Fantasy
Lost Crown and Love
Chapter One: The Prophecy The storm raged across the kingdom of Aeloria, its winds howling through the mountain passes and driving rain against the stone walls of the royal castle. Within the castle, behind its thick, towering doors, Princess Elara sat in the cold stone room that had once been a sanctuary of warmth and joy. Her heart felt heavy, as if the weight of a thousand years of royal history pressed against her chest.
By mitchel marc2 years ago in Fiction
The Oasis of Hope
In the ancient city of Zahran, nestled between the majestic dunes of the Arabian Desert, Khalid Al-Rashid's strong features and piercing brown eyes seemed chiseled from the same sandstone as the city's iconic architecture. At 25, Khalid's dark hair was already flecked with threads of silver, a testament to his dedication to his craft.
By Tales by J.J.2 years ago in Fiction
Vanished. Runner-Up in Fantasy Prologue II Challenge.
“The river ran backwards on the day the Queen vanished.” The usual soprano tone lifting Princess Camellia’s voice is flat today, sombre. As she pauses to survey the crowd, sounds of stifled sobs can be heard across the bough.
By Eloise Robertson 2 years ago in Fiction
Swirling vortex of Bombay monsoon
In the swirling vortex of Mumbai's monsoon season, Nicholas "Nick" D'Souza's world contracted to a single, rain-soaked street. The once-thriving financial district of Nariman Point now seemed a barren landscape, devoid of promise. Nick's coveted job offer from a prestigious investment firm had vanished, a casualty of the imploding economy.
By Tales by J.J.2 years ago in Fiction
Power of navigation
As she stepped off the train and onto the bustling streets of New York City, 25-year-old Sophia Patel felt invincible. Her freshly minted MBA from Columbia University gleamed on her resume, and a coveted job offer from a top financial firm awaited her. The world was hers for the taking.
By Tales by J.J.2 years ago in Fiction
The Unseen Thread
The sun had barely risen over the small town of Oakdale, Illinois, when the devastating call came. Twenty-two-year-old Amir's world crumbled as he listened to the panicked voice on the other end. His father, a devoted husband and loving parent, had been killed in a tragic accident at the local steel mill.
By Tales by J.J.2 years ago in Fiction
The Lusty Parrot
In the heart of the Caribbean, aboard the infamous pirate ship The Lusty Parrot, Captain Barnacle Bill was well-known for his fearsome reputation. Yet, his crew knew a secret that would send shivers down the spines of their foes: the ship was not just a vessel for gold and treasure, but a haven for the queerest pirates to ever sail the seven seas.
By The Kind Quill2 years ago in Fiction
The River Queen. Top Story - November 2024.
CHAPTER ONE The river ran backwards on the day the Queen vanished. It wouldn't have been an easy feat to conjure up on any other normal, unassuming day—but today was different. Anyone who knew anything about magic should have known something was amiss. The town—fearful of this obvious omen—gathered around the castle in frenzied chaos as the heavy metal gates slammed into the tepid dirt and the Queen’s guards stood silent waiting for what would happen next. Skyward plumes of red dust hovered over the moat giving the appearance of glowing crimson flames. It wasn’t the story anyone wanted to tell, and it surely wasn’t the way things were supposed to have gone.
By K.H. Obergfoll2 years ago in Fiction
The Heart's Blind Eye
For two decades, Evelyn Harper shared her life with Marcus Hale, a man she thought she knew. He was charming, meticulous, and kind, his smile an anchor through every storm. They had built a quiet life together, a small house with a garden, two dogs, and laughter that filled their evenings.
By Bryan Wafula2 years ago in Fiction
Blood and Sand: The Last Griots of N’Goma
Once, in the endless sands of N’Goma, the griots—the storytellers, keepers of history, and guardians of tradition—were the heart of the people. They were the bearers of legends and the singers of old songs, passing down tales of ancestors, battles, and spirits that watched over the tribes from the shadowed dunes. For centuries, they bound their people together with words as strong as iron, their songs resonating with the warmth and rhythm of their homeland.
By Bryan Wafula2 years ago in Fiction
The Shattered Realm of the Forgotten King
Centuries ago, in the heart of a vast savanna surrounded by misty mountains, stood the kingdom of Mnyama, once the pinnacle of strength and wisdom. Its ruler, King Sefu, was known as the "Guardian of the Ancestors," the king who had walked with the spirits and commanded the respect of both the living and the dead. But power can be fragile, and a single betrayal shattered the kingdom like glass, casting Mnyama into obscurity and erasing King Sefu from history.
By Bryan Wafula2 years ago in Fiction
