Fantasy
Once upon a wi-fi signal
In a city of neon lights and digital streams, Cinder, a girl lost in dreams, toils in the data mines. No glass slippers, just sneakers and screens, longing for freedom. A royal invite pops up, beckoning to a cyber gala in a virtual space. Her fairy godprogram works its magic, transforming her avatar with grace. Pixels sparkle, ready to dance under the digital moon. As the clock ticks towards midnight, Cinder swiftly logs off, leaving codes behind. A prince searches the servers, driven by fear, seeking the girl whose presence once shone. Through hacking the system, their destiny becomes clear, modern love blossoms in the realm of bits and bytes.
By Pallabi Saikia2 years ago in Fiction
Rose and Steel. Content Warning.
He had the makings of a seasoned hunter, but she was no ordinary prey. The small clearing had grown still with his slow, methodical approach, save for the trill of distant birdsong and the shiver of leaves whenever the humid air swept through and rattled them. But the chittering of squirrels and rustling of wild hares in the underbrush had since ceased, and she was left alone to wade through the lake’s sun-spangled shallows, distinctly aware of his movement in her periphery where he prowled through the overgrown tangle of brambles, presumably in search of a better vantage point.
By Raeanne Patterson2 years ago in Fiction
The Lost Child in Metro
### Lost in the Metro **It was a busy Saturday afternoon** when eight-year-old Sophie and her mother decided to take the metro to visit the city zoo. Sophie was excited as she loved animals and couldn’t wait to see the lions and elephants. The metro station was crowded with people rushing to their destinations, and the air was filled with the sounds of chatter and train announcements. Sophie held her mother’s hand tightly as they made their way to the platform. “Stay close, Sophie,” her mother said. “The metro can be very busy, and I don’t want us to get separated.” “I will, Mom,” Sophie replied, her eyes wide with excitement. **When the train arrived,** people pushed and hurried to get inside. Sophie and her mother squeezed in and found a spot to stand. The train was packed, and Sophie had to hold onto a pole to keep her balance. As the train started moving, she looked around at the other passengers, some reading, some talking, and others just staring out the window. A few stops later, the train jerked suddenly, causing Sophie to lose her grip on the pole. She stumbled and fell, and in the confusion, she let go of her mother’s hand. By the time she stood up, she couldn’t see her mother anywhere. Panic started to rise in her chest. “Mom? Mom, where are you?” she called out, but her voice was drowned by the noise of the train and the chatter of the passengers. She felt tears welling up in her eyes. **The train stopped at the next station**, and Sophie decided to get off. She thought maybe her mother had already left the train and was waiting for her on the platform. As she stepped off, the doors closed behind her, and she found herself in a sea of people. Sophie looked around frantically, but there was no sign of her mother. She felt scared and alone. She remembered what her mother had always told her to do if she ever got lost: find a police officer or a metro worker and ask for help. **She spotted a metro worker** in a bright orange vest standing near the ticket booth. Sophie wiped her tears and walked over to him. “Excuse me, sir,” she said, her voice trembling. “I’ve lost my mom.” The metro worker, whose name was Mr. Jenkins, looked down at her kindly. “Don’t worry, little one,” he said gently. “We’ll find your mom. What’s your name?” “Sophie,” she replied, sniffling. “Okay, Sophie. Let’s go to the control room and make an announcement. Your mom might hear it and come find you,” Mr. Jenkins said. **They walked to the control room**, where Mr. Jenkins spoke into a microphone. “Attention passengers, we have a lost child named Sophie here at the station. If you are her parent or guardian, please come to the control room.” Sophie sat in a chair, swinging her legs nervously. She hoped her mother would hear the announcement and come soon. She looked around the control room, with its monitors and buttons, trying to distract herself from her worry. **Meanwhile, Sophie’s mother** was frantically searching the metro. She had realized Sophie was not with her as soon as the train doors closed. She got off at the next stop and took the train back, looking for Sophie at every station. When she heard the announcement about Sophie, she felt a wave of relief. She rushed to the control room as fast as she could. “Sophie!” her mother called out as she entered the room. Sophie