Fantasy
Why Cybil Doesn't Slam Doors
"Cecil-James, you are such a little jerk!" Cybil shouted as she ran to her room. She slammed the door behind her with all the strength an angry eight year old girl could muster. Her bedroom echoed with the satisfying clap of a thunder that always accompanies a well-slammed door.
By Kyle Hulbert2 years ago in Fiction
Love beyond time
In a small village nestled among the rolling hills, there lived a humble family of farmers. They toiled day and night in their fields, struggling to make ends meet. Despite their hardships, they held onto their unwavering faith in Christ, finding solace in prayer and trust in His divine plan. One day, tragedy struck the family as a terrible drought ravaged their crops, leaving them with nothing but barren land and empty stomachs. The father, with worry etched on his weathered face, turned to the sky and cried out to God for mercy. The mother clung to her children, tears streaming down her cheeks as she whispered prayers of hope. As days turned into weeks and weeks into months, the family's suffering only seemed to deepen. But through it all, they remained steadfast in their belief that God would never forsake them. Their faith was tested like never before as they faced hunger, illness, and despair. Then one fateful night, as the family huddled together by the dying embers of their fire pit, a bright light suddenly appeared before them. It was an angelic figure bathed in radiant light who spoke words of comfort and promise. "Fear not," the angel said, "for God has heard your cries and seen your struggles. Your faith has been rewarded." And just like that, miracles began to unfold before their eyes. The rains came pouring down from the heavens, rejuvenating the parched earth and bringing new life to their crops. Their fields flourished with abundance beyond measure, filling their granaries with grain and their hearts with gratitude. With newfound prosperity came a calling from God - to spread His word far and wide. The once impoverished family now found themselves blessed with riches beyond compare; not just material wealth but spiritual fulfillment as well. They traveled from village to village preaching the gospel of love and redemption, sharing their story of trials overcome by unwavering faith in Christ. And wherever they went, hearts were touched and souls were saved by the power of their testimony. The family's journey had come full circle - from suffering to salvation; from poverty to prosperity; from doubt to devotion. And through it all, they knew that God had been by their side every step of the way. And so it was that this humble family became beacons of light in a world shrouded in darkness - proof that even in our darkest hour, if we hold fast to our faith in Christ miracles can indeed happen.
By Rhea Cathleen De Guzman2 years ago in Fiction
The beginning
In the beginning, there was only darkness. A void so vast and endless that it seemed to swallow everything in its path. But within this darkness, a spark of light flickered into existence. This was the birth of God, the creator of all things. As God gazed upon the emptiness around him, he felt a deep sense of longing. He desired to fill this void with life, with beauty, with purpose. And so, he set about creating his people. With a wave of his hand, God sculpted the earth from nothingness. He shaped mountains and valleys, oceans and rivers. He painted the sky with hues of blue and white, adorned it with shimmering stars and a radiant sun. But it was not enough for God to simply create the world; he wanted to populate it with beings who would cherish and protect his creation. And so, he fashioned humans in his own image - intelligent, compassionate, capable of great love and great destruction. God watched as his people flourished on earth. They built cities and civilizations, they formed bonds of friendship and love. But as time passed, greed and envy crept into their hearts. Wars broke out, nature was ravaged by their actions. Seeing this destruction pained God deeply. He knew that if left unchecked, his people would destroy themselves and everything he had created. And so he sent messengers to guide them back onto the right path - prophets who spoke words of wisdom and compassion. But despite his efforts, some humans continued down a dark path filled with hatred and violence. And so God made a difficult decision - he would flood the earth to cleanse it of its sins. As the waters rose higher and higher, washing away all traces of human civilization, God wept for what could have been. But amidst this devastation emerged a glimmer of hope - a rainbow arched across the sky as a promise that never again would such destruction be wrought upon earth. And so God's people began anew - humbled by their past mistakes but filled with gratitude for the second chance they had been given. They lived in harmony with each other and with nature, cherishing every moment as a gift from their creator. And as long as they remembered God's teachings - to love one another as he had loved them - they knew that they would always have his guidance and protection on their journey through life's adventures.
By Rhea Cathleen De Guzman2 years ago in Fiction
God creation
In the beginning, when time was but a mere concept and the universe lay still in its infancy, there existed a being of infinite power and wisdom. This being was known as God, the creator of all things that exist in this vast expanse we call reality. God looked upon the void that surrounded him and decided to bring forth life into this emptiness. With a wave of his hand, he created the heavens and the earth, filling them with light and darkness, land and sea, plants and animals. But it was not until he crafted his greatest creation that he truly felt fulfilled. On the sixth day of creation, God formed man from the dust of the earth and breathed life into his lungs. He named this first man Adam and placed him in a beautiful garden called Eden. There, Adam roamed freely among the trees and animals, basking in the love of his creator. But God saw that Adam was lonely, so he put him into a deep sleep and took one of his ribs to create Eve, the first woman. Together, they lived harmoniously in paradise, tending to the garden and cherishing each other's company. Yet even in this perfect world, darkness lurked beneath the surface. A serpent slithered into Eden one fateful day and tempted Eve to eat from the forbidden tree of knowledge. Against God's commandment, she took a bite of its fruit and shared it with Adam. When God discovered their disobedience, he banished them from Eden as punishment for their transgression. The once lush garden now lay behind them as they ventured out into an unknown world filled with hardship and strife. But despite their fall from grace, God did not abandon his creations. He watched over them with compassion and guidance as they navigated through trials and tribulations on their journey through life. And so it came to pass that God's love for humanity endured through all obstacles—his mercy shining bright even amidst our darkest moments. For we are all children of his divine creation—bound together by faith, hope, and love for eternity.
By Rhea Cathleen De Guzman2 years ago in Fiction
Together in sickness and good times
I remember the day Jamie and I moved into our first apartment together. It was a tiny one-bedroom place on the third floor of an old building downtown. The walls were a bit scuffed, and the floors creaked with every step, but it was ours, and we loved it.
By ignatius awang braminia2 years ago in Fiction
The Last of the Light (part three)
The sky is a never-ending vault of lavender and violet, and the moon, just coming on to full, is rising like a vast golden coin over the mountains. Lily sits on the porch, watching the road for Ethan, longing for the sight of his broad brown hat. The baby sleeps in her arms, full and warm and finally quiet.
By Jean McKinney2 years ago in Fiction
