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The water was like a sheet of glass spread across the crust of the earth. Still and silent they kept watch peering into the deepening blue.
By J. K. Anderson3 years ago in Fiction
Maritime Mysteries: Fact or Fable
In the misty morning of 1884, a haunting maritime saga unfolded as the French ship "Frigorifique" collided with the British steamer "Rumney" on a foggy morning. The obscured visibility forced the French crew to abandon their sinking vessel, seeking refuge on the "Rumney." In a spectral twist, the abandoned "Frigorifique" reappeared in eerie silence, sealing the fate of the beleaguered "Romney," which succumbed to the impact and sank into the depths.
By Jackson Gitau3 years ago in Fiction
Water in the Desert & The Sea
“Did you know?” His lips moved just above the rim of his glass. I watched him carefully- I couldn’t help but watch even though sometimes I wanted to look away. “Did you know that it is lonelier in your cities with all of your…” he began gesturing with his right hand, the whiskey sloshing slightly, left and right, in the glass, “your, your… lights and all of your… pomp and circumstance? Did you know it?”
By Lucia B.3 years ago in Fiction
Drowned. Content Warning.
As Michelle slowly sank to the freezing water's bottom, she wondered how she could have gone wrong. The favorite child of a successful New York doctor, betrothed to a successful New York lawyer, and on her way home from the most expensive finishing school. Her father had even gotten her tickets onboard a ship sailing its maiden voyage. What could be more exciting than that?
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Fiction
Tracing the Lost Past: Emily's Journey with Ethan
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful young girl named Emily. She had big blue eyes, a perfect smile, and long, wavy hair that she always wore in a ponytail. She loved to read books, go for long walks in the woods behind her house, and dream about the future.
By Crystal Cheng3 years ago in Fiction
Sand Stop Time. Top Story - November 2023.
April 15, 2012 It started with pens and pencils just appearing out of nowhere. The first time she noticed a pencil appear out of nowhere, Anne was going to take a shower. She was taking a towel out of the Linen closet and there was a red pencil on the floor. Anne was thinking, how did it get there? She did not think anything of it and went straight to taking a shower.
By Mariann Carroll3 years ago in Fiction
The Highwayman. Content Warning.
Lady Constance ‘Connie’ Mobley decided to walk in the woods surrounding her father’s manor. Being the only daughter in a family of twelve children, she craved peace and solitude from all the gas fights, arm rub burns, and head neuggies. She wished her mother had at least one other girl for Connie to have allied with.
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Fiction
Utopia Lost . Top Story - November 2023.
“Thomas, be reasonable. Sign the oath, and you will sleep warm beside your wife tonight. Don’t impoverish your family through nothing more than your own stubbornness!”
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Fiction
"I AM WOMAN". Content Warning.
This is a fictional story. This is not intended to portray anyone's life. All characters are purely fictional. Rebecca had been in the dark for so long, she had forgotten what the light looked like. She had been in the dark for so long, she had forgotten what it felt like to be alive.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 3 years ago in Fiction
The Laundress
Betsy liked her job as a laundress working in the Doctor’s hotel. Nothing was better than removing a stain from a pure white bedsheet or being able to scrub an antique Persian rub until it looked brand new. She took real pride in her work and would do no less than 110% in any laundry she worked for.
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Fiction
Mystery of Area 51: Unraveling Myths and Realities. Content Warning.
Introduction: Greetings, fellow enthusiasts of the unexplained! Today, let's embark on a comprehensive journey through the mysterious realms of Area 51, the infamous U.S. military facility nestled in the heart of the Nevada desert. From UFO sightings to government conspiracies, Area 51 has been shrouded in secrecy and speculation for decades. In this article, we'll delve into its enigmatic history, separating fact from fiction and exploring the enduring fascination that surrounds this clandestine location.
By React Wizards3 years ago in Fiction
Threats to Peter Haas: Petition dismissed. Content Warning.
Threats to Peter Haas: Petition dismissed The court has rejected the case against seven people, including the chairman of Chambal Union Parishad of Chittagong's Banshkhali and convenor of the union Awami League, Mujibul Haque Chowdhury, on the charge of threatening to publicly beat up US ambassador Peter Haas posted in Dhaka.
By Pravat Mandal 3 years ago in Fiction