Historical
"The buried secrets of the past"
There was a little community tucked away in the countryside, surrounded by sweeping meadows and rolling hills. It was an area of straightforward beauty, with lovely air and kind locals. But the village had its secrets, just like every other location. Secrets that had been so thoroughly forgotten that they had been reduced to nothing more than lies.
By John Obioma4 years ago in Fiction
Saving Them
I feel completely overdressed in my billowing pleated dress. These heavy leather boots are like cement blocks, requiring me to consider each step. The bonnet atop my head feels like a flashing caution light that says, “Look at me, pay attention to me!” I catch myself lost in thought and realize that these people won’t even see such a thing for thirty or forty years.
By Deidra Darst4 years ago in Fiction
Millwood's Haunting Secrets
The small town of Millwood was known for its quaint streets, historic buildings, and friendly locals. But beneath the surface, there was a dark secret lurking. For years, strange occurrences had plagued the town, but no one could quite put their finger on what was causing them. It wasn't until the arrival of a new family that the truth was finally revealed.
By Rosepetalsdot4 years ago in Fiction
Sir Columbus, I need to speak with you
Once upon a time, in a world similar to our own, there was a young man named Koa. He was an Apache