short story

The Chicken Farmer
THE CHICKEN FARMER The moon was full, the month was February, and the air frigid. The farmer was awakened by poultry distress cries and cackles. He knew instantly a fox or coyote was in the hen house. Snow and ice had blocked the door open, and he hadn’t had time to get it fixed. An unspoken voice screamed in his brain that he had to protect his birds from this demon.
By Jack Nanuq5 years ago in Earth
The Seal That Was Broken
This is part of a collaboration on how the Plastic Crisis affects our oceans. Each story is unique, a cross of fiction and reality that highlights and brings awareness to a very real problem. I encourage you to read these pieces, think about them, and get involved.Take a look at the previous story by Courtney Capone, The Struggling Sea Turtle.
By Vonne Vantablack5 years ago in Earth
Earthquakes hit Mexico — What you have to do and what you have to avoid
As some may already know, Mexico was struck by a 7 magnitude earthquake a couple of months ago and it was horrible. Fortunately, I live in the State of Mexico and we only got scared, nothing bad happened to us and to our loved ones. Even though the epicenter was a state away, the house rocked pretty significantly. It did give us a scare and the lights were on and off. Imagine being in the place of interest!
By Sharing Randomly5 years ago in Earth
The CX, and the Atlantis 1
Universal Love, the CX, and the Atlantis 1 Jordan Wrobel. 11/17/2021. The creation of our Universe is as unknown to me as everybody else… But I will say that it’s good we are not alone. Time is at the very least, mysterious. What we see now is no more nor less strange and mysterious than what we saw in the past. Is it not any less powerful or beautiful. It is twisted and untwisted with the light and the dark. It is strangely beautiful with its power. The ability to live happily is the idea that concerns the narrator in this story.
By Jordan Wrobel5 years ago in Earth
How Did I Become a Lady
I love trees. Planting them, taking care of them, watching them grow. It all started at the beginning of November 2021. I was browsing on the Internet and was thinking about a birthday present for a friend. She is part Scottish, she recently moved but I know that she didn’t want any “stuff”. I was trying to come up with a present that is meaningful and fun. I came upon a place that was saying that you can plant a tree in Scotland. It was part of a reforestation effort.
By Gabriella Korosi5 years ago in Earth
Animal's Wisdom
The lion was dying of hunger because he could not find any prey. He had been searching for three days but had caught none. However, he had caught some tiny insects and a few rats but was not full because he was such a heavy feeder. He stood on a hillside that afternoon staring keenly at the valley below which was about five miles away, hoping to see a big straying animal to prey on. Suddenly his eye caught up with a deer moving in the bushes along the valley. He started racing in that direction.
By Ngenwuthe5 years ago in Earth
222. A leap to thrive.
Life is a beautiful, messy thing. No matter how you paint it. Some aspects are arguably better left undefined, while it is crucial we have transparent solutions to problems. A planet of tangible and intangible- Earth.
By Emma Donovan5 years ago in Earth
Dame Fall O'Tumn
Another restless night, looking for him again. It’s been happening more often lately. And he stays away much longer. He just melts away into the darkness, invisible, and the march toward winter is accelerating. Soon, I will be sleeping through the worst of it. But he doesn’t sleep that way.
By Whimsical Wanderer 5 years ago in Earth
The Ronnie Belle
They called him Capt. Ron, a crusty old salt. He served in the Merchant marine after coming out of the Maritime Academy, class of '63. For over 30 years Capt. Ron has seen practically every port there is. Now, in the twilight of his years he still yearns for one last great voyage. A voyage of self discovery as he called it. To him it is part of who he is. The calling of the sea has always beckoned him back.
By Dr. Williams5 years ago in Earth
The Tree Who Held Back
The fire came without warning. In one moment, Mother Tree was struck by lightning and in the next, her radiant needles were engulfed by flame.
By Kassandra Dick5 years ago in Earth
The Day Heaven Fell
by: Dennis R. Humphreys The town of Winnemucca is in Northern Nevada and is surrounded by beautiful mountains. Part of the year beginning in October the peaks are typically snow capped. Mornings and evenings display colors never imagined, even in pictures or paintings. Their color changes, as the sun moves, minute by minute. In fact if you have to run to get your camera to record an unbelievable scene, you're probably already too late to capture it when you get back.
By Dennis Humphreys5 years ago in Earth
Do not blow up our planet like a Balloon!
This is the first Writing Collaboration @Vocal Writers Sharing Community (group link). Eleven fiction stories by ten writers that embrace the ocean while leaving awareness about our impact and destruction.🌊 1 - "The Mermaid Who Met A Patch of Blue" by JZ Harrison🌊 2 - "A Whale of a Tale" by Paula Shablo 🌊 3 - "Mermaid Birthday Party" by Judey Kalchik
By Sofia Duarte5 years ago in Earth