Fantasy
The Mysterious Arrival - Unveiling the Midnight Carnival's Tent
The night was surprisingly peaceful as the hero meandered through the drowsy town. The moon hung low overhead, projecting an ethereal sparkle on the cobblestone roads. A delicate breeze conveyed murmurs of a new song, pulling them forward with an incomprehensible desire. Following the eerie tune, they turned a corner and saw it a terrific tent of powerful excellence, enhanced with hypnotizing tints of twilight blues and purples.
By Shwet Prabha Baiswar3 years ago in Fiction
Run, Run, As Fast As You Can.... First Place in Tales Retold Challenge. Top Story - August 2023. Content Warning.
Please bear with me, dear reader. I am going to back up a ways, and try to find, in some meandering way, the point where everything began. A tricky thing, at the best of times, I'm sure you can agree.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Fiction
The Girl in the Tower
Goody Gothel looked up from her needlework as her crow began to flutter around the room agitatedly. The tapestry was a lifelong project infused with magic. It depicted a tower covered in beautiful flowers. Every stitch reinforced the spell of protection. She sighed and stood to peer outside when Crowley’s cawing became more insistent.
By Natalie Demoss3 years ago in Fiction
WHO IS WHO?
In the very remote town of Sagam, lived two inseparable friends, Kemi and Adesewa. Their friendship had flourished since childhood, rooted in shared adventures and endless laughter. They were like two halves of a whole, their bond seemingly unbreakable. But as fate would have it, even the strongest of bonds can be shattered by the most unexpected betrayals.
By Adeshina taofeeq3 years ago in Fiction
The Ball
Ella was desperate to remove her restrictive silk gown. Feeling the tightening grip of the corset around her midriff day-in day-out was like constantly being gripped by a giant lobster's claw, being pinched and unable to squirm away. And the rustling! Every movement she made elicited a small sound, like someone crumpling tissue paper. It was like water torture. But the worst was that she hated it when she had to parade around like this. These events were so stuffy and stifling in so many ways! And so stilted and pretentious, everyone scrutinising everyone else and commenting on what they are wearing, how they look, whether they are beautiful or not, who will capture the Prince's eye. She took a deep breath to suppress her irritation. The time was dragging and made worse by her discomfort. She couldn't wait until later that evening when she could go to the Ball.
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
The Enchanted Tilt of Happiness
Title: **The Enchanted Tilt of Happiness** Part 1: **The Curious Discovery** In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, lived a young woman named Amelia. She had always been known for her insatiable curiosity and adventurous spirit. One day, while exploring the outskirts of the village, Amelia stumbled upon an ancient, mysterious artifact known as the "Tilt of Happiness." It was a small, ornate object with intricate engravings and a peculiar tilted design.
By Emmanuella Oquaye Yeboah3 years ago in Fiction
Almond Adventures
Once upon a time in the quirky village of Nutsville, lived a curious inventor named Albert Almondson. Albert was known far and wide for his peculiar experiments, which often left the villagers scratching their heads in both amusement and bewilderment. One sunny morning, Albert burst out of his cluttered workshop with an announcement that would set the entire village abuzz.
By Saseen mohamed3 years ago in Fiction
Rapunzel's Resilience: A Twist of Fate
In a period quite a while in the past, settled inside a thick woodland, stood a pinnacle that extended toward the sky. At the zenith of this pinnacle, a young lady named Rapunzel was held hostage by a conjurer named Goethe. Legends murmured that her hair was pretty much as brilliant as the sun, and its mystical properties were accepted to hold the way to timeless youth.
By Nitin Gabhe3 years ago in Fiction
