Fantasy
The Winged Guardian of Willowbrook
In the quaint village of Willowbrook, nestled amidst lush meadows and enchanted woods, lived a young dreamer named Amelia. She had always yearned to touch the sky and explore the world beyond her little hamlet. One fateful night, a shooting star streaked across the heavens, and Amelia made a wish with all her heart: to soar like the stars.
By Asher White3 years ago in Fiction
Nails of the Mermammals: A Tail of Origins and Transformations
I counted the days by how much my child's fingernails grew. Half an inch measured two days. One inch measured four days. I knew it would be one week if they became long enough to trim. I taught them this same technique for telling time and space. They had many questions, each of them answered repeatedly and always enthusiastically. I always enjoyed telling them our family's fingernail origin story and why our manicure rituals were so important to us.
By Stephanie Bojanek 3 years ago in Fiction
Finding Georgia
My life felt like a barren, lifeless landscape after my wife's awful accident, devoid of all warmth and colour. I sought comfort in the memories we had shared over the years as the loss of her tore at my soul. Without her by my side, each day was a battle to find purpose in my life. To find some answers or make a magical connection with her spirit, I devoted myself to exploring the forest.
By David C. Connor3 years ago in Fiction
A game of balances
As the sun rose higher and Apprentice Pym remained missing, the likelihood of penetrating the Forbidden Inner City undetected decreased. She had breached the rules by concealing, endangering their lives as well as their purpose, so Aradu didn't have time to account for her disappearance. By allowing her to work for him, he too had violated his norms, displaying an unexpected weakness. But he couldn't forsake her because she was his daughter and flesh and blood. He defied a facility to take her in, but guilt tainted his decision-making.
By David C. Connor3 years ago in Fiction
Epic dinner conversation
The protagonist of the tale is Clay, a father figure who is torn between the actual world and the enigmatic magical world. He takes his responsibilities as a parent seriously, always attempting to mentor Eloy and safeguard him from the perils that wait in the shadows. However, Clay's ambiguity regarding his true identity and the ongoing reminder of his imminent death makes his parenting challenges much more difficult. Eloy's rebellious character and the unanswered questions about his family's background present him with constant challenges in his desire to give the youngster a secure and nurturing atmosphere.
By David C. Connor3 years ago in Fiction
The Frog Prince
We all know the story about how a frog turns into a prince, don’t we? No? Ok, here's the story for those who forgot: A princess accidentally loses her golden ball in a pond. A friendly frog offers to retrieve it for her, but in return, he asks to become her companion. The princess agrees without intending to keep her promise. However, when the frog reminds her at the palace, she reluctantly fulfills her word. To her surprise, the frog transforms into a handsome prince, revealing that he had been cursed. His curse could only be broken by someone showing him kindness and keeping their promise. Grateful to the princess for her compassion, they fall in love, and the prince is freed from the curse. The story highlights the importance of keeping one's word and demonstrating kindness to others.
By Spencer Hawken3 years ago in Fiction
Crimson Passion
In the quaint town of Ravenswood, nestled between the dense woods and the shimmering lake, a dark and mysterious legend echoed through the generations. It was a tale of forbidden love, Crimson Passion: The Blood Bond. Centuries ago, there were two families, the Montagues and the Van Helsings, who were sworn enemies due to a long-standing feud over ancient disputes. The Montagues were rumored to be cursed, their lineage tainted by a thirst for blood. The Van Helsings, on the other hand, were known as vampire hunters, protectors of the town from the cursed bloodline. Amidst this animosity, young Isabella Montague and Alexander Van Helsing found themselves drawn to one another. Their love was forbidden, as their families would never approve of such a union. Nevertheless, fate had its way of intertwining their destinies, and they couldn't resist the magnetic pull they felt towards each other. Their clandestine meetings occurred in the depths of the forest, where the shadows concealed their love from prying eyes. Isabella and Alexander reveled in each other's presence, their hearts entwined, blissfully unaware of the consequences their love might bring. One moonlit night, as they wandered deeper into the woods, they discovered an ancient tombstone, engraved with cryptic symbols and a chilling warning: "Beware the Crimson Passion, for it binds blood and soul, a bond not to be broken." Undeterred by the ominous words, Isabella and Alexander sealed their love with a kiss, unaware that their blood mingled in that moment. Unknowingly, they had activated an age-old spell, one that would bind their souls together for eternity. As days turned to weeks, Isabella and Alexander's love grew stronger, but so did the tensions between their families. The town was on edge, sensing the impending storm that would shatter the fragile peace. The Montagues and Van Helsings were at the brink of open warfare, and in the heart of it all, the star-crossed lovers were trapped in a love that was doomed from the start. Desperate to find a solution, Isabella sought the wisdom of an old witch, who revealed the truth of the blood bond. The only way to break the curse was to prove the strength of their love by surviving a series of trials that tested the very core of their emotions. Isabella and Alexander faced each trial with unwavering determination, but the weight of their families' hatred bore heavily upon them. Their love, once a beacon of hope, now became the source of their torment. In the final trial, they were forced to choose between their love and the peace of the town. If they stayed together, their families would suffer eternal enmity, but if they parted ways, the blood bond would claim their lives. Their hearts torn, Isabella and Alexander made the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good. They chose to separate, knowing that their love would forever linger in their souls, despite the pain of being apart. As they bid their tearful farewell, the curse was broken, and the town was finally freed from the generations-old enmity. Yet, the memory of their love persisted, etched into the town's history like an indelible scar. The years passed, and Ravenswood became a haven of peace, but the tale of Crimson Passion still haunted the hearts of its people. Isabella and Alexander's sacrifice became a symbol of the enduring power of love, transcending even the darkest of curses. In the centuries that followed, stories of their love echoed through time, inspiring new generations to cherish love's essence, even in the face of adversity. And so, the legend of Crimson Passion: The Blood Bond lived on, a bittersweet reminder of a love that was both cursed and blessed, forever etched in the annals of Ravenswood's history.
By James Dickson3 years ago in Fiction
Three Girls in a Hut
The protagonist of the chapter is going through a challenging period after being dumped by Sylvia, a big former part of his life. His self-esteem appears to have been destroyed by Sylvia's departure, and he is having trouble accepting the rejection. In an act of symbolic release, he tears up her photo, but he knows in his heart that the wound is still open.
By David C. Connor3 years ago in Fiction
