Adventure

The Night Everything Vanished
Sofia was a busy university student who never had time to tidy her wardrobe. Instead of neatly hanging her clothes, she'd often toss them around. Even though she had a lot of clothes, she always ended up wearing the same few outfits. She didn't realize her clothes were unhappy with her careless behaviour.
By Ameer Bibi3 years ago in Fiction
The Unsearched Mirror
In the realm of humanity, everything is perishable except for the unwavering belief in God. No matter the passage of time, humans persist in their conviction that a divine force sculpted their existence.
By Shubham3 years ago in Fiction
Sins of the Reaper - 10
My breathing eventually slowing, my awareness of the ground beneath my reclining flesh began to dissipate, and I finally drifted again to sleep.
By John Cox3 years ago in Fiction
Rocca di Cerere
Sicily | 1943 The three hour bike ride from Caltanissetta passed faster than they expected. The road to Enna was quiet, save for two local farmers transporting wheat, an elderly man on rickety bicycle hauling olives, and Garret’s need to transform a tree into a urinal. Garret found it odd that they failed to encounter any military convoys - allied or enemy - but he chose to rejoice at the small win. Clearly the enemy was on a full retreat, and his fellow brothers and sisters in arms were the cause.
By Kale Sinclair3 years ago in Fiction
Cryopod
The captain pressed a button on the console, causing a loud whirring sound to fill the chamber. The cryopods began to open, one by one, revealing the crew members inside. As they emerged from their long slumber, they stretched and yawned, trying to adjust to the sudden shift in their surroundings. "Good morning, everyone," the captain announced, looking over the group. "I hope you all had a restful sleep." One of the crew members, Lieutenant Ramirez, rubbed her eyes and glanced around the room. "How long were we out this time, Captain?" "Three years," the captain replied, a slight smile forming on his face. "But it felt like just a blink of an eye for you, thanks to cryosleep." Lieutenant Singh, the ship's engineer, stepped out of his pod and shook his head in disbelief. "I still can't believe this technology actually works. It's like magic." The captain chuckled. "Well, it's not magic, but it's pretty close. Cryosleep has been a game-changer for long-distance space travel. Without it, our journey would have been impossible." As the crew members gathered around the central holographic display, the captain began to brief them on their mission. Their destination was a distant planet on the edge of the galaxy, a world rich in resources but plagued by mysterious disappearances of previous exploration teams. "Our primary objective is to investigate these disappearances and determine the cause," the captain explained. "We need to be cautious and stay vigilant at all times. The unknown dangers of this planet are unlike anything we've encountered before." Lieutenant Ramirez raised her hand, a concerned look on her face. "What if we encounter hostile forces, Captain? Are we prepared for that?" The captain nodded, his expression serious. "We have trained for all possible scenarios, Lieutenant. But remember, our mission is one of exploration and discovery, not aggression. We will proceed with caution and prioritize diplomacy whenever possible." As the crew members dispersed to prepare for their landing on the planet, Lieutenant Singh approached the captain with a worried expression on his face. "Captain, there's something I need to tell you. I noticed some unusual readings in the cryosleep chambers during the revival process." The captain furrowed his brow. "What kind of readings, Lieutenant?" Lieutenant Singh hesitated before responding. "It's hard to explain, but it's almost as if there was a disruption in the cryosleep cycle. I can't pinpoint the source, but it's definitely something we should keep an eye on." The captain's expression darkened as he considered the implications of this revelation. "Keep monitoring the systems, Lieutenant. We need to be sure that everyone is safe and healthy before we proceed." As the crew prepared for their descent to the planet's surface, a sense of anticipation and apprehension hung in the air. The captain gathered them for a final briefing, his voice calm but commanding. "Remember, we are a team. We look out for each other, no matter what challenges we may face. Trust in your training, trust in each other, and we will succeed in this mission." The crew members nodded in agreement, steeling themselves for the unknown dangers that awaited them on the planet below. As the ship descended through the thick atmosphere, the landscape of the alien world slowly came into view, a vast expanse of mysterious beauty and potential peril. As they touched down on the planet's surface, the crew prepared to disembark and begin their investigation. The captain took a deep breath, his heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and fear. This was the moment they had trained for, the moment that would define their place in the annals of space exploration. "Let's make history, everyone," the captain declared, his voice firm and resolute. "Our journey begins now."
By Sunny3 years ago in Fiction
Devil's Bargain
Screaming, Knell fell to her knees, her left hand stretched out with her right on the holy symbol on her side. She whispers prayers to the Light, begging and pleading for him to spare her partner whose body lies broken before her. Tears stream down her face– the Light’s will is not in it. Shrieking in frustration, she put down her hand as the light faded from Faden’s eyes. Weeping, she collapsed beside him, her head on his chest. She questioned why he had done it– why did he give his life to spare her? He had saved her, her idiot hero. Knell lay there for a long time on the side of the road at a crossroads to Salvayne.
By S.N. Evans3 years ago in Fiction
Chronicles of Time: A Journey Through History's Gateway. Content Warning.
1. The Discovery A young child, full of curiosity, climbs up to the attic in search of forgotten treasures. As they rummage through dusty old boxes and piles of forgotten belongings, their eyes land on a mysterious book hidden in a corner. The cover is weathered and faded, revealing intricate designs and strange symbols that pique the child's interest.
By VoidCipher3 years ago in Fiction
World in Tatters Ch. 29. Content Warning.
My four companions and I jump up, shocked by the sudden violence. The smell of blood fills the air as the crimson fluid sprays from Luther’s rent throat. The bodyguard holds Luther’s head back and watches, chuckling while his victim dies choking on and gargling his own blood.
By Kevin Barkman3 years ago in Fiction
Timber Tom. Content Warning.
A Terrifying Tremulous Trees story Timber Tom turned to his men, cleared his throat and began to read his long winded speech, tightly holding his notepad in his hairy sunburnt and scarred hands, his oily, messy hair stuck to the sides of his face while flys buzzed around him.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Fiction
The Hunt Begins
I aim to write these so that you can enjoy them as stand alone stories, or one after the other. If you'd like to do the latter (they're all very short):
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Fiction
Echoes of Eternity
Title: Echoes of Eternity In the heart of a bustling city, where the echoes of footsteps reverberate through narrow alleyways, there existed a forgotten corner concealed by shadows. Here, amidst the chaos of urban life, lay a peculiar antique shop named "Echoes of Eternity."
By Isaiah Omulo3 years ago in Fiction
ECHOES OF TOMORROW
In world where technology intertwines with every aspect of human life, Emma found solace in Echo, a platform that promised to preserve memories with unprecedented clarity. Haunted by the loss of her parents in a tragic accident, she sought refuge in reliving their moments together, grasping at the fleeting echoes of the past.
By Kehinde Oladejo 3 years ago in Fiction