Fantasy
The Timeless Secret
In a quiet, uneventful town, 11-year-old Maverick stumbles upon a strange, ancient clock in his grandfather’s workshop. The clock is unlike any other—it has no numbers, only mysterious symbols, and its hands move backward at random times. One evening, Maverick, curious about the clock, turns one of its gears. The moment he does, everything freezes—people stop in their tracks, birds remain frozen in the sky, and even his family and friends are stuck in place. The only ones who can still move are Maverick and a mysterious girl named Selene.
By Muntaha Umair2 years ago in Fiction
The Shadow of Lost Time
Opening Scene: Salma stood at the heart of the city like a ghost from a forgotten era. Her navy-blue dress, embroidered with tiny roses, and her small hat pinned with a pearl brooch clashed starkly against the glass skyscrapers that reflected the blurred stream of horseless carriages they called “cars.” The stench of gasoline mingled with her only perfume—rosewater—churning her stomach.
By Ahmed Abdeen2 years ago in Fiction
Little Red Riding Hood
Once upon a time, in a quiet village at the edge of a big forest, there lived a sweet girl named Lily. She was kind, cheerful, and helpful to everyone. But what made her most special was the red hooded cloak her grandmother had sewn for her. She wore it so often that people began to call her Little Red Riding Hood, and the name stuck.
By Jeno Treshan 2 years ago in Fiction
A Drop’s Tale
High above the world, in the hush of a silver-lined cloud, a tiny drop was born. She shimmered softly, round and perfect, nestled among thousands of others just like her. But she wasn’t like the others—not exactly. While most drops dreamt only of falling, of the rush and splash of reaching the Earth, this little drop listened. She listened to the wind whispering through the sky, to the thunder rumbling like an old giant, and most of all, to the heart of the rain.
By Daniel Henry2 years ago in Fiction
Ebb and Flow. Content Warning.
"Whatever you decide to do in this moment, Valdis, I understand and support you." Those words did not make this any easier, as I stood there frozen by indecision. My heart, soul and mind were locked in a impossible conflict. What would be the right choice in this moment? There had to be one right choice... but I could not determine what it was.
By Luna Verity2 years ago in Fiction
The Choice. Content Warning.
"Does he love me?" The question should be so simple to answer. But for Thea, it was anything but simple. She never expected to fall in love with Tom. She was determined to never fall in love again after experiencing nothing but heartbreaks her whole life.
By Luna Verity2 years ago in Fiction
