Adventure

The Alchemy of Whispers
In the quaint town of Oakbrook, nestled between lush hills and murmuring rivers, lived a young woman named Lily. She was an ordinary person with an ordinary life, working at the local bookstore, content with the familiarity of her routines and the simplicity of her days. But unbeknownst to Lily, her life was about to undergo a wondrous transformation that would unravel the threads of reality and magic.
By Malai Kiap3 years ago in Fiction
A Twist of Universes
In the realm of infinite possibilities, two parallel universes existed in tandem, separated only by a hair's breadth. In one, lived Amelia, a young and ambitious architect with a flair for creativity, residing in the bustling metropolis of Lumina City. In the other, in a reality remarkably similar, but subtly different, lived Benjamin, a reserved and introverted writer, dwelling in a quieter, coastal town named Havenbrook.
By Malai Kiap3 years ago in Fiction
Shadows of the Simulacrum
In the not-so-distant future, Earth had become a bleak dystopia, ravaged by wars, environmental disasters, and socioeconomic inequalities. Amidst this harsh reality, people sought solace and escape in an all-encompassing virtual world known as "Simulacrum." It was a breathtakingly advanced virtual reality, offering an escape from the mundanity of existence, where dreams became reality, and harsh truths were veiled behind a virtual façade.
By Malai Kiap3 years ago in Fiction
Eldoria
In the heart of an impenetrable jungle, a group of intrepid explorers embarked on a daring expedition, driven by tales of a lost civilization rumored to have vanished from history. Among them was Dr. Amelia Carter, an eminent archaeologist, and her team of experts in various fields. Their quest was to find the fabled city of Eldoria, a hidden metropolis that had remained untouched by the modern world for centuries.
By Malai Kiap3 years ago in Fiction
The Chrono Chronicles
In the bustling city of Metropolis, lived a young and curious woman named Amelia. One fateful evening, as Amelia was cleaning out her late grandfather's attic, she stumbled upon an intricately carved pocket watch that seemed out of place among the old memorabilia. Little did she know that this seemingly ordinary pocket watch held the power to unlock the secrets of time.
By Malai Kiap3 years ago in Fiction
Dragons and orphaned twins
Once upon a time, in a mystical land called Draconia, a benevolent dragon family lived atop the highest peak of the Firecrest Mountains. This dragon family was unlike any other in Draconia, for they were known for their compassion and kindness towards all creatures of the realm.
By Muhammad Hamza3 years ago in Fiction
Artificial; Part 1
I woke up to find his hand on my thigh. The car was cold but it felt warmer with the jacket he had laid across me. I looked over to see him still asleep. He sprawled out straight across the car seat and was snoring like a baby. You could almost see his breath from how cold it was. The sky was gray and I wasn't sure if that was the clouds or ash. I sat up in the car seat and looked back behind us. You could still see it. It was all burned and broken but some of it still stood. A landmark. A warning symbol to what people are willing to do when they have enough money and think no one is looking. The ash from the fire looked like snow almost. My heart stopped. I forgot about the security guard who got away. He was on foot, and injured, but still he got away. Noah finally woke up. He looked over with the biggest smile. He always knew how to make me feel better. I can't lie I use to take his smile for granted, Until I too knew what it really took to be able to smile for someone else's sake and happiness. Now I can't do anything else but smile back and look at him like I'm falling in love all over again. "Do you think he's going to know it was us, who". He didn't let me finish "The nearest town is at LESAT 30 miles from here. and there wasn't any running busses for another 20. There's no way he made it anywhere, not on that leg I gave him". I was silent for a while. Somtimes it took me a second to process how a man I trusted completely could do something like that to someone else and feel no remorse. But I knew that wasn't true. I knew he was just being strong for me, and I hated that he had to keep doing that, But in this moment I needed him so much. So I just prayed he knew how grateful I was to him. "How's your head?". He touched the top of my head and pressed down were I said I would feel the shock waves. I love how I can tell him things like that and he doesn't call me crazy, He tends to me like he would any other wound and believes me completely. "It's fine. Just a little sore". Okay I'm going to roll real quick then we gotta start heading out". While he started taking out his papers I sat there and thought. I thought about how everything I do effects step mother in some way. How last night must have been an intense headache for her, because it was defiently stresssful for me. I thought about the moments that Noah looked at me and made me feel safe and at home and got mad to think that she was also reciprocating those calming emotions. Someone who uses someone else soul-ly on selfish terms should not be able to reap the benefits or fruits produced of that person. Then I thought of Noah, and if when he looks at me if he also thinks of her. How when he's helping me that he's helping her. I think he sees me being worried because he grabs my face and pulls me close. "Hey, you know I love you right?". He looks at me with strong reasureing eyes that everything will be okay and I know that he's here for me. That when he looks at me like that he's looking at me, and my story, and not hers. And I feel safe all over again. He lights the end of his roll and passes it to me. I take it and breath in. The ash around me starts to feel comforting, knowing that what happened to me can never happen again. I close my eyes to take in the moment and when I open them again, I know what we started, has just begun.
