Adventure

The Park and the Beast
This is a new chapter in The ShambElla Saga. You'll find it pinned to my profile in its burgeoning entirety here: And here's the previous chapter:
By C. Rommial Butler2 years ago in Fiction
Valoria
Thalos paused, his eyes scanning Seraphina’s face. He knew he needed her help, but the weight of what he was asking pressed down on him. Involving her could make things worse in the eyes of his already suspicious tribe. “I need your instincts,” he finally admitted, his voice low. “You’ve seen more than I have, and you’re quicker to notice things I might miss. But... my tribe won’t like you getting involved.”
By Digi Dragon 05 (Or Digi or Revely)2 years ago in Fiction
Navigating the 21st Century: Humanity’s Challenges and Opportunities
Being human in the 21st century is often a paradoxical experience. On one hand, we are living in the most prosperous and advanced period in our species’ history. Health, wealth, and well-being have reached unprecedented levels for many. On the other hand, the world remains rife with suffering. Just yesterday, over 15,000 children died, and 700 million people still live in extreme poverty. Inequality is rampant even in wealthy societies, and humanity seems more divided than ever, struggling to solve its problems while inadvertently creating new ones, often at the expense of our planet.
By THiNK2 years ago in Fiction
skeleton and friends
In a forgotten corner of a decaying town, a skeleton named Clyde resided in an abandoned graveyard. Though his bones were brittle and covered in dust, Clyde had a heart—figuratively speaking. He longed for companionship, often watching children play in the fields beyond the gates, their laughter echoing like music in his hollow ribcage.
By gemma cat2 years ago in Fiction
Red Demise
Chapter 1 Earth Exploded Day 1 When Tang Yue opened the airlock door of Kunlun Station and stepped onto the Martian soil alone, he didn't even have a chance to smugly declare, "This is just a small step for me, but a giant leap for mankind."
By Joe Zhai2 years ago in Fiction
Prologue II: The River’s Secret
Author: Dream Books Sanjeevi Some say the river actually flows in the opposite direction, and it did the day the Queen disappeared. The water was glimmering, but usually flowing towards the sea; and originating a storm and desperate movement as if the world rejected what had occurred. People were caught standing on the river’s edge with their eyes opened wide and their lips open in prayers to gods who had deserted them. This was no ordinary omen.
By Sanjeevi Kandasamy2 years ago in Fiction
The Call of the Mysterious Fog
That night, the fog moved quickly, shrouding Dharapur, a small settlement, in a spooky calm. Although fog frequently rolled in from the neighboring river, this particular fog was peculiar. It was heavier, colder, and had an uncomfortable weight. Once the first wisp of it appeared slithering between the trees, nobody dared to go outside. They had been told tales about it by the elders, tales of those who went forth and never came back.
By MD. RAFIQUL ISLAM MURAD 2 years ago in Fiction
LUCY AND THE ENCHANTED FOREST. AI-Generated.
Once upon a time, Lucy was exploring a quiet path near her home when she noticed a shimmering light flickering through the trees. Curiosity took over, and she followed the glow deeper into the woods. The further she ventured, the more she realized this wasn’t just any ordinary forest—this was an enchanted place, full of magic and wonder.
By Lucy Bechila2 years ago in Fiction
The Witching Hour Mishap
Agatha Harkness sat in her dimly lit parlor, fingers dancing over the pages of an ancient tome. She sipped her tea calmly, the quiet of her New England home soothing after a long day of magical study. Outside, the trees swayed in the cool autumn breeze, and the sky held a harvest moon, casting eerie shadows.
By The Kind Quill2 years ago in Fiction
The Revolt in Ashdale. Top Story - October 2024.
The river ran backward on the day the Queen vanished. Word had quickly spread through the entire village. Anna had experienced it herself. As usual, she had been down by the riverside washing the household laundry. It was hard work, especially in the cool autumn air. Anna was the youngest maid, sent out to earn her own bread and to learn.
By Henrik Hageland2 years ago in Fiction
Nowhere To Go. Content Warning.
"Lilah!" I heard mom shout for the third time from across the camp. "I said I'm coming!" I yelled back. "I can't find my bracelet!" That stupid bracelet that I just had to wear everywhere. It was the last thing I ever received from dad, and I could not find it for the life of me.
By Alex Manegarden2 years ago in Fiction
Short Disney Twisted Tale: The Lion King: What if Scar didn't have Mufasa Killed?
"Now, you wait here, your Father has a marvellous surprise for you" Scar tells Simba, grinning to himself. "Ooh what is it?" Simba asks joyfully.
By Sara Sparrow2 years ago in Fiction