Fantasy
The Delivery
Sarah Matthews stood at her mailbox, absently flipping through the usual assortment of bills and advertisements when her fingers brushed against something different – an envelope that felt old, its edges softened by time. The paper had yellowed to the color of weak tea, and the stamp in the corner bore the image of a young Queen Elizabeth II, the denomination reading just six cents.
By Shane D. Spear2 years ago in Fiction
Freedom or Fire, Future's Precursor
To anyone who may wish to listen, I am writing this when I should be focusing on the future. Weaving words I've picked up from here and there into a stuttered, not quite paradisaic, but hope-filled future. Two stories are on my mind that are begging to be told. But, my mind is fried. For the moment at least. My mind can't cope with weaving words... into a stuttered, realistic if still fanciful take on the future. The future we all have ahead of us. I will get there, but for now I am writing this ridiculous poem. A stab in the dark at clearing my mind a little, as I cough up all kinds of muck from my lungs and try to stay focused. I see various railway stations in my mind, a catastrophic ending of life in each around the world at the same time, relative to time zones. London Waterloo I was defeated, you won the war
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Fiction
A Road Trip Along the Atlantic Coast
Stretching nearly 2,000 miles, the Atlantic Coast offers a road trip like no other, where the sound of the ocean accompanies your journey through some of America's most iconic landscapes. This road starts from the north, from the Statue of Liberty, and winds through the busy streets of Key West to the south, inviting you to discover a tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty.
By Ravirajsinh Sarvaiya2 years ago in Fiction
The shattered crown
The Shattered Crown For centuries, the Crown of Valtheris was more than a symbol of authority—it was a relic of immense power, said to grant its wearer wisdom beyond mortal comprehension and strength to unify kingdoms. Forged in the fires of an ancient, forgotten age, it had ruled not only kings but the destiny of the land itself. Until the day it shattered.
By Sarah jones 2 years ago in Fiction
The Shepherd and the Sea
The sun, a molten coin sinking into the Aegean, painted the hills of ancient Laconia in hues of burnt orange and deep violet. Sixteen year old Leonidas, his skin burnished by the relentless sun and hands roughened by years of tending his father’s flock, watched the sheep graze. The rhythmic clanging of their bells and the rustling of olive leaves were the soundtrack to his quiet existence. But beneath his placid exterior, a yearning stirred a whisper of a world beyond the familiar pastures.
By Tales by J.J.2 years ago in Fiction
The Gilded Remnants
The setting sun painted the ruins of Old Manhattan in hues of amber and gold – a cruel reminder of what had driven humanity to the brink. Marcus stood at the edge of the underground bunker's entrance, watching his daughter Terra collect bioluminescent mushrooms that now thrived in the shadows of fallen skyscrapers. Twenty years had passed since the Great Resource War of 2030 had reduced Earth's major cities to radioactive ash.
By The Dreamer Faisal2 years ago in Fiction
Assuming Power
Chapter One Raj and his teammates waited, catching their breath, for the dust to settle on the dry, barren field where they were playing football. With over a month of no rain, even the slightest disturbance drew thick, golden clouds from the soil, necessitating an exorbitant amount of pauses in gameplay.
By MatthewKusza2 years ago in Fiction
A Story of Two Passages
"Is it genuine that you are sure we're going the right way?"Polk ended his despairing excursion down the entry and turned around to stand up to his colleagues. Looking, starting with one introvert, then onto the next, his eyes finally showed up on the inquisitive, hurt AAA battery, which was progressively spilling potassium hydroxide out of its antagonistic terminal.
By Bishnu Kumar 2 years ago in Fiction
