Adventure
The Horse of the Rising Dawn
The first rays of the rising dawn stretched across the quiet valley as Arman tightened the saddle on his young but spirited mare, Zaria. She was a snow-white beauty with sharp, intelligent eyes that reflected both innocence and strength. Arman had raised her since she was a foal, and in those years, she had become more than just a horse—she was his companion, his pride, and the heartbeat of his every journey. Arman lived in a small village surrounded by mountains, where every man knew the value of a strong horse. But Zaria was different. People said she was born on a night when the moon was at its brightest, and some believed she carried the blessing of the skies. Arman never cared for such stories, yet even he could not deny that there was something extraordinary about her. The bond between them was forged through countless early mornings, long rides, and shared struggles. Whenever Arman was restless, Zaria sensed it. Whenever she felt threatened, he calmed her. They understood each other without words—a silent language only true companions know. One day, the peace of the valley was broken when rumors spread that a dangerous group of bandits had begun raiding nearby villages. Fear crept into the hearts of the people. Children were kept indoors, livestock was hidden, and many families prepared to leave their homes. But Arman was not the kind of man who ran away from danger. He knew his village needed someone brave enough to confront the threat.
By darus sahil11 months ago in Fiction
Symbiotic: Chapter 18
Chapter 18 (Chapters 16-18 mainly deal with Sara Bloom Leveling up, choosing a Class, and updating their Character Sheet... Repeatedly. Since scanning through Stats and sheets are not everyone's choice of a good time, these two chapters are kept purposefully short., and can be skipped over if they are not your cup of tea.)
By Canyon Cappola (TheNomad)11 months ago in Fiction
The Thursday Murder Society
The "Wellspring Oaks Retirement Village Thursday Book Club" had, for years, been a sedate affair dedicated to gentle historical fiction and benign bestsellers. That changed when sharp-tongued, former literature professor Martha took over as moderator. She introduced them to Dark Academia.
By Habibullah11 months ago in Fiction
The Algorithm That Predicted My Death
he Algorithm That Predicted My Death When data knows your future… before you dare to imagine it. When the government released Lifeline, an AI-powered health prediction system, everyone called it the greatest innovation of the century. Hospitals celebrated fewer sudden deaths, insurance companies celebrated lower risks, and people celebrated the illusion of control over their fate.
By Abdul Hadi11 months ago in Fiction
The Color She Chose
By the time she finished mopping the main floor, Cindy’s back ached. She rubbed her sore hands together and paused. The white floors sparkled like never before, and the entire house was finally spotless. Her stepmother and stepsisters had been gone for two consecutive days, which meant she could actually clean without them walking through mud or spilling champagne everywhere.
By Shelby Larsen11 months ago in Fiction
Glow
Back in the ’20s and early ’30s, the old building on 79th Street was known as Club-79. Many of the greats played there—Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Fletcher Henderson, just to name a few. The audience often included notable people like Coco Chanel, Charlie Chaplin, Al Capone, and even Albert Einstein. If you were alive then, this was the place to be.
By David E. Perry11 months ago in Fiction
Symbiotic: Chapter 17
Chapter 17 (Chapters 16-18 mainly deal with Sara Bloom Leveling up, choosing a Class, and updating their Character Sheet... Repeatedly. Since scanning through Stats and sheets are not everyone's choice of a good time, these two chapters are kept purposefully short., and can be skipped over if they are not your cup of tea.)
By Canyon Cappola (TheNomad)11 months ago in Fiction
Symbiotic: Chapter 16
Chapter 16 (Chapters 16-18 mainly deal with Sara Bloom Leveling up, choosing a Class, and updating their Character Sheet... Repeatedly. Since scanning through Stats and sheets are not everyone's choice of a good time, these two chapters are kept purposefully short., and can be skipped over if they are not your cup of tea.)
By Canyon Cappola (TheNomad)11 months ago in Fiction
