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Firebug: Ch. 26 - Taking a Turn
"Get out," Nurse Flanagan spat, "Now." Theo's head whipped back and forth, glancing frantically from his exhausted boyfriend to the older woman and back. He was so stunned - so confused - by her sudden shift in demeanor, he couldn't think. Eventually, he managed to choke out a single, befuddled word.
By Natalie Gray5 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
Unsought Visitor . Content Warning.
Humm; soft and calming, as the floral scent wafts, pairing favorably, caressing my senses masterfully until my skepticism wanes. A thought, though fleeting, creates a moments hesitancy, as I wonder if this is an otherworldly ability, the extraterrestrials of his planet possess. Lulling their victims or prey with this gift to reduce resistance. Soon after, I gracefully fall into tranquility, as all thoughts flee.
By Kami R. Taylons6 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
The Luckiest Ghost On Earth
Chapter One: Even Ghosts Can Enlist Karl Arden exhaled the nonexistent air from his lungs and bit his bottom lip to stop the tears he knew all too well would never come. He was a ghost, after all. It was just a habit he had carried over from his old life in the land of the living—something he still did whenever sadness curled too tightly in his chest, as if breathing might somehow ease it. It never did.
By Angelrose276 months ago in Chapters
Who's the real Monster?
Time stopped as all eyes came back to me. "The missiles will be here soon than expected. Josh is inside trying to disarm them as we speak. If you fear for you lives run to the ship and fight your way to get on. Ashe, Mark, and myself are the only ones who can keep this island intact. If we fail at least the rest of you will have a chance to survive."
By Lucy Torralba6 months ago in Chapters
