Adventure
INTO THE UNKNOWN
The aroma of coffee awakens the researcher from his dream of soaring like a bird, high above an encampment in the redwood forest.
Jon H. DavisPublished 12 months ago in FictionThe Body as a Weapon of Resistance in Postcolonial Short Stories: The Cases of Augusto Monterroso and Zulema de la Rúa Fernández
The arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the “New World” at the end of the fifteenth century triggered an age of violence, oppression, and colonization that lasted until the United States took the stage as a modern colonial power in 1898. Overt colonization was transformed and reinvented as neocolonialism under the guise of “international policy” written with the intention of controlling the entirety of the Western Hemisphere. The economic, social, and political systems put in place by the Spanish, and later the Americans in the postcolonial period, are still tangible in Cuban and Guatemalan culture. Most notably, the impacts are apparent in United States imposed economic paternalism, which has so affected Latin American nation-states that many of their economies have become inextricable from modern U.S. policy. Indeed, the exploitation of labor, resources, and bodies in the region has molded a landscape of political oppression and economic dependence that appears to be both permanent and uncontestable in the neoliberal global order.
ali raza58Published 12 months ago in FictionThe Forgotten Symphony
The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the city. In the heart of the metropolis stood an old theater, its grandeur faded with time. The marquee displayed the words "The Forgotten Symphony" in worn-out letters, barely catching the attention of passersby.
Lawrence Mireku AduPublished 12 months ago in FictionTale of Verrera
In the grand kingdom of Verrera, where mighty castles stood tall and cobblestone streets echoed with the sound of horse-drawn carriages, there existed a peculiar legend surrounding a mystical artifact known as the "Everlasting Carriage." This extraordinary carriage was said to possess an enchantment that kept it in perpetual motion, never tiring its horses nor requiring any rest.
Love in the Lost Luggage
Once upon a time, in a quaint coastal town, there existed a charming vintage shop called "The Curious Trunk." It was filled with forgotten treasures, lost memories, and a touch of magic. And it was here that a delightful tale of love began.
Umar JavedPublished 12 months ago in FictionTale of Madness
In the bustling city of Ironhaven, set in the heart of the steam era, the atmosphere was cloaked in a thick haze of dust and C02 emissions. Tall chimneys towered above the skyline, belching out plumes of smoke that cast an eerie orange glow across the sky, resembling the color of rust. It was a city driven by machinery, with factories dominating the landscape and the relentless sound of gears and pistons echoing through the streets.
Can a Robot Ever Become Your Friend?
To summarize, in a science fiction novel, the question arises whether robots would be portrayed as enemies or friends of humanity. Exploring the concept of human-robot friendship, it is important to understand the significance of friendship in our lives and its impact on our well-being. Research has shown that friendships contribute to better physical and mental health, similar to romantic relationships.
Minu SinghPublished 12 months ago in FictionScribesmiths
A people touched by the wicked power of the majiks and forged in the precious womb of the earth- the journey of a scribesmith is threefold. They must ascend Witch-Cap Mountain and meditate above the sullen clouds to invoke their inner majiks. If they survive, they are thrust into a solo trek across the unknown borders in any direction, with heart as compass, in search of their unique eternal gem and its keeper - the wood or metal that represents their physical form. Once bonded, they will smith their soul artifact within the wild forges of their inner majiks.
Conner CarpenterPublished 12 months ago in FictionTHE WHITTLER
Jarl the whittler lived in Norway on Troll Mountain. He spent his days carving fanciful faces and figures into saplings he fashioned into hiking sticks.
Jon H. DavisPublished 12 months ago in FictionThings You Were Lied to About Space
Our sun doesn't resemble the traditional image of a bright yellow ball of fire; rather, it appears more greenish. The color of a star indicates its temperature, and our sun emits most of its energy at a wavelength close to green. When observed from space, it looks yellow due to our atmosphere's scattering of blue light. If the sun were actually yellow, it would be significantly cooler, causing our Solar System's habitable zone to shrink and Earth to become a frozen, lifeless rock.
Minu SinghPublished 12 months ago in FictionHumanity
Chapter 1: A World Unraveled The year was 2040, and humanity found itself at a crossroads. The rapid advancement of technology had ushered in an era of unprecedented progress and convenience, but it had come at a cost. The Earth's resources were dwindling, and the effects of climate change were becoming increasingly severe. Inequality and social unrest were rampant, and the gap between the rich and the poor had grown wider than ever before.
Whispers Of The Wild
In the depths of a secluded forest, where the sunlight filtered through the thick canopy, a young woman named Elara found solace. She had always been drawn to nature, finding peace in its embrace. Her heart carried a yearning for something more, something mysterious and untamed.
Sandra ChukwumaPublished 12 months ago in Fiction