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What I Bought at The Market
Once every fifty-one years, they come to the edge of our sleepy little town. Ha. "Town". Barely more than a village, really, with stone cottages lining picturesque lanes. This is where Father Time goes on holiday. He slows down, takes his boots off, idles. Stretches.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Fiction
Homebound Wanderer: Embracing the Journey Within
Once upon a time in a small town nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, there lived a young girl named Maya. Maya had always been a restless soul, constantly seeking adventure and excitement beyond the boundaries of her quaint little hometown.
By Chevz Munandar3 years ago in Fiction
Life: A Rollercoaster of Adventures
Once upon a time in the vast expanse of the universe, there was a little planet called Earth, and on that planet, there lived a bunch of curious creatures called humans. Now, these humans, they were quite the interesting bunch. They were born into this world with nothing but a blank canvas, and it was up to them to paint their own masterpiece.
By Chevz Munandar3 years ago in Fiction
Three Rooms Down
A deep stirring in my stomach woke me earlier than I had planned. Per usual, my eyes were droopy, and my limbs weren’t feeling all too inclined to function. They clung tightly to my form, refusing to leave my side for but a second, and I stayed curled up in the spiral that I like to sleep in. My mind though, my mind was more alert than it had ever been – morning or night. Something disturbing was afoot, I could feel it in every bone of my body.
By Ajinkya Goyal3 years ago in Fiction
An Arachnid’s Phobia
It was a beautiful sunny day. The birds were chirping as they built their nest. The bees were buzzing as they molded wax into honeycombs. The flowers were so vibrant in color, their beauty can be seen for miles. Their sweet smell filled the air. The temperature was pleasantly in the mid to lower 70’s. But it had been dropping quickly over the last hour. With a change in temperature comes a change in the wind.
By David E. Perry3 years ago in Fiction
It Was Never About the Yarn. Top Story - March 2024.
It all started with yarn. Literally. My Mom's a knitter. She was sitting on the couch, lamenting her woeful first attempt at knitting as her toes poked through the many holes of the blanket draped over her. She had crocheted for many years before, and decided to teach herself knitting. This blanket was the end result of a several months-long journey of connecting loops. A contrast to her comfort zone of knot-making with crochet.
By E.K. Daniels3 years ago in Fiction
Tales of love betrayal and redemption
In the quaint town of Willowbrook, nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering pines, the echoes of love, betrayal, and redemption resonated through the ages. At the heart of the story lies the forbidden love between Amelia, the daughter of the town's wealthiest merchant, and Thomas, a humble blacksmith's apprentice. Their clandestine meetings beneath the moonlit sky and stolen glances across the bustling marketplace fueled whispers of scandal and disapproval among the townsfolk. But fate had a cruel twist in store when Amelia's jealous suitor, Edward, discovered their affair. Fueled by rage and envy, Edward concocted a sinister plan to tear the lovers apart. With deceitful words and cunning manipulation, he poisoned the minds of the townsfolk, turning them against Thomas and tarnishing his reputation. Betrayed and heartbroken, Thomas was banished from Willowbrook, leaving behind a shattered Amelia and a town engulfed in gossip and regret. But even in his darkest hour, Thomas vowed to reclaim his honor and win back the love he had lost. Years passed, and Willowbrook became a shadow of its former self, haunted by the echoes of betrayal. Amelia, burdened by guilt and longing, remained trapped in a loveless marriage to Edward, yearning for the redemption that seemed forever out of reach. Meanwhile, Thomas wandered the world, seeking solace in distant lands and honing his skills as a master blacksmith. With each strike of the hammer and each flicker of the forge, he poured his heartache into his craft, forging exquisite works of art that spoke of love and longing. But fate had other plans in store when Thomas received word of a prestigious blacksmithing competition held in Willowbrook. Determined to prove his worth and seek redemption, he returned to the town that had once cast him out. As the competition commenced, Thomas's breathtaking creations captured the hearts of the townsfolk, sparking a renewed sense of awe and admiration. And amidst the crowd stood Amelia, her eyes filled with tears of remorse and longing as she beheld the man she had never stopped loving. In a climactic twist of fate, Edward's treacherous deeds were exposed, and the truth behind Thomas's banishment came to light. Faced with the consequences of his actions, Edward stood alone in the wake of his deceit, while Thomas and Amelia found themselves drawn together once more, their love rekindled amidst the flames of redemption. And so, in the fading light of dusk, beneath the canopy of stars that had witnessed their tumultuous journey, Thomas and Amelia embraced, their hearts finally at peace as they embarked on a new chapter of their lives, leaving behind the echoes of betrayal to fade into the gentle whispers of forgiveness and love.
By d jojo gent3 years ago in Fiction
What If There Was 1 Woman And 7000000000 Men?
Imagine waking up to find yourself the only woman in a world of seven billion men. This is a scenario that would completely disrupt society and raise important issues regarding gender roles, social structures, and the destiny of civilization. In this made-up world, the abrupt vanishing of more than half the people creates a profound hole that causes radical changes in all facets of existence.
By Abdur Rahman 3 years ago in Fiction