By K. Waters3 years ago in Fiction
Empathy Ch. 3
No one had noticed Poe was no longer with the crowd during the scuffle that took place. As a nurse rushed over to Miko and the crowd crescent-mooned around in anticipation, I scoured the complex for the kid. He was nowhere to be found. I needed to check on Hec, too. There was zero doubt in my mind that his outburst had to do with the dreaded he killed yesterday. Taking a life stains the soul. Maybe he was having visions too?
By Conner Carpenter3 years ago in Fiction
Empathy Ch. 1
Journal entry xx (A Synopsis) It has been exactly 5 years since I let go of my research. It hasn't been going well: It started as an alternative to therapy; memory suppression for trauma, an emotional disconnect for damaged limbic systems. It became an amalgamation of tyranny, hope and covetous intent but we just hadn’t known it yet. We do now. People wanted to forget the pain they felt, and we had the answer. We had so much desire to help those in need, I swear. Veterans no longer waking up in cold sweats, survivors resuming their lives without shuddering in anticipation at every person they pass by on the street. We could provide some real healing to a lot of people. Some of the worst things start so well intentioned, as it tends to go.
By Conner Carpenter3 years ago in Fiction
The Celestial War
In the distant realms of the cosmos, an ancient rivalry simmered between the Sun and the Moon. The Sun, a powerful deity of fiery brilliance, ruled the day with its radiant light, basking the planets in warmth and life. The Moon, on the other hand, was an enigmatic goddess of lunar splendor, gracing the night skies with her ethereal glow. But jealousy and pride brewed in the hearts of these celestial beings, as each coveted the other's domain.
By Rev Dr. Alexander Fenning-Sencherey3 years ago in Fiction
The Moon Weaver
Long before humanity gazed upon the night sky with wonder, there existed a fantastical realm known as Lumina. It was a place of mystical beauty, where vibrant celestial beings, known as the Luminians, danced amongst the stars. Lumina was a world teeming with enchantment and magic, and at the heart of it all was the Moon Weaver.
By Rev Dr. Alexander Fenning-Sencherey3 years ago in Fiction
What if you could stop time whenever you desired?
The number of hours in a single day never appears to be enough. Have you ever wondered what could occur if time took a break? What if you could stop time totally, like Doctor Strange? When you consider all the things you could accomplish, it is enjoyable to do so. What about the fictitious reality, though? Ring, ring, ring! If you caught that, you get 10 points because "hypothetical reality" is, in fact, an oxymoron. You must ask yourself, "What exactly is time?" before responding to the "time" question. You could think of it as the ticking of a clock or the initial line of numbers on our phone that we see. Maybe it's how the sun crosses the sky, or maybe every birthday you have. When you stop to think about it, it's all those things. However, time can be defined purely scientifically as the passage of occurrences from the past to the present and then on to the next moment. Even though physicists can define time in far more nuanced ways than that, at its core, time is just a unit of measurement. It would be comparable to requesting what an inch is to inquire about the time. Just an inch! The distance of the second knuckle as well as the tip, is found by bending your thumb. Therefore, stopping time results in a measurement of zero. That is to say, we are in the dark. Consider this: Do you recall studying distance, duration, and speed in school? Here is a reminder: Distance divided by time equals speed. Please look at the bottom of that equation, where our time measure of zero is located. Remember your teacher telling you, "You won't ever divide by zero?" It's the same as if your pals were requesting pieces of gum, but you didn't have any. Nothing can be divided or distributed! So that the cosmos doesn't collapse, let's relocate that zero to another part of the equation. Time also represents distance over speed. So zero must equal zero, correct? Time, speed, and distance are all zero. In other words, nothing would move if time were halted. "Yeah! exactly as in the movies! Since everything is in midair, you can wander around and touch everything. Oh no, not even close, dear friend... Nothing, nada, nyet, zilch, when I say nothing moves. Without photons, the fundamental building block of light and, in theory, the universe's fastest-moving particles, there would be no light. You wouldn't be able to see anything at all if the photons weren't moving and entering your eyes. And that's only the start! Say goodbye to breathing since air wouldn't move because molecules also make up air. Not that your blood would rush through your veins if it didn't need that oxygen. It's about to get incredibly chilly because there wouldn't be any heat if all molecules came to a complete standstill. In essence, you would be frozen, blind, and unable to breathe without time. Sorry… The halting of time could also mean that the fundamental forces of the cosmos would no longer exist outside of Earth. Exactly like gravity? In Einstein's Theory of Relativity, time, as well as space are also linked and dependent on one another. So, time is necessary for space to exist. If time is stopped, everything as we understand it comes to an end. No universe, nothing at all! Well, it disappointed me! Bummer… Okay, then, let's alter the rules because, in my opinion, the hypothetical's actuality is not amusing. Let's imagine that I have been given a miraculous pause button. When I push it, the world surrounding me simply pauses, but the "laws of physics" remain the same. There is just one catch: I can only use it once. One breath. a single resume. Do this now! Wait, wait, wait—I must first decide WHEN to press the pause button, am I right? If I briefly halt time during a holiday weekend rush hour, traffic will be impossible. Nothing will be open if I do it in the middle of the night, and what fun is that? What about... Who knows? Tuesday at 10:30 in the morning? Everyone is at work just before lunch, yet all my favourite stores remain open. Sweet! We'll start now, but STOP! Wow, how cool! Look at all the folks that are motionless! Haha, I was so lucky to have halted everything when that guy over there tripped on the curb! When I start time again later, it will hurt. Oh no, I'm losing focus. I'm going to fill up on ice cream as well as video games right now, so let's get started. What use is this time-stopping device if I don't give in to my inner child for at least a week or two?Hey, I'm still here. I've completed the 200-hour fantasy role-playing game I've meant to play forever! Although I'm well-rested, I've gained two pant sizes. What's next? It's time to work out! How can I tell how long I've been using the treadmill in this situation? I'll go for some laps and then lift some weights, whatever. Oh my goodness, I'll be so muscular. When I unpause, I might have to think about switching to a professional bodybuilder! Maybe the cute guy who lives across the hall from me will notice my toned body? Maybe I should focus on my thoughts as well since I'm using this opportunity to get my physique in shape. I'll listen to a couple of audiobooks at the gym rather than just watching reruns of my favourite sitcom. While I'm here, I'll watch some documentaries. Please reply with your suggestions for films and music I should watch. I have endless time, heh heh! I'm beginning to regret having taken all those video games earlier. Before un-pausing, perhaps I should give them back to the shop. Yes, that would be the proper course of action. Though I can't quite remove the ice cream... I'll put some cash on the desk. There, I can now feel good about myself. No, wait—I'll place this mattress here for when the unfortunate guy finally touches the ground! You're all set, buddy. Now that I'm in better shape, I feel great, look great, and have vowed to stop "borrowing," if you know what I imply. What's next? Although I would really like to go to the zoo, I don't think watching the monkeys when they are stopped would be much pleasure, so that is out. I'd watch a baseball game, but it's still 10:30, and everyone is waiting. All of the folks are indeed frozen in time; what a surprise! I've been avoiding them for so long that I never even thought about how much better my boss might appear if he had finally gotten rid of that goofy moustache! Allow me to take a quick trip to the barbershop and borrow this electric razor. I know! I made a pledge that this would be my last time borrowing. There is only my boss's moustache, that's all! A clown wig, too. That one isn't specifically for my employer, though. Everyone should have a clown wig! Before I unstop the world, one final thing. I've always wished I had more time to explore museums and other cultural destinations. Let's start with natural history - get ready for the dinosaur remains! If a brachiosaurus could freeze time, I wonder what it would do. I'd wager that you did that just before the meteorite struck. Onward to the art gallery! If it's my final act, I'm going to stare at these paintings and sculptures until they make sense. like the triangles in this one. I'm beginning to feel motivated to produce some of my art. Oh, there are a few blank spaces on the museum wall! I will hang a few of my paintings and watch how long it requires for someone to notice. I need to wash the paint off my hands, and then we can resume our time together. I look up and notice myself in the mirror for the first time as I turn off the tap. Do they have wrinkles? Also, my hair. Do I have grey hair? And wasn't there a lot more of it back then? How long ago was that?... At least I now have abs with a six-pack! And look at all I did that was enjoyable! Perhaps we shouldn't try to freeze time because it's how we learn, grow, and progress. Now that I've unpaused time, everyone else may do the same. If time could be stopped only once, what would you do?
By Ian Sankan3 years ago in Fiction