family

The Christmas Father
‘Daddy?’, said the little boy. ‘Yes kid, what is it?’ ‘Is Father Christmas real?’ At this most important question, the man addressed as Daddy, put down the pen with which he was writing out a Christmas card, and looked over at his son.
By Nick Jordan4 years ago in Fiction
Always, You & I
He stood on the other side of the hotel room, looking out onto the small town through the old, tattered blinds that were barely keeping us hidden in the small room. His body was shifted towards the side, almost as if he was trying to keep on eye on the outdoors and myself at the same time. His gun rested on the old table just inches from his grasp.
By 'Lissa Stufflestreet4 years ago in Fiction
From Zero to Hero: A Story of Personal Finance
Once upon a time, there was a young man named Jack who had just graduated from college. He had a good job and was excited to start his adult life, but he didn't know much about personal finance. He was living paycheck to paycheck and had a lot of credit card debt. He was just trying to keep up with his friends and their lifestyle, which included eating out at fancy restaurants and buying expensive gadgets.
By Saira Banu L4 years ago in Fiction
Human Made
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the heart of a sprawling forest, there lived a humble blacksmith named Jack. Jack was a skilled craftsman, known throughout the village for his ability to create beautiful and intricate pieces from the raw materials that he gathered from the forest.
By Doodle Adorn4 years ago in Fiction
The Runaways (Abridged)
“So, what's your name?” “Jana.” “Jama?” Judd thought she said, meaning he must have not been listening earlier. Jana’s brother, Radamuz, walked into the living room now. “That's what I call her, Jam. Because of her accent and all.”
By Ángel Sierra4 years ago in Fiction
The Heart's Journey
Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Sophia. Sophia had always been a hopeless romantic, believing in the power of love to conquer all. She had always dreamed of finding her true love, the one person who would complete her and make her life whole.
By Vocal Trending 4 years ago in Fiction
The Sleeping Beauty
Once upon a time, in a kingdom far, far away, there was a magical land filled with wonder and enchantment. The land was ruled by a kind and just king, who loved his people deeply. He had three daughters, each more beautiful than the next, and the youngest of them, the Princess Aurora, was the most beautiful of them all.
By Vocal Trending 4 years ago in Fiction
Ghost in a mansion
In a grand old mansion on the outskirts of a small town, there lived a wealthy family. The family had lived in the mansion for generations and had always spoken of a ghost that haunted the halls. The ghost was said to be that of the original owner of the mansion, a man by the name of Nathaniel.
By Siva Kumar4 years ago in Fiction
The Science of Cooking: A Comprehensive Guide to Meal Planning, Kitchen Safety, Meal Prep, Food Storage and Understanding the Chemical Reactions in Cooking
The Importance of Meal Planning in a Busy Lifestyle Meal planning can seem like a daunting task, especially for those with busy lifestyles. However, taking the time to plan out your meals for the week can save you time, money, and even improve your overall health.
By SHIAMGANESH 4 years ago in Fiction
Misread Message
"Hey, Ellie?" Ellie sighed and glanced at the computer clock. Her deadline to finish this piece was in less than two hours. Since her lunch break, Nate had called her for a glass of water, help to find his glasses, a bowl of soup, help finding the remote (under his pillow), and to act as backup for his trek down the hall to the bathroom. She'd done each patiently, but this time the sound of her husband's voice irritated her.
By Debora Dyess4 years ago in Fiction
Her Maze is L
Elle didn’t know how long she’d been wandering the maze. Months, days, or moments, the answer made little difference to her. She enjoyed puzzles.
By Addison Horner4 years ago in Fiction
"The Smiths' Hilarious Household Adventures"
Once upon a time, in a cozy little house on the outskirts of town, lived a family of four: Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their two children, Timmy and Sally. The Smiths were a happy family, but they were also a bit clumsy. One day, while Mr. Smith was cooking dinner, he accidentally knocked over a bottle of ketchup, which spilled all over the kitchen floor. "Oh no! My kitchen!" exclaimed Mrs. Smith. "Don't worry, dear," replied Mr. Smith, "I'll clean it up." And with that, he proceeded to mop up the ketchup with his trusty mop. However, in his haste, he failed to notice the cat sleeping on the floor and accidentally moped her too. "Meow!" cried the cat, as she scurried out of the kitchen. The rest of the family couldn't help but burst out laughing. The next day, Timmy and Sally decided to play a game of hide-and-seek in the house. Sally hid in the closet, while Timmy searched high and low for her. As he searched, he accidentally knocked over a vase, shattering it into a million pieces. "Oops," said Timmy, "I'll clean it up." And with that, he proceeded to sweep up the broken pieces with his broom. However, in his haste, he failed to notice the dog sleeping under the table and accidentally swept her up too. "Woof!" cried the dog, as she scampered out of the room. Once again, the rest of the family couldn't help but burst out laughing. The following day, Mr. Smith decided to fix a leaky faucet in the bathroom. As he worked on it, he accidentally turned off the wrong valve and flooded the bathroom with water. "Oh no!" exclaimed Mrs. Smith. "Don't worry, dear," replied Mr. Smith, "I'll fix it." And with that, he proceeded to mop up the water with his trusty mop. However, in his haste, he failed to notice the parrot sitting on the windowsill and accidentally mopped her too. "Polly wants a cracker!" cried the parrot, as she flew out of the window. This time, even the pets couldn't help but burst out laughing. In the end, the Smiths learned to laugh at their mistakes and continue to enjoy their happy and clumsy life together. But the Smith's clumsiness didn't stop there. The next week, Mrs. Smith decided to bake a cake for Timmy's birthday. She carefully measured out the ingredients and mixed them together in a big bowl. But as she was about to put the cake in the oven, she realized she had forgotten to add the sugar. "Oh no!" she exclaimed. "I'll just add it now," she thought to herself. And with that, she proceeded to pour a whole bag of sugar into the bowl. But in her haste, she failed to notice that she was also pouring in a bag of flour she had left open on the counter. When the cake came out of the oven, it was as hard as a rock and tasted like flour. The whole family couldn't help but laugh at the hilarious mistake. From then on, the Smiths made a rule that they would always double-check their ingredients before baking, and they all lived happily ever after, with many more comical moments that kept them always laughing. As the Smiths continued to navigate their daily lives in their cozy little house, they found themselves in one comical situation after another. One day, Mr. Smith decided to repaint the living room. He carefully covered the floors and furniture with drop cloths and began to paint the walls. But in his excitement, he forgot to open the windows for ventilation and soon the entire house was filled with the strong smell of paint. The family had to evacuate the house and spend the night at a hotel. Another day, Sally decided to make a surprise breakfast for the family. She wanted to make pancakes in the shape of a heart. She carefully poured the batter into the pan, but as she was shaping the pancakes, they ended up looking more like a mushy blob. Nevertheless, the family still enjoyed the pancakes, and had a good laugh. The Smiths soon realized that their clumsiness brought them closer together as a family, and they learned to find the humor in even the most trying situations. They continued to live in their cozy little house, where every day was a new adventure filled with laughter and love.
By Krish4 years ago in Fiction