Adventure
The Elysium Garden
This is the most marvelous place ever... Generous rays of sunshine reflect off the cascading waterfall, glinting like effervescent diamonds falling into a pool of fresh water. Bountiful Viceroys embrace their freedom with a joyous display of waltzing acrobatics. I watch Strange looking fish surface the large, clear pond, purposely blowing bubbles that emerge and float up toward the clear sky until playful blue birds burst them; an envious game they play.
By Lamar Wiggins3 years ago in Fiction
Wishes Unveiled
In a quiet, unassuming town, lived a girl named Lily, who held a unique gift—her wishes came true when she prayed. This extraordinary ability had been with her since she was a child, and as she grew, she realized the immense power and responsibility that it carried.
By StoryholicFinds3 years ago in Fiction
Twin Suns Burn in Silence
I am in the blue weeds west of Hamlet. Just below me, a cache of white gemshells glint between the fronds. I can see you, too, diving a dozen lengths away, your body blue-white in the filtered light of the suns, shoals of brittlefish darting between us. You turn to look at me, and we are mirrored there beneath the surface for a moment. You see the same thing I do: two boys, nearly men, long fins strapped to their feet. Kelp-weave diving skirts around their hips. Harpoons secured to thighs — yours on the left, mine on the right. Knives and bags tied at the waist. Brown hair pulled back out of the way. The S-shaped birthmarks on the chest, yours right, mine left.
By Owen Schaefer3 years ago in Fiction
The Unspoken Love
The Unspoken Love He was an IT man. She was a nurse. They worked in the same hospital, but they never spoke to each other. He admired her from afar, but he was too shy to approach her. She noticed him sometimes, but she was too busy to talk to him.
By ABDUL MAJEED BERDUA3 years ago in Fiction
The Silent Swell
We stare in opposite directions at the peir, like ships passing in the middle of the night. There might as well be oceans between us, rather than a small bench. If you listen closely you may hear a cawing crow amidst the whistling breeze. My eyes follow its meadering across the sky with my jaw clenched shut. Occasionally, I'll sense her move on her edge. I'll hear the rustle of her jean jacket, and sense the turning of her head. Neither of us wants to be first to break the silence. In the silence there is tranquility. Neither of us wants to tip-toe into the waters of conversation. She's icy to my touch. I won't budge, and she won't either.
By ChristopherWrites3 years ago in Fiction
Echoes of Time
In a quaint, dusty corner of an old antique shop, tucked away behind a myriad of forgotten treasures, Lily, a curious young girl with an insatiable appetite for adventure, stumbled upon a broken and weathered radio. Its copper casing had grown tarnished with time, and its dials were stiff and unyielding, but there was something about the radio that drew her in.
By StoryholicFinds3 years ago in Fiction
Zara’s Quest: A Tale of Magic and Dragons
The Kingdom of Zalara was a peaceful land, where humans and dragons lived in harmony. The dragons were the guardians of the kingdom, protecting it from the dark forces that lurked beyond the borders. The humans were the stewards of the land, cultivating it and sharing its bounty with the dragons. The king of Zalara was a wise and benevolent ruler, who had a special bond with the dragon queen, Zara. They were friends since childhood, and their friendship had grown into a deep respect and trust.
By Jymo Fiesta3 years ago in Fiction
Bubbles of Enchantment: The Tale of the Bubble Bath Queen
Once upon a time in Sudsville, there lived a mysterious and alluring lady known as the Bubble Bath Queen. Her true identity was buried under a veil of scented bubbles and the comforting hum of her ancient bathtub. According to legend, she possessed a mystical formula for the most decadent and enthralling bubble baths in the entire realm.
By Kageno Hoshino3 years ago in Fiction
