Fantasy

Hallowed Lands
Pierre warned about those lands of Columbus before my voyage departed, before the priests confined him. He shuddered, “The forests will madden you, certain as sin."
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Fiction
Friend to Time
“I said I won,” Garson Bartham remarked quietly. His wife pounced on him. It was a ticket into the future for two. She kissed his beard.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
A Siren Will Sing
The kingdom buzzes. Streamers, wreaths, and a ridiculous amalgamation of hand made signs crowd the waterways. Tails gleam and everyone, maids and men alike, have crafted elaborate hair styles in the hopes of getting even just a moment of attention from the soon-to-be arriving star.
By Abby Jacobsen3 years ago in Fiction
Shake a Hand
When she shook the black man's hand, her ivory white skin turned black, too. She then shook a red man’s hand and it turned yellow.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
The Forgotten Garden
In the heart of the English countryside, there was a forgotten garden. It had once been a beautiful oasis, filled with blooming flowers and lush greenery. But over time, it had fallen into disrepair and had been abandoned.
By Moh Araby3 years ago in Fiction
Midnight Belladonna
The water cascaded from Anna’s watering bucket onto the Midnight Belladonna’s purple petals. The silver moonlight gleamed off the flower's surface and fractured as it hit the glass that subsequently scattered across the garden path.
By Amanda Ciufecu3 years ago in Fiction
Secrets in the Attic: Unveiling the Haunting Truth
A Quaint Attic, a Place of Shadows [Enter YOUNG EDWARD and OLD WILLIAM, standing in an attic filled with dust and forgotten relics.]
By Ammy 3 years ago in Fiction
Seriously
The room seemed cold as they began to put on the outfits left for them. They laughed awkwardly. New to the business, they found it fun and exciting, dressing in costumes, pretending to be someone else, for a day.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden3 years ago in Fiction
Mythical Islands Appear Every 7 Years
The island known as Hy Brazil may not ring a bell when it comes to vacation brochures. It resides in the realm of myth and reality, intriguing some with its existence and baffling others with its elusiveness. Throughout history, both travelers' accounts and ancient Irish legends have mentioned this enigmatic island, often considered the Irish counterpart of Atlantis. Hy Brazil, also known by various other names, derives its most famous name from Prisaw, a prominent figure in Celtic folklore. Maps dating back to 1325 have depicted its location, with one placing it west of Ireland and subsequent charts indicating it to be southwest of Galway Bay.
By EA3 years ago in Fiction
The tale of Chronos
Once upon a time, in a realm far removed from the constraints of time, there existed a mysterious place known as the Temporal Sanctuary. Within its ethereal boundaries, time stood still, untouched by the ceaseless march that governed the human realm. At the heart of this timeless domain stood Kro, the enigmatic and solitary Time Keeper, bound to safeguard the delicate balance of time.
By Aci lais3 years ago in Fiction
The Mage and The Princess
Mage Ician knew what he was about to do would have huge ramifications for the future of the kingdom, but he knew he had to do it. For his secret love Princess Elia, he knew he had to cast this spell for her to be first in line to the throne, when her father inevitably died of his illness. There had been so many strings to pull in the background to get to this point and they were finally so close. Now there was only one more hurdle to clear.
By Duncan Ainsworth3 years ago in Fiction
King Leo's Shop of Broomsticks
“He looks an absolute fool,” Lorraine muttered as she watched the newly crowned King flutter about the room in a long flannel overcoat that barely covered the tops of his bony knees.
By K.H. Obergfoll3 years ago in Fiction