Fiction
Nichole
She thought back to the waiting room. So long ago when she had made the decision to let death chase her. And chase it had, through the underground, through prophecy, through the wars, she watched the eastern coast burn as they ran. She ran, death at her heals… dancing with her… sometimes so close, it whispered in her ear. And now, it chased her across the water. She felt the ship sway and she starred back at the woman in the mirror. Her hair was streaked white, pulled back in the worn clip. She didn’t remember getting old, it just kind of happened. And just as she couldn’t see how incredibly gorgeous she was in her youth, she couldn’t see how distinguished she was in her age. She held the cloth to her mouth as she coughed. When she first got sick, she hid it well… But the cough became uncontrollable, and the rumors spread like the disease in her body. At least the black handkerchief hid the blood. She took a shuttering breath and turned on her heel. Long ago she shed the poised dresses for more practical clothing. If you plan to outrun death… Her tight black leggings hugged her still muscular legs. But her curves had been lost to the disease. She concealed the loose skin beneath a tunic of blood red and wore a slightly heeled leather boot. Her two guards flanked her as she exited her quarters. Her assistant sat with the wheelchair. She moved too slowly now, too unsteady on the rock of the ship to walk. They maneuvered through the narrow corridor and out onto the deck where the sun beat down mercilessly. She was greeted with the cheers that broke her heart and lifted her spirits. Here were her people, who loved her. Her people, who were half starved, beaten, but not broken. Here were her people she loved. The prophetess came and knelt before her. She raised her eyes to Nichole and gave her a tearful little smile. Nichole returned the smile. Brushing her hands across the young girl’s cheek. “None of that. Tomorrow, we land in the forgotten place and the people need you.”
By Maili Paul3 years ago in Chapters
Snow Humps, continued. Content Warning.
The last thing I remembered was trying to open my eyes and imagining the Buzzard pecking at me and tugging me while staring me down with his beady eyes. I slapped at him, trying to shoo him away, but he was persistent, yanking and pulling at me, lifting me out of the snow drift with his tremendous strength.
By Tina D'Angelo3 years ago in Chapters
Snowhumps continued
The last thing I remember was falling asleep in a soft, white cloud. It was so cozy and warm, I didn't want to move. When I awoke, I saw the Buzzard circling above me, gazing coldly down at me with his beady eyes; plucking and pulling at me, ripping me out of my slumber with persistent attacks.
By Tina D'Angelo3 years ago in Chapters
Caught
Chapter 13: So It Starts "I'm moving into your room?" I asked at my mom opened the door to the bedroom. "No, your father's room. Well, our room. The bedsheets have been changed and when Haley is ready she will join you. I have set up in your old room. You're the King now. Tomorrow we will discuss the matters of the kingdom and start your training." She explained. I wanted to say I had a long journey and I need rest.
By Michelle Hill3 years ago in Chapters
The Adventure of Four Friends
Introduction to An Adventurous Story in the Forest In this article, we will read a small adventure story named “The adventure of four friends”. The story is about a group of four friends who went to the forest for adventure and experienced the beauty of nature. Kids will be thrilled to read about the adventurous journey of the four friends. They can write their own “my adventure short story” after reading this story. The Origin of the Story “The Adventure of Four Friends” The story “The adventure of four friends” was written by D. Sai Bhavya from India in 2017. It was written in the 2nd biannual international short story competition which was held in 2017. Summary- The Adventure of Four Friends Story Once there were four friends named Rajesh, Arun, Suraj, and Kiran. On a summer holiday, they were feeling bored and just then Suraj proposed to his other friends to go for an adventurous trip to the forest. Other friends agreed to Suraj’s plan and they went to the forest the next day. Entering the forest they experience the exotic beauty of the forest and suddenly Siraj discovers a big hole near a stone. The four friends jumped into the hole and saw there were six tunnels under the hole. They entered the middle way and went on and on on the dark path. In the dark tunnel, they hooked their torch and ate the food that they brought with them. After the meal, they again started walking and on their way, they suddenly saw a giant-sized monster. Seeing them the monster started to rush toward them. They were scared too much but somehow gathered courage and tricked the giant creature and managed to escape from it. They again started walking and found a beautiful garden. There was a lake on one side of the garden and green mountains on the other side of it. They went to the lake and drank water from it and rested in the garden for some time. They again started walking and entered the deeper forest. They started to fear wild animals in the forest as it became night. But thankfully they were safe during the night. The next morning the four friends again started walking and went deeper into the forest. It became hot in the deep forest. Suddenly they saw a cave and inside the cave, they found a flowing river. They made a boat and went on it by the river. They reached a bigger part of the cave and found a big hole in the ceiling. They climbed up and jumped from the hole. Walking in the forest they found a boy. They asked the boy the name of the village, but the boy was speaking in a different language. But Suraj understood his language and figured out that they were in the western part of the country. Suraj asked for the nearest bus stand, took a bus from there, and reached their house safely. They told their adventurous journey to their other friends and everyone was amazed to hear their story. The A dventure of Four Friends Moral of the Adventure of Four Friends Story The story is an adventurous story in the forest of four friends. The story teaches the kids the importance of courage and friendship. The four friends experienced the beauty of nature and escaped from the danger of the forest as they were courageous and never left each other when they faced problems in the forest...
By Rahid Hasan3 years ago in Chapters
Life Changer : Chapter One
The Life Changer difficult to erase. I seldom miss an opportunity to make them see the lesson in an experience. They learned to respect my opinion over most of their matters and I tried not to be unnecessarily didactic when it came to correction or giving instructions. This cemented our mutual trust.
By Chinedu Bartholomew3 years ago in Chapters
Life Changer : chapter one
The Life Changer CHAPTER ONE They were waiting for Daddy. We were. I paused outside their door. The laughter was cheerful. It was also infectious. It began as a silent chuckle, then slowly it turned into a mirthful but stilted giggle. Now, it had finally transformed into a full fledged chortle. I stopped awhile to listen. My plan was not to eavesdrop. God forbid that I should be that kind of mother who surreptitiously listened on her children's private conversation. But there was something about the laughter that was compelling and arresting.
By Chinedu Bartholomew3 years ago in Chapters
