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The Frozen Lake. Content Warning.
This story has been written in response to L.C. Schäfer's proposal to spend 2024 losing my mind...sorry, I mean, choosing to write a microfiction story every day, making 366 stories for every day of this lovely leap year. You can check her original story out here:
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
Whispers of Oak & Acorn
Introduction In the heart of Acorn Creek, where sun-kissed wheat fields whisper secrets to the wind and ancient oaks stand sentinel, dwells ten-year-old Elias. His life, like the sunsets that paint the sky in hues of bittersweet gold, is a fragile tapestry woven from laughter and loss. For Elias, nestled between the sturdy boughs of his grandfathers' love, yearns for the warmth of a family whole, a dream fractured by the echoes of his parents' broken fairy tale.
By J.mellal3 years ago in Fiction
Danny Boy
Danny Boy D. A. Ratliff Westward Ho! I chuckled. As a boy, having watched American cowboy shows on television, I loved to go to the westernmost tip of England, look toward America, and yell those two words, convinced that someday I would go westward to America.
By D. A. Ratliff3 years ago in Fiction
"Love Beyond 9 to 5"
In the bustling city of Fairfield, nestled among towering skyscrapers, there was an unassuming office building that housed a diverse group of professionals. Among them were two colleagues, Emma and Ryan, who shared a cubicle wall and a unique bond that transcended the confines of the corporate world.
By Dharshini3 years ago in Fiction
Blue Bear
I don’t know where I am. I only know that I should not be here. She never puts me with the others. She’ll never find me among them.
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 years ago in Fiction
AURA
In the not-so-distant future, the world stood at the brink of a technological revolution. Dr. Amelia Carter, a maverick scientist with a mind as brilliant as the stars, had spent years toiling away in her secret laboratory on the outskirts of Silicon Valley. When the time was right, she emerged from the shadows with a creation that would redefine the very essence of artificial intelligence – AURA.
By ARTIST3 years ago in Fiction
Amadeus
In a picturesque village nestled amidst the rolling hills of Europe, a loyal canine named Wolfgang found his heart tethered to a bond that transcended time and distance. His owner, a kind-hearted musician named Clara, had welcomed Wolfgang into her life when he was just a spirited pup. Together, they shared countless moments of joy and harmony.
By Daniel Mero Dizon3 years ago in Fiction
THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR ..
THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR Well, to share hot cocoa, naturally. </+/> </+/> </+/> “You remembered,” Sherry said as Amelia handed her a mug of hot cocoa.
By Margaret Brennan3 years ago in Fiction
Stolen Moments
In the quiet cobblestone thoroughfares of a fascinating city, where the scent of blooming flowers dallied in the air,,,,,, a cataclysmal hassle unfolded. I, a utopian with a heart full of expedients, set up myself entranced by the changeable cotillion of fate. It all began at a original coffee shop
By Fathima Faheema3 years ago in Fiction
Unbroken Bonds
In the midst of a pulsating metropolis, where hopes burned like neon lights against the dark canvas of the night, resided a young man named Daniel. A mere whisper in his twenties, he bore the weight of obligations that aged him beyond his years. Losing his father in a fatal accident, Daniel found himself the anchor for his younger sibling and his mourning mother.
By Ajayi Basit Adeola3 years ago in Fiction
Melodies of the Heart
A stunning church loomed tall in a quaint town situated between undulating hills and bubbling brooks. Its spire stretched towards the heavens, serving as a beacon of light for those seeking refuge and common religion. Within this tight-knit community, a man named Alex was about to go on an unexpected journey.
By Ajayi Basit Adeola3 years ago in Fiction
The story that made the beggar rich!
The story that made the beggar rich!The story that made the beggar rich! The King was very kind and loved people a lot. He came to the country without any complaints to the people. But he has no faith in God.
By Chithra Dhananjayan3 years ago in Fiction