Fantasy
Wheatley-The Invisible Boy
Daniel McKenzie, one of the tenth-grade students at one of the local high schools, was constantly in awe of stories about people becoming someone else, like actors in a movie. He knew that actors had to spend a lot of time rehearsing for the part they were going to play. There have been numerous examples on the Internet and in reference books and magazines that described how hard it was for some actors to assume the role of a particular character. As he researched the steps that were needed for the actors to “assume” the role of the character, he was amazed at how difficult some gestures or accents or languages were to learn. He found out that each of the “traits” had to be performed in a fluid motion to appear just like the real person. These attributes were the “traits” of the character that made the character appear to be real. But there was a darker side to the equation of becoming another person or assuming the character traits that made them who they were. Daniel would discover that relinquishing or “letting go” of the learned “trait” sometimes became more difficult than first thought.
By Dan R Fowler3 years ago in Fiction
Chaos on The Tobin
Boston, MA | Tobin Bridge Swaying in the wind, while balancing the balls of his feet on the icy railing, sirens and horns screamed in a symphony behind him. His right hand was frozen to an adjacent rail while he reached out with his left, spreading his fingers as wide as they could stretch. His eyes were glued shut while he was mumbled under his breath, repeating the same mantra over and over. This wasn’t a form of prayer, this was closer to a summoning, or a sacrificial offering. Tattooed in the center of this left palm, was a lily sprouting from three flames.
By Kale Sinclair3 years ago in Fiction
Ancient oak
"Silentium noctis et potestatis." The incantation filled the moonlit clearing, resonating like a whispered secret. Thirteen figures, cloaked in shadow, stood in a perfect circle. They were a coven, bound by magic, secrecy, and shared destiny. This was the Veiled Enigma Coven, and their tale was one of enchantment and mystery, spells and revelations.
By Haris Hadzic3 years ago in Fiction
Brotherood of shadows
"Verum potestatis mysticae." The spell resonated through the ancient grove, where thirteen warlocks stood in a perfect circle, their presence exuding an aura of raw power. This was the Brotherhood of Shadows, a coven steeped in mystic arts, secrets, and untold depths of darkness.
By Haris Hadzic3 years ago in Fiction
Eclipsia Coven
"Et umbrae amicis et amicorum suorum unitas." With the ancient words hanging in the air like a shimmering mist, thirteen figures stood in a moonlit grove, forming a perfect circle. The incantation on their lips held a power that transcended the ordinary, a power that bound them together as the "Eclipsia Coven."
By Haris Hadzic3 years ago in Fiction
Pizza Pizzazz: When Laughter Topped the Rivalry
Once upon a time in the small town of Pizzaville, a friendly rivalry between neighboring pizzerias had turned into a comical feud. On one side of the bustling town square, you had Luigi's Pizzeria, run by the passionate Luigi, famous for his crispy thin-crust pizza. On the other side was Tony's Pizza Palace, where the jovial Tony served up deep-dish masterpieces. The townsfolk adored both pizzerias, but the competition had grown out of hand.
By Fangtingting3 years ago in Fiction
Railstalgia - A Journey Beyond Tracks
I found myself aboard the "Eagle's Wing," a train so luxurious it made the Orient Express look like a subway car. Railstalgia hit me—a yearning for a time when train travel was an art form, a ritual of crossing landscapes while sipping bourbon.
By Paul Austin3 years ago in Fiction
