Adventure

The Scorpion of Suldaria
The thing about scorpions is they are small, but deadly. Out in the open desert, they can easily be avoided. But if they get inside your tent, your bed, or your boot? They can be absolutely devastating.
By Paul Plett2 years ago in Fiction
Nine While Nine. Content Warning.
A Dark Urban Fantasy Serial Novel — ©2024 Prologue - Part One Five Years Before His ward, Isabeau Finne, was different. It was almost as if she could sense him near her, making his job as her Scáthanna a little more problematic than the norm. Perhaps it was her upbringing, coupled with her lineage, which was the cause of this disconnected cognizance — her mother had been an O’Cailleach, one in a long line of Scottish-Celtic witches. This gifted Isabeau with innate talents she was only on the cusp of discovering were much more than she’d ever been made aware of.
By Stasia Morineaux2 years ago in Fiction
The Starlight Curse
In a world where magic coursed through the veins of the earth, two beings existed on opposite sides of a forbidden divide. Selene, a Moonweaver, could spin silver threads of moonlight to weave dreams and illusions. Eryx, a Starborn, was born of stardust, destined to blaze across the heavens and never linger in one place for too long. The laws of their realms forbade them from meeting, for the Moonweavers drew their power from the stillness of the night, while the Starborn thrived in endless movement and light.
By The Kind Quill2 years ago in Fiction
The Best Mystery and Adventure Books for Kids Featuring Young Detectives
Children love stories that take them on exciting journeys, spark their curiosity, and challenge them to think critically. Mystery and adventure books for kids do just that by engaging young minds with thrilling puzzles, fascinating characters, and unexpected twists. From eerie haunted houses to ancient castles hiding long-lost secrets, these stories delight children and make reading a truly immersive experience.
By Parker Kelly Books2 years ago in Fiction
The Sasquatch Encounter
Deep in the timber of the Pacific Northwest, a young man comes face to face with “Bigfoot”. Richard Kellin was an avid hunter and fisherman.
By Scott A. Gese2 years ago in Fiction
The Eternal Dance
I do not wish to know you said the light, the Source Darkness was gentle & silent, it stretched far wrapped around the light
By Raena Skyy2 years ago in Fiction
Wrong Place, Wrong Time. Top Story - February 2025.
My eyes wandered across the device in James’ downtown garage. Various metal tubes, dials, and glowing canisters of strange liquid were spread over the surface.
By Bradley Ramsey2 years ago in Fiction
Wrong Card, Right Heart
Love in the Wrong Envelope Valentine’s Day at Bloom & Groom, Lily’s charming little flower shop, was always a whirlwind of nervous boyfriends, panicked husbands, and hopeless romantics hoping to impress someone out of their league.
By Thaddeus Edah2 years ago in Fiction
The Girl Who Borrowed Time
In the silence of the café, the ticking of the pocket watch sounded like a grenade pin. Ivy's mug was halfway to her lips when she froze. "Have you heard that?"
By Francis Royce 2 years ago in Fiction
The Girl Who Borrowed Time
The clock tower towered above the night-time sky like a skeletal hand snatching at it. With ragged breath, Ivy pulled me through the overgrown cemetery gates. She growled, "He's close." "Check the remaining time on the watch."
By Francis Royce 2 years ago in Fiction
The Girl Who Borrowed Time
The needle of the watch hung between the eye and the serpent as it hummed in my hand. The chamber rang with Ivy's choked gasp. Her throat was just inches from the glinting blade of the Warden.
By Francis Royce 2 years ago in Fiction
The Girl Who Borrowed Time
"The Girl Who Borrowed Time" She ordered a croissant and a black coffee when she first entered my café, and then she gave me a piece of blood-stained paper. It said, "The man in the trench coat is not here for the espresso, so don't serve him."
By Francis Royce 2 years ago in Fiction