family
A Man that Slept with a Rich Woman to Provide for His Family
Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a poor married man named Rajesh. He was known for his strong work ethic and his unwavering determination to provide for his family. However, despite his best efforts, the meager income from his labour-intensive job wasn't enough to meet their basic needs.
By Emmanuel Ojenike2 months ago in Fiction
Why a Baby was Named "Some Thing Wrong"
A Chinese man named Li Wei was overjoyed when his wife, Mei Ling, went into labour. They rushed to the hospital, eagerly anticipating the arrival of their bundle of joy. As they nervously waited in the delivery room, Li Wei couldn't help but imagine what their baby would look like.
By Emmanuel Ojenike2 months ago in Fiction
The Speed of Life
He clutched his breast. "Oh God," he thought. "Oh God. Not now." Sledgehammers were pounding him in the chest. Fireworks exploded behind his eyes. He knew. Instinctively, he knew. This was the end. This was the end and he was going to die in a pathetic heap upon the ground.
By Adam Diehl2 months ago in Fiction
Sixty for Sixty . Content Warning.
The stage lights spear my eyes as the platform rises. The sea of faces cheer, jeer, heckle, and chant. Across the way, I hear the whir and groaning gears of the opposite platform like some rising beast. Then I see him. The disheveled man across from me has a bleak emptiness in his eyes.
By Kenneth cruz2 months ago in Fiction
my "near-death experience" at local café. Content Warning.
On March 23rd, I had a "near-death experience" at a coffee shop. Café Grumpy, in Brooklyn, New York, at the corner of Diamond Street and Meserole Avenue -- I was there with my wife and four-year-old son.
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR2 months ago in Fiction