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When the Birds Come Home in Spring - The Overture
Having recently finished my Master's Thesis, I decided to take a deep dive into my Google Docs and dredge from its murky depths some of my old prose. This novel has been in progress for the greater part of six years. At first it was a short story, submitted to a fiction workshop in my sophomore year of my undergrad. Then a fellow student who I was trying to impress narrowed her eyes at me from across the room and said to me, "This feels like it should be more of a novel." So here we are. Every attempt I've made to start and restart When the Birds Come Home in Spring has fizzled out. So maybe we can start afresh and anew. This is, more or less, my masterpiece in the making. I hope you enjoy it, chapter by chapter.
By Steven Christopher McKnight2 years ago in Fiction
The Lion King (and Queen)
Lions: the undisputed rulers of the savanna, with flowing manes and roars that echo across the golden grasslands. But beyond the roar and the Disney movies lies a complex social life filled with drama, duty, and surprising teamwork. Buckle up, wildlife enthusiasts, because we're about to crash the pride party and witness the fascinating reality of lion life!
By mahmoud elsaad2 years ago in Fiction
From Tiny Terrors to Web-slinging Wonders
Spiders: those eight-legged wonders that inspire awe in some and shrieks in others. But behind those beady eyes and creepy-crawly bodies lies a fascinating life cycle, filled with surprising twists and a whole lot of drama (in the insect-sized world, of course). So, grab your magnifying glass (and maybe a fly swatter, just in case) because we're about to delve into the secret world of baby spiders!
By mahmoud elsaad2 years ago in Fiction
The Ships of the Desert
Imagine a world where the hottest nightclub isn't a sweaty, bass-thumping affair, but a dusty, sun-baked expanse – the desert. Now, picture the coolest ride in town – not a sleek sports car, but a majestic camel, swaying its way across the dunes with the confidence of a runway model. That, my friends, is exactly how camels ruled the roost (or should we say, sand dune?) for millennia.
By mahmoud elsaad2 years ago in Fiction
The Curse of the Broken Scarab
The year is 1250 BC. The sun beat down mercilessly on the bustling marketplace of Thebes, the beating heart of the New Kingdom. Amongst the throngs of traders and artisans, a young scribe named Nefertari navigated the dusty alleys with a nervous flutter in her chest. In her hand, she clutched a small, intricately carved scarab beetle – a gift for her childhood friend, Khaemwaset, the high priest's son.
By mahmoud elsaad2 years ago in Fiction
The Fox
The fox. A name that ignites our imaginations, sparking images of sly tricksters in folklore and elusive predators flitting through moonlit forests. But this cunning canine deserves a closer look, for beneath the veil of notoriety lies a creature far more captivating than mere myth. Foxes, members of the Canidae family, boast a repertoire of remarkable traits that challenge our perceptions and compel us to delve deeper into their fantastical world.
By mahmoud elsaad2 years ago in Fiction
Countdown to Disaster
T-minus 1 minute... I could hear screaming and laughing from every corner of the yard as Casey and her friends raced around outside, playing scavenger hunt. Our puppy ran from window to window, operating on an adrenaline rush equivalent to the proverbial sugar high. Her tail wagged as she momentarily stood on the bench, barking at every noise coming from the outside.
By KA Stefana 2 years ago in Fiction
Where Are You? . Content Warning.
I hear the screech of tires, and the screams that follow. I jump up from the desk in my home office, knocking my chair to the floor with a loud thud. I run toward the front door, with no idea what’s happening, but instinctively I panic.
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Fiction
