Adventure

Lumina: The Eclipsed Dawn
In the wake of Lumina's victory over the Voidmaster, New York City began to recover from the encroaching darkness. Yet, the echoes of the Abyss had left an indelible mark. Though the city’s skyline once again gleamed with hope, a subtle chill lingered in the air, hinting at unrest beneath the surface.
By zenGaze2 years ago in Fiction
The Shadows of Maplewood
secrets simmered beneath the surface like a pot about to boil over. To outsiders, Maplewood was the perfect picture of tranquility—a charming town with tree-lined streets, cozy homes, and friendly faces. But beneath its idyllic veneer, something sinister lurked.
By Bellian Arix Arifin2 years ago in Fiction
Whispers in the Dark
There was a story whispered among the locals. It wasn’t something you'd read in the newspaper or hear on the radio; it was passed from ear to ear, growing darker each time. The legend was known as The Watcher of Rivermoor.
By Bellian Arix Arifin2 years ago in Fiction
Lumina: Echoes of the Abyss
Months had passed since Lumina’s victory over Tempest. New York City thrived under the guardian’s watchful light, its skyline a symbol of hope and renewal. Yet, beneath the surface of this newfound peace, an ancient force stirred—a darkness older and deeper than any Tempest’s storm.
By zenGaze2 years ago in Fiction
Endurant. Top Story - August 2024.
Falling … falling from a great height is the first memory I have. Followed by waking up to see my chest burst open on a rock, the rough stone covered in strange ancient markings. My legs shattered and limp, and blood gushed all around me. I looked up and saw a face high above, I don’t remember who it was. Just the smile as they looked down on me.
By Savannah K. Wilson2 years ago in Fiction
Why YASHA'S Salon Doesn't Allow Mirrors: The Shocking Truth Revealed!
What if you encountered a salon that doesn't allow mirrors? This is the story of Yasha, a hairdresser in Umuzi famous for being super fast when it came to braiding hair. Yasha could accommodate as many as 10 clients every day and finish each hairstyle within an hour. Her clients admired her for being efficient and really good at what she did, so her salon was always full of clients.
By JOHN NHYIRA2 years ago in Fiction
Penelope Parker The Queen Of Purgatory
When a soul is too tainted for heaven and too pure for hell it goes to a void in between called Purgatory. Penelope Parker was a soul on the brink of damnation. After discovering her husband had left her and her newborn child to start a family with his ex she turned to alcohol and drugs as escape. The up and coming district attorney had lit candles and had offered herself sexually for Xanax while her baby slept in a playpen in the living room. After the deed she popped Xanax and drank herself into a deep coma like sleep. Unknowingly a candle fell starting a fire that would take her babies life. She woke to the screams and cries of her charred baby girl and held the burnt remains as the baby died in her arms. Consumed by grief and guilt she then grabbed her pistol and took her own life
By Kenneth cruz2 years ago in Fiction
Capitano Neutrino. First Place in Epic Beginnings Challenge. Top Story - August 2024.
It's true most black holes have masses of hundreds, even thousands, of suns. Cosmologists have theorized, however, that "micro" black holes pepper all of space/time as rogue visitors, striking when least expected.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
Glen Valley Vengeance
Bobby Burns was the most vicious bully at Glen Valley High School. His bullying went beyond noogies, wedgies, and purple nurples. Bobby was creative. He once sabotaged a kid’s college application to Juilliard with phony information.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Fiction
The Summer We Found Ourselves
It was the summer before senior year, the last real summer of freedom before life would start pulling us in a million different directions. My best friend, Jenny, and I had spent every break together since we were kids, but this one felt different. It wasn’t just about the countdown to graduation or the looming decisions about college and careers. There was a restlessness in the air, like something big was about to happen, and neither of us could shake the feeling that this summer would change everything.
By RK2 years ago in Fiction
The Plank
The sun cast a golden hue over the Siren's Fury. Jake stood at her helm and you could tell he was a Captain, even without his hat. His stance was starched by salt and pride, yet fluid to match the sway of the deck.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
The Waiting Time
Part - 1 Today, Purnima left school a little earlier. The headmaster, Mr. Anuj, had spoken to her last night, and they had agreed that she would leave after the tiffin break. Accordingly, she had made arrangements for the rest of her classes.
By MD. RAFIQUL ISLAM MURAD 2 years ago in Fiction