Historical
Another Day on the Job
Note: I wrote this for another page, with some slight changes, and it did not really get enough traction. The prompt was to write a story about someone missing out on a major event. I would just like to see if anyone is entertained enough by this one to comment or critique it.
By Kendall Defoe 4 years ago in Fiction
Susanna and The Elders
Sotheby's likely had no idea what it was setting in motion when it chose to plaster the front of their gallery in New York City with a reproduction of Pompeo Gerolamo Batoni's take on the oft-painted and ever popular Bible story about Susanna and the Elders. The marketing poobahs probably thought that this was nothing more than the usual eye-catching promotion intended to let the deeper pockets passing in their sedans know what was coming up for auction soon.
By Remington Write4 years ago in Fiction
Egypt's Enigma: The Black Magic Chronicles
Several years had passed since Kael, Anka, and their loyal shape-shifting companion had defeated the tyrant ruler and saved the world from the grip of black magic. Egypt had prospered under the Pharaoh's wise rule, and the people lived in peace and harmony. Kael and Anka had settled down, starting a family and passing on their knowledge of ancient magic to the next generation.
By Taimoor Khan4 years ago in Fiction
Beyond the Horizon: An Epic Journey of Adventure and Discovery
Chapter 1: The Dreamer Jack had always been a dreamer. As a child, he would spend hours staring out at the ocean, imagining the worlds that lay beyond the horizon. He was fascinated by the stories of brave explorers who had sailed into the unknown, discovering new lands and uncovering ancient mysteries. And he dreamed of one day following in their footsteps.
By GB Stories4 years ago in Fiction
Egypt's Enigma: The Black Magic Chronicles
With Egypt now free from the grasp of the Pharaoh's dark magic, Kael, Anka, and their loyal shape-shifting companion continued their vigilant watch over the land, ever alert for any signs of new threats. As they journeyed across Egypt, they were approached by an emissary from a distant land, bringing news of a formidable enemy who sought to expand their dominion beyond Egypt and conquer the world.
By Taimoor Khan4 years ago in Fiction
The Legacy of the Titanic
It was a chilly April evening in 1912 when the Titanic, the largest and most luxurious ship in the world, set sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City. Among the passengers on board was Sarah, a young woman from a wealthy family who had been excitedly looking forward to the trip for months.
By Jananan Sandajeshan4 years ago in Fiction
Non Fatuum Huc Persecutus Ignem
Can an airborne mote of dust be said to be ‘flying’? The mote in question floated up to a height of some 500 feet on an updraft formed by the topography of the land. Mountains several thousand feet tall rose on both sides of a long fjord-like extension of the sea beyond an island chain just off the coastline.
By Roy Stevens4 years ago in Fiction
Egypt's Enigma: The Black Magic Chronicles
Kael and Anka, the hero and his shape-shifting pet, continued their journey through the ancient land of Egypt, seeking answers and allies to protect their kingdom from Ramses' impending threat. As they traveled, they encountered ancient temples and mystical beings who shared their knowledge of the dark arts and the history of black magic in Egypt.
By Taimoor Khan4 years ago in Fiction