jumped up and ran to her mother, tears streaming down her face. “Mom!” she cried, hugging her tightly. “I was so scared!” **Sophie’s mother knelt down** and hugged her tightly. “I’m so sorry, Sophie. I was scared too. I’m so glad you’re safe.” Mr. Jenkins smiled at them. “I’m glad you found each other. Remember to always stay close in busy places like the metro.” “Thank you, Mr. Jenkins,” Sophie’s mother said gratefully. “We will.” **As they left the control room**, Sophie held her mother’s hand tightly, not wanting to let go. They decided to take a break from their zoo trip and went to a nearby café to relax and calm down. Over hot chocolate and cookies, Sophie’s mother explained the importance of staying together in crowded places and what to do if they ever got separated again. Sophie listened carefully, feeling much better now that she was safe with her mother. **The rest of the day**, they stayed close and enjoyed their time together. They did eventually make it to the zoo, and Sophie saw the lions and elephants she had been so excited about. But the best part of the day was knowing that, no matter what, her mother would always find her and keep her safe. **Tags:** - Lost Child - Metro Adventure - Parent-Child Bond - Safety - Reunion - Crowded Places - Kindness of Strangers - Panic and Relief - Family - Urban Exploration
By Karl Nicken 2 years ago in Fiction
The conquest
Romulus began his third with much more enthusiasm they were to be graded on the skill of archery all trainey were summond out to begin practice they target were place 20 ,50 and 100 yards they all began and about 75 percent of them got their target off on their first attempt they moved on to the second and most of them began to struggle romulus determined to succeed he aligned his bow to the perfect angle drew his arrow and shot at his target hitting it bulls eyes he jumped in excitement thinking he was the only one to have done only for his celebration to be cut short by dimitrios who hit both the 50 and 100 yard target simultaneously after witnessing such precision he was brought back to the same state of self disappointment but he quickly picked his head up and took aim getting the 100yard shot on his first attempt both he and dimitrios were the only ones to have passed the test at this point so they both left the training ground to clean up while they were cleaning up they heard chattering from a group of girls and look ahead to put faces to the voices they were heard on looking up they saw the one of the crowned princess a beautiful lady whose tales were sung far and wide she was strolling around with her entourage while romulus was stuck on the aesthetic of her beauty he could not comprehend how a person could look that pretty he had head the tales but he always told him self that no one created can have such beauty shortly after she left he snapped out of his trance and decided to go check on his friend athena when he got there she was also done so he began to tell her about how beautiful the princess was athena was upset she told him that why would he tell her about another lady's beauty.they was a hint of jealousy in the way she altered the statement but he was too inlove to to notice it he apologized and they moved on with their day days past and it was the final day the day in which they would all know if they have the ability to perform magic and become mages of just join the kings guard new spread around their quater that the king and his daughters were going to be around on hearing this romulus was determined to impress and win the princess over unknown him that he has a large obstacle to face .
By Akinyemi tolu2 years ago in Fiction
Shattered Reflections
**Shattered Reflections** In a quaint town where cobblestone streets wound like ribbons around charming shops, there was an old antique store called “Timeless Treasures.” Nestled between a bakery and a bookshop, it was a place where memories of the past mingled with the present. The store’s owner, Martha, was a kind-hearted woman in her sixties with a penchant for stories and a deep love for history. Her shop was a haven for those who sought something more than just objects; it was a sanctuary for lost and cherished memories.
By Chiamaka Maclorita 2 years ago in Fiction
The Frozen Enigma
News Story: The Heroic Rescue of Flight 742 The first time I heard someone mention Flight 742, I did not believe it. For days now, this passenger jet had been circling in the media, hijacked and taken to an unknown location. One could feel the tension, the fear that washasMany around the globe. As an investigative journalist, I had covered many crises, but nothing like this.
By Abdoulkhani Djama2 years ago in Fiction









