Adventure
Whispers Of The Abyss
Eleanor Drake, an archaeologist with a keen sense of adventure and an insatiable curiosity for the unknown, stood before the crumbling entrance of the forgotten monastery. The air hung heavy with an eerie stillness, and the whispers of the abyss beckoned her to descend into its depths.
By Daniella Princewill3 years ago in Fiction
How Much A Dollar Really Worth?
Where am I? Why am I out from your pockets? I’m cold over here on this concrete floor. I only see the sky covered in grey clouds. I want to be with my brethren. I was suppose be with them when it’s time to move in the promised register! What have I done to deserve such abandonment? I been by your side for what seems like eternity, and this is how I’m worth? Like junk you casually toss to the floor! I won’t stand for this, but at last, I can’t stand at all.
By Bass Man Eddie3 years ago in Fiction
His Escape
“Haganto!” Alanus cried as Haganto’s right leg sank to his knee. Animo chirped as Haganto gasped, his hands instinctively placed on the ground to stop himself from falling any further. Thankfully, his foot soon touched solid ground and the earth didn’t swallow any more of his leg.
By Rebecca Patton3 years ago in Fiction
Pockets of Time
"Pockets of Time" In the bustling city of Strathmore, Alex, a dedicated museum curator with a penchant for history, stumbles upon an archaeological marvel during an excavation. Among the artifacts uncovered, an ancient pocket watch catches Alex's attention. Little does Alex know that this seemingly ordinary timepiece holds the key to a remarkable journey through the ages.
By Kiruthika Gopalakrishnan3 years ago in Fiction
"Sivakarthikeyan's Extraterrestrial Adventure in 'Ayalaan': A Rollercoaster Ride of Fun Chemistry in an Uneven Film"
Director Ravikumar's much-anticipated venture, 'Ayalaan,' featuring the dynamic duo of Sivakarthikeyan and Sharad Kelkar, brings a blend of sci-fi fun with a touch of whimsy through the inclusion of a cute alien. However, despite its potential, the film falls victim to the constraints imposed by financial challenges, resulting in a prolonged six-year production journey. Ravikumar, known for gifting Tamil cinema the delightful sci-fi offering 'Indru Netru Naalai,' grappled to bring 'Ayalaan' to fruition, a struggle that finally culminated in its release just before Pongal. Let's delve into whether 'Ayalaan' lives up to the expectations set by its director's previous success and manages to captivate the audience in this Pongal release. The narrative follows Tamizh (Sivakarthikeyan), an earnest youngster leading a simple life in Poombarai, who ventures to Chennai in pursuit of better job opportunities. Concurrently, a scientist (Sharad Kelkar) and his subordinate (Isha Koppikar) possess a crystal called Spark, harboring plans to attain unparalleled power by orchestrating the end of the world. The plot takes an unexpected turn when an alien named Tattoo descends upon Earth, seeking the crystal. Sivakarthikeyan joins forces with the extraterrestrial visitor to thwart the scientist's sinister plans and save the world. Conceptually, 'Ayalaan' mirrors the simplicity found in 'Indru Netru Naalai.' If the latter featured a time machine, the former revolves around a crystal. The Sivakarthikeyan-starrer maintains its identity as a sci-fi film, interwoven with comedy and social messages. In 'Ayalaan,' the audience receives subtle messages about environmental consciousness and the importance of animal conservation. Ravikumar's directorial venture, 'Ayalaan,' promises a delightful cinematic experience but falters due to an uneven screenplay. The initial sequences serve as a stark reminder of the film's prolonged hiatus, reflecting the challenges it faced over the years. However, as soon as the alien character makes its entrance, the narrative gains momentum, injecting a sense of excitement and engagement. Sivakarthikeyan's on-screen chemistry with the alien character is a highlight, contributing to the film's enjoyment. Additionally, the presence of a stellar cast, including the talented Yogi Babu and the in-form Karunakaran, enhances the overall viewing experience, making the first half a thoroughly enjoyable ride.
By Mohan Mohan3 years ago in Fiction
The Lost Little Duck
This story has been written in response to L.C. Schäfer's proposal to spend 2024 losing my mind...sorry, I mean, choosing to write a microfiction story every day, making 366 stories for every day of this lovely leap year. You can check her original story out here:
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
The Power of Lorieve
As the world teetered on the brink of destruction, chaos struck suddenly. Initially, heavy winds swept through, followed by tornadoes that wreaked havoc. A week later, flooding ensued, and just when it seemed things couldn't get worse, earthquakes shook the foundations of the Earth, plunging it into eternal darkness. The entire world stood still; every creature, human being, and living entity seemingly disappeared, or so it seemed.
By Corinne Del Cid3 years ago in Fiction
"THE MOONBEAM CAFE LOVE". Top Story - January 2024. Content Warning.
This is a fictional story. All characters are fictional. This is a creation from the author, Vicki Lawana Trusselli's brain of visual dreams of life. Venice Beach and North Hollywood are real places. The cafe, apartment and story are fictional.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 3 years ago in Fiction
Willingly Lost
"Olly olly oxen free" is a catchphrase or truce term used in children's games such as hide and seek, capture the flag, and kick the can to indicate that players who are hiding can come out into the open without losing the game or that the position of the sides in a game has changed[1] (as in which side is on the field or which side is at bat or "up" in baseball or kickball); alternatively, that the game is entirely over. The origin of the phrase is unknown. The Dictionary of American Regional English says the phrase may be derived from all ye, all ye outs in free, all the outs in free, or possibly ”calling all the outs in free”; in other words, all who are out may come in without penalty.[2] Others speculate the phrase may be a corruption of a hypothetical and ungrammatical German phrase alle, alle, auch sind frei (all, all, also are free).[1] A number of variations exist. "Ollyoxalls" is one such variant, said to be used in Portsmouth, England.[3] Another variant is "Ollie Ollie in come free.*
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden3 years ago in Fiction
