Dystopian
Where No One Goes: Chapter 6
Part I: The Spark in the Dark The broadcast did not arrive as a clean transmission; it tore through the lower fringes like a kinetic blast wave. In the neon-drenched, subterranean labyrinth of Sector 7—colloquially known as the Drips—thousands of laborers were crammed into the communal feeding halls. They were exhausted, their skin gray from sixteen-hour shifts inside the hydrogen reclamation vents. Above them, the massive, state-sanctioned holographic billboards that usually droned with endless corporate productivity metrics and platitudes about "The Unified Citadel" suddenly flickered. The screen sputtered, the pristine face of the corporate spokesperson dissolving into a harsh, erratic feed from a black-box recorder.
By Mara Edwards5 months ago in Chapters
Where No One Goes: Chapter 5
Part I: The Anatomy of the Ascent The ascent from the lower fringes to the upper tier was not a simple journey upward; it was a transition through distinct geological and economic strata. The transit station sat at the absolute floor of the chasm; a place where the air was thick with the heavy, unwashed musk of sulfur scrubbers and the omnipresent, greasy film of aerosolized machine oil. Here, everything was constructed from cast iron, pitted rivet steel, and reinforced concrete, built to withstand both the crushing weight of the superstructure above and the violent unrest of the labor force below.
By Mara Edwards5 months ago in Chapters
Sin Eater. Content Warning.
They brought her into the circular building through the opposite door he had come in. Leading her by that damn collar she wore for the purpose of the ceremony. As was the nature of the beast, she would look down, avoiding his eyes until she could not stand alone- then she would reluctantly lock eyes with him. It tore at his soul, he wanted to help her through the whole battle, he was strong enough. His jaw clenched, muscles rippling in his cheek as he ground his teeth. The escorts of the sinner followed her in, with Clement trudging behind. He was a wealthy merchant in the city, well liked, well respected, and he had more than enough to buy out the minimal punishment. But it was his 5th time he had dalliance with a young girl, so he would now be subjected to the consuming of his… appetites. Clements stood in front of Dawn- her collar was now fixed to a post they would ground the magic she channeled. Giving her a place to push extra power if her control of it weakened when she was flayed. The judge was reading through ceremonial bull shit, and Jacob willed her to look up earlier, but her head stayed resolutely fixed on Clements shoes. “And for the taking of a virgin, before her coming of age, being the fifth offense.” He was concluding the ceremony as they wrapped Dawns hands palm down to Clements hands. “It is the will of Kyn that 25 stripes must be had but 5 felt- each unfelt costing 5 Rayen.” No, Jacob’s heart caught in his chest. He could feel the anxiety rising, 20 stripes, damn Clements. He barely registered the money changer grabbing Clement’s coin purse and laying the 100 Rayen between the two in the ceremonial plate, “to be consumed leaving you vacant ever more.” The judge finished, slamming the tomb closed and stepping back to witness that everything proceeded as necessary.
By Maili Paul5 months ago in Chapters
The Girl Who Remembered Tomorrow
The first time it happened, sixteen-year-old Ava Thompson thought she was losing her mind. She was sitting in history class on an ordinary Monday morning when a memory suddenly surfaced in her mind. It wasn't a daydream, and it didn't feel like a prediction. It felt exactly like a memory—clear, vivid, and familiar.
By Robert Redford5 months ago in Chapters
Alliance Against Pakistan & Turkey Underway
Alliance Against Pakistan & Turkey Underway A new wave of geopolitical developments has increased international attention after India signed an important defence and strategic cooperation agreement with Cyprus. Analysts in South Asia and the Middle East are debating whether this growing partnership represents part of a wider regional alliance aimed at balancing the influence of countries such as Pakistan and Turkey. The agreement has triggered political discussions, diplomatic reactions, and growing concern about changing power dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean and South Asia.
By Wings of Time 5 months ago in Chapters
Dragon Horse. Content Warning.
Helike. Nikolaos' home. He’s spent sixteen years of his life there, and the enemy has taken over it in less than two days. The pitch black of the tunnel pales into a blinding white snowstorm, and then, the shadows of the mountains surrounding the glacial memorial field. A sliver of General Chiyou’s statue. The polar vortex sweeps it away.
By Wen Xiaosheng5 months ago in Chapters
Today’s World War Affairs
Today’s World War Affairs The modern world is facing increasing political tension, military conflicts, and international disputes. Many people fear that today’s growing conflicts could eventually lead to another world war. Countries are competing for power, resources, technology, and influence, while wars and regional tensions continue to spread in different parts of the world. Although the world has experienced two devastating world wars in the past, humanity still struggles to maintain lasting peace.
By Wings of Time 6 months ago in Chapters
Dragon Horse. Content Warning.
In the Air Force Station, Aroon supervises the food stall workers, holding her Mai Sok San straight at her sides. For the sky's sake. Why spend all that time stacking the empty crates? They're empty! I could practice my kicks on them. Can I even break boards anymore? What am I doing here?
By Wen Xiaosheng6 months ago in Chapters
The Third World War
The Third World War The idea of a Third World War is one of the most frightening subjects in modern history and politics. After the destruction caused by the First and Second World Wars, humanity hoped that such global conflicts would never happen again. However, rising political tensions, military competition, cyber warfare, terrorism, and disputes between powerful nations continue to create fear around the world. Many people wonder whether a third world war could happen in the future and what its consequences would be for humanity.
By Wings of Time 6 months ago in Chapters
The Call of the Wild
I read The Call of the Wild during a week where I wasn’t really sleeping. Not the dramatic kind of insomnia you see in movies. Nothing poetic about it. Just lying awake at 2 a.m. with too many thoughts moving around in my chest like restless animals. The apartment felt too quiet. My phone felt loud even when it wasn’t ringing. And for some reason, I kept reaching for old books instead of new ones.
By John Smith6 months ago in Chapters
Producing Isn’t About Money - It’s About Decisions | Andreas Szakacs
Everyone thinks producing is about money — until one decision changes everything. As Andreas Szakacs explains, producing isn’t defined by budgets or financing. Those are just tools. The real work happens in the choices made behind the scenes — the ones that determine whether a film moves forward or quietly falls apart.
By Andreas szakacs6 months ago in Chapters
