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The Mystery of Food Dates: A Guide to Saving Food and the Planet
Once upon a time, in kitchens far and wide, a mystery puzzled everyone from tiny tots to grand old folks. This wasn't a mystery about hidden treasures or secret doorways. No, this mystery was hiding in plain sight, right inside our refrigerators and pantries. It was the riddle of the food dates!
By Diana3 years ago in Fiction
Sacrificial Limbs. Content Warning.
Asphalt cowers, quaking beneath Evangeline's prowling sedan. Vestiges of city life pass beneath her wheels as a brotherhood of stoned mountains pulls their bald head and snowy shoulders into view.
By Christy Munson3 years ago in Fiction
The Price of Ambition
In the core of clamoring Manhattan, in a city full of tall buildings, two best friends, Olivia and Emma, were as close as could be. They'd known each other since they were kids and shared all their secrets and dreams. They promised to always help each other out, no matter what.
By Shahriar Kabir Anik3 years ago in Fiction
The Career Girl. Content Warning.
She got in and shut the door. Her journey home from the hospital tonight had been surprisingly easy. The train had been less full and she had been able to read a little of the book her sister had bought her for Christmas. She hadn't been able to pick it up for weeks.
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
Echoes of Loss
In the serene town of Willow Creek, Lily's world shattered into countless fragments. On a crisp autumn morning, the devastating news arrived—her cherished grandmother, the cornerstone of their family, had peacefully passed away in her sleep.
By Maya3 years ago in Fiction
The ghost of fear.
Gayatri's mom told Raghu, who had returned home for an excursion after numerous days at the college lodging, "Don't let your more youthful sister be moved by a phantom!". Try not to let the frenzy of that time disappear!" he expressed, searching for his more youthful sister. "Buddy! I will have a hard time believing what you say! Go to your room and see," said the mother. Raghu made his way to his room.
By Ruba,s Scrawls3 years ago in Fiction
The Brunch
I wrote this story with two goals in mind. The first was to help anyone who has suffered a miscarriage or stillbirth to feel less alone and more understood. Of course, I realize that each situation is different. The second goal was to help anyone who has not suffered a miscarriage or stillbirth to better understand how to show compassion and sympathy to someone who has.
By Dana H3 years ago in Fiction
Crossing Troubled Waters
In life, we frequently discover ourselves confronted with challenges and boundaries that appear insurmountable, like turbulent waters threatening to engulf us. Yet, it is at some stage in these moments of adversity that our authentic energy and resilience are put to the test. The theme of "Crossing Troubled Waters" encapsulates the ride of navigating via tough instances with courage, perseverance, and determination.
By Moharif Yulianto3 years ago in Fiction
The Enchanted Forest
Once upon a time, in a faraway land nestled between towering mountains and winding rivers, there existed an enchanted forest. This forest was unlike any other, for within its lush greenery lay secrets untold and magic unseen by mortal eyes.
By Samira3 years ago in Fiction
The Broken Stone
It was a bustling morning back in the early 90s. The men toiled away in the stone quarry, their efforts drowned by the sound of work. Amidst the chaos, Susai wandered into the danger zone, oblivious to the warnings echoing around. Suddenly, a deafening blast tore through the air as a bomb meant for breaking stones exploded. A fragment hurled by the explosion struck Susai's head from a distance. A few men witnessed the tragedy and rushed to his aid, but it was too late. Susai lay lifeless among the heap of stones.
By Tamil3 years ago in Fiction
The Wonders of 2050: A Peek into the Future
Dreaming Big: The Power of Imagination Imagine a world where your thoughts could instantly connect you to the internet, where you could print your own toys, cars, or even food right from your living room, and where doctors could fix any sickness, maybe even keep people from saying goodbye forever. This might sound like a story from a magical book, but guess what? This could be our real life in the year 2050!
By Diana3 years ago in Fiction
Whispers from the Wild: Unveiling the Secret World of Our Animal Guardians
Within their silent gazes and soft purrs or wagging tails, lies a universe of secrets waiting to be decoded. Imagine, for a moment, that your pet is not just walking beside you but is also your guide through the unseen, whispering tales of the earth that we, in our hustle, often ignore. They are the silent watchers of our world, guardians of an ancient wisdom that speaks through the rustle of their fur and the depth of their eyes. Each nuzzle or playful leap might just be their way of revealing the hidden layers of reality, inviting us to look closer, listen harder, and feel deeper. In the quiet moments, when our pets gaze out the window or perk up their ears, they might just be sensing the delicate web of life that vibrates beyond our human senses, a reminder that magic doesn't just exist in fairy tales but right here, alongside us, in the purrs and barks of our mystical companions.
By Diana3 years ago in Fiction