Fantasy

Circumnavigate
Richard Humbleback the 7th would one day be an extraordinary pirate, just like his father; Richard Humbleback the 6th, who was a superb pirate like his father before him. But for now, Junior only paled in comparison to the lumbering man who gave the palm trees around him a run for their money.
By Nick Forbes4 years ago in Fiction
Queen Maidhe's Gift
The Age of Progress dawned with smoke and fire. Things were changing in the cities and fields of the world; men and women toiled in hell-hot workshops filled with molten metal and flying cotton. Arabella Luton watched the changes with untrained eyes, but at the age of eight, she already understood that there was more than one world. There was the world of liquid metal where grey-faced men and women in drab clothes were free to do what they wanted, but lacked the money to do it... and the world she lived in, where money was no problem but freedom was in short supply. She lived like a doll, dressed and coiffed and plucked by her mother until she chafed, patted and petted by her father when it was suitable and ignored when it was not.
By S. A. Crawford4 years ago in Fiction
‘Til Tomorrow
Death once told me that, in theory, the turritopsis dohrnii could live forever. “More commonly known as the immortal jellyfish,” he read out the information at the side of the tank, “They revert back to a juvenile stage known as a polyp. This is brought on by factors such as threats to their environment or old age, and allows them to repair damaged cells.”
By SC Wells4 years ago in Fiction
Not Quite Neutral Ground
The Montello Zoo & Aquarium, established by the Montello family, was state of the art, with all of the newest exhibits and equipment. It was large, and clean, and bright, and cheery. Well, it wasn’t particularly bright or cheery at the moment, as it was outside of normal operating hours, but that didn’t prevent two people from meeting up inside. They approached each other warily on a catwalk above a large exhibit full of exotic ocean creatures. The catwalk was only accessible to employees, which neither of them were, but neither of them particularly cared about that fact. One of them was six foot one, and white with a deep tan. He wore a leather duster, blue jeans, a black button down shirt, cowboy boots, and a cowboy hat, because he had decided that he enjoyed the old west aesthetic, and by God he was going to lean into it. The other man was a black man standing at five foot nine, with a shaved head, wearing a three piece silver suit, with a silver tie and a black shirt, and mirrored sunglasses.
By FFR Stories4 years ago in Fiction
Aquabaharia
Steven has been in these government labs many times before. Intelligence agencies have summoned him many times for his intelligence and contact with extraterrestrial beings. This time he needs their help.
By Georgia Om4 years ago in Fiction
Planet Tetro ~ Page 87
We continued to travel through the alleyway until it ended . Once the alleyway ended we decided to take the back roads . Everything was fairly quiet until we came upon a small field . We decided to cross it quickly , and started to sprint when we got to the middle of the field . A strong wind started to circle the field . Next thing we knew we were trapped in a green dome of vicious wind . Visceroy looked at me and said , "what the hell is this ?" I replied to him . " I know as much as you . Which is almost nothing my friend ." We then both looked around bracing for an enemy to show up .
By Terrence4 years ago in Fiction
The Goddess Prophecy
I live in a castle amongst the beautiful forest of Wisteria, in a kingdom by the name of Gaiaminelle. My charming and leafy room, adorned with crystals dangling in a beautifully neat sequence, flooded with softened sunlight as the dawn kissed our lands, painting my room in hues of rainbows. The halls of the castle outside my doors were humming with preparations for the day's activities, as well as the bustle of the forest awakening with synchronized and scattered chirps, yawns and scampers. The enriched smell of morning dew combined of roses and peach trees paired perfectly with the aroma of fresh baked breads and my favorite foods filled my nostrils as I stretched and groaned the sleep from my body. My sister Vixenia was my absolute best friend, and she boisterously flung open my doors to greet me. I can see she was disappointed I was awakened prior to this, as I have been dealing with this reaction for years at this point. I gave her a playful look, and she bleat out a raspberry.
By Cinnaminnie4 years ago in Fiction
Planet Tetro ~ Page 86
Yes , I thought to myself . That must have been Visceroy . He just sent Royce flying with his giant staff attack . The way Royce was sent flying through those trees . Im sure that he's not getting up any time soon . Sure enough I saw him running up to where I was still standing in shock . He started to speak to me when he arrived . "Hey Bright , sorry if I was late . I noticed you guys fighting , but I had to fight through a few foot soldiers myself . I can sense the others by their scents . Their magical pressures all seem faint though ." I told him no problem he came just in time . I let him know that I had confidence that our friends would be just fine . They were just knocked out at the worst . I did want to check them out and make sure they were not gravely injured . He agreed with me and we gathered them in one spot . Lillandra was in the best shape . She had blood coming out of her mouth but she could sit up , everyone else was knocked out cold .
By Terrence4 years ago in Fiction
Follow the Foreigners
A drone had arrived at Bixby’s door to drop a package. Bixby looked out the window when he heard the whirring of the drone, saw a box thud and went outside.
By Alex H Mittelman 4 years ago in Fiction
Seelah's Ocean
Seelah had described the ocean as a gigantic, never ending adventure. I never understood that statement. The ocean was never ending, that's true. You could swim around and around it all day. It wasn't exactly an adventure, though.
By Kendall "Milo" Davison4 years ago in Fiction
Inside a wedding for the ages
Dated: The 17th day of the 45th year of Queen Josephina’s reign. THE PRINCESS IS MARRIED!!!!!!! Last night Princess Suni, the eldest daughter of Queen Josephina of Cortes, wed billionaire Kelly Fisheries mogul, Kenneth Kelly, in an extravagant event that hosted social elite from around the Twelve Realms.
By THE SPEAR SISTERS4 years ago in Fiction
Fishbone
"How are you feeling?" Doctor Macy ran her fingers through Ruby's hair, her eyes glistening with a sadness the little girl had grown accustomed to. It'd been a while since Ruby arrived in the children's ward. Diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour spreading like wildfire, Ruby often heard the doctors around discussing her case. They used big words Ruby didn't understand, but she could tell by watching. The way her aunt would clutch her chest and lean onto her brother. The way her father would wrap his arms around his sister, his shoulders hinting at the fear he was desperate to hide. The way they would smile at her, a smile forced through the pain Ruby knew they felt for her. Then they would tell her she had nothing to worry about.
By Parti Pris4 years ago in Fiction