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The Lie’s Keeper. Content Warning.
I’ve always striven to be the golden armor of my father’s heart. I’ve been anything and everything he’s needed: a clever strategist in times of complexity, a strong arm during kingdom conflict, his jester through moments of apathy, and a confidant in his darkest hours. I refused to simply exist in the role of a prince, I was father’s lifeline. Over the years, I earned my father’s love and recognition, but his favor always seemed just out of my grasp.
By K. Elizabeth2 years ago in Fiction
Cy Eliott
Cindy was the most beautiful woman in town. If you asked Mike Eliott, she was the most beautiful woman in the world. The day that they were married was the most magical in all human history. Imagin riding off into the sunset on a carriage drawn by 7 white horses, honeymooning on a tropical island, and sleeping on a beach.
By David E. Perry2 years ago in Fiction
The Timeless Appeal of Pirate Stories: Why Pirates of the Caribbean Still Captivates Audiences. AI-Generated.
Privateers have consistently held an exceptional spot in the aggregate creative mind. From the high oceans to covered treasure, privateers as trying explorers, talented pilots, and insubordinate mavericks has long enraptured narrators. However, what is it about privateer stories that keep on drawing in crowds, even in a cutting edge world so distant from the brilliant time of robbery?
By Shaikh Md Niloy Ahmmed Reyad2 years ago in Fiction
"The Last Letter"
The envelope was yellowed with age, its edges frayed as if it had been opened and closed a thousand times. Clara found it tucked beneath the floorboard of her grandmother’s attic, where the scent of dust and memories lingered. The handwriting on the front was delicate, almost hesitant, as if the writer had paused between each word to steady their trembling hand.
By T.A. Lone2 years ago in Fiction
Supernatural Dreams. Content Warning.
Leona, Eli’s ex-wife, on the other side, was going crazy. He wasn’t answering the phone. Where the hell was he? Not that she cared all that much, but she had to speak to him.
By Ina Zeneli2 years ago in Fiction
The Warning of the Ghost Dad. AI-Generated.
Ethan had always felt his father’s presence. Even after five years since his death, strange things happened in their house—lights flickered, doors creaked open on their own, and cold gusts of wind swept through his room at night. But the strangest part was the whisper.
By Odanase Benedict Lawani2 years ago in Fiction
The Sound of Love
Chapter 1: A Picture-Perfect Marriage? In the elegant neighborhood of Oakridge Heights, where manicured lawns stretched endlessly and luxury cars lined the driveways, Sophia and Daniel Montgomery were seen as the perfect couple.
By Mary Emmanuel2 years ago in Fiction
Cover to Cover Success
The Reality of a Fascinating Book Cover Book cover design holds power over bookstore mall shelves as well as online marketplaces. Book covers occupy the number one spot for any passerby in bookstores and online marketplaces—the cover. A well-thought-out book cover is presented as a nonverbal marketing tool that helps attract the reader and gives a glimpse of the storyline and mood to the reader. Restaurating product attractiveness through covers stands as a vital promotional component that determines either failure or victory for books.
By Authors Publishing House2 years ago in Fiction
The Great Chicken Escape
Rajib had one job—watch over his grandmother’s prized chicken, Birbal. But Rajib, being Rajib, got distracted by his phone, scrolling through memes while Birbal plotted his grand escape.
By Mirhadi Tahsin2 years ago in Fiction
It was the Last time. Content Warning.
I wasn't sure what to do, I went too far, I don't remember how.... I went too far. My chest was heaving and I was hot. My sweat was dripping and mingling with the speckles of blood that decorated my face like freckles. I was still holding the cast iron pan, his body was twitching on the floor. Half of his face had this almost surprised look, the other half looked like a bowl of weird jello spilling out of a can.
By M. Bornhoffer2 years ago in Fiction
The Penny in His Pocket
Daniel sat on the edge of a crumbling sidewalk, staring at the single penny in his hand. It was smooth from years of circulation, a tiny copper reminder of how little he had. The city bustled around him—people hurrying to work, sipping overpriced coffee, laughing into their phones. But Daniel felt invisible.
By Muhammad Waseem2 years ago in Fiction
The Jenkins House... Almost
The homes new owners discover the neighbors don’t like them. Their reason made no sense, so the new homeowners decide to give them a better one.
By Scott A. Gese2 years ago in Fiction