned under your feet and every cabinet had its own story. I always had the feeling that the house was watching me.
By Mysterious/Cool Style2 years ago in Chapters
Ashes of the Drowned Part 1
The mist never lifted in Nareth. It clung to rooftops and ruins, swallowed the streets, and settled into the bones of the village like a secret it refused to share. When Vaelin and Elira arrived, the fog parted only enough to allow them entry, curling around their cloaks and armor like curious fingers.
By Richard Bailey2 years ago in Chapters
The Shattered Oath Part 5
The shattered remnants of the altar still pulsed with the echoes of what had transpired. Elira sagged in Vaelin’s arms, her breath shallow, her skin ice-cold. Her eyes flickered with traces of the Veil’s lingering energy, a storm of power barely contained within her mortal form. The chamber was eerily silent now, the survivors of both the Oathsworn and the Vowbound stirring amid the rubble. But something was wrong—Vaelin could feel it. The air was too still, the shadows too deep.
By Richard Bailey2 years ago in Chapters
Learn Chinese Online with That’s Mandarin
Why Learn Chinese Online? There’s never been a better time to learn Chinese, thanks to online platforms. It’s easier than ever to learn Mandarin from the comfort of your home. Two great platforms for learning Chinese are That’s Mandarin, each offering features that cater to different learning styles.
By Backlinks Thats Mandarin2 years ago in Chapters
1/0: Entries from the End Times
10/Pig I have shoved <participant id = 0> onto his side, so he won’t choke on his puke, though I do want to choke him for ruining my dinner. I had to throw it away because he sprayed a bunch of broken glass into it upon his intrusion. He seemed to be having a seizure. He accidentally slapped me when I placed couch cushions under his head. Additionally, he kicked me between the legs. Though I do not possess testes, and I suspect the pain I felt is a fraction of what I would’ve experienced if I did have one, the sun did in fact go down on my indignation. I’ve dimmed the lights, draped cool towels on his neck, and draped more towels over the tainted carpet. He has settled down. His heartbeat remains abnormal.
By Wen Xiaosheng2 years ago in Chapters
Three Rich Men
Once upon a time, three friends were travelling. They were very rich. They carried gold coins and jewels with them. They had their army to serve them. While they were going to their destination, they passed through a village. The people looked very poor. They had not enough clothes to wear; they wore torn clothes. Also, the children and older people appeared very skinny and severely malnourished. All three rich people felt sad seeing their condition. One of them could not stop himself from helping them. He abruptly came out of his car. Then, he shared all the gold coins and jewels he had with the villagers. He then prayed for their good fortune and left. The second person also went there. He had tears seeing their pathetic condition. He thought that the gold and jewels did not have any use for the villagers. So he shared all his food and beverages equally with the villagers. He felt very proud as he thought that he gave the villagers some food that would last for at least a couple of days. Then he returned to his friends. Two of them waited for the third to go, and help the needy. But, he did not take a step and asked them to sit back. It surprised them. Both of them thought how cruel he is! They sat back in the car and continued their journey. On the way, the rich man thought about how he could help those poor villagers. He tried to find a way so that they can get rid of poverty. He had an idea! When they reached the destination, he did not take any rest. He went out and bought farming equipment, sacks of seeds and grain with all his gold and jewels. After a few days, they were returning to their home. On the way, when they again crossed by that village, the third rich man stopped the car. This time, he got out of his car. He took out all the equipment and seeds from his car. Both of the friends were surprised and felt sorry. All three friends came together and distributed all items equally. They also shared the best practices to obtain high-quality crops. Then, they all came to their home happily. Moral of the Story This beautiful village story in English teaches us that we should help each other. Though money and materialistic things help a person to live life happily, they are temporary in nature. To help a person settle in life, we must help them find a way to earn their living. And, it gets better by sharing valuable experiences and time. Conclusion The story ended on a very peaceful and satisfactory note. All three friends were relieved as they ensured the poor people of the village had some food that would last for a few days. Each of them tried their best to help the villagers and ensured a better life for all. To read more such interesting stories, visit our channel...
By Wasim badami 2 years ago in Chapters
Dueling Kingdoms - Part 1
Krisanthanese hated her full name, so she commanded everyone to call her Kris. Going out to the woods, in order to practice her sword fighting, was always part of her daily routine. Gripping her sword tightly, she swung it skillfully through the air. She swung it again but this time a loud chink was heard and she hit another sword. The sound echoed through the tall trees, making birds flutter in a frantic rush. Her friend Roy was doing his best to defend his pride. They battled intensely, as if it was to the very death.
By Rowan Finley 2 years ago in Chapters
