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Silver Lining
"This has been fun, but let me down now," he said, attempting to infuse some levity into the moment. "No," I snapped. "I'm tired of you dodging this conversation." Exhaustion consumed me—not just from this night, but from our entire relationship. The uncertainty of our status, the blurred lines between commitment and casualness, it all weighed on me. I was caught in this limbo of wanting him to commit and fearing the void if he ever walked away.
By Arshad Mecci2 years ago in Fiction
Horizontal Hourglass. Content Warning.
The doctors told me I was technically dead for a minute, meaning I had no heartbeat. My brain was definitely working though, because how else could my life flash before my eyes? It could be a chemical reaction, the brain's last song before the curtains close. All that I know is that minute felt like hours as I drifted through memories.
By CT Idlehouse2 years ago in Fiction
A Love Story
The day Bradley and his family left the Biodome was a moment that shook me deeply. I watched as they eased their boat down the ramp, passed through the airlock, and disappeared into the vast water. The small crowd that had gathered to see them off scattered quickly, as if nothing had happened.
By Arshad Mecci2 years ago in Fiction
The Verdict He Deserves
“Order in the court!” I finally hear the bailiff. It took only about three hours for the jurors to deliberate. What was there to deliberate, really? The case is clear as day: He killed my nephew who tried to stand up for my sister and nearly killed her.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Fiction
Baking’s a Blast!
I was so excited to be in the Baking’s a Blast competition. Some of the bakers of our town have come to showcase their cake that makes a blast. Last year a rocket launching cake won. No one understood how the baker made the sugar come out of the bottom of the cake without flying everywhere in disaster. It somehow ended clean with the rocket boosted above hardened marshmallow fluff. This year I have already seen a mermaid cake splashing “water” icing with a lemon flavor on the inside.
By Seashell Harpspring 2 years ago in Fiction
Ancestor's tale
Alex's mother stopped by to drop off his great-grandfather hand carved clock he inherited through the family line. He had it placed in his living room next to his 95-inch television and surround sound theater system. He watched Sportscenter at 6:59 awaiting the clock to strike seven.
By Aayan Muhammad2 years ago in Fiction
The Importance of Safe Choices
In a world filled with choices, the importance of safe decisions cannot be overstated. Every decision made has the power to shape your well-being and future. By prioritizing safety and mindfulness in your choices, you pave the way for a brighter and more fulfilling journey ahead.
By Mamoona Rana2 years ago in Fiction
How Margaret was Deceived from Having Children
Margaret sat in her small, modest living room, a sense of frustration and longing filling her heart. It had been six long years since she and her husband, Daniel, had made the mutual decision to stabilize their financial situation before starting a family. Back then, Margaret had agreed with Daniel, understanding the importance of financial stability for a secure future. But now, as the years passed by, the desire to have children grew stronger within her.
By Emmanuel Ojenike2 years ago in Fiction
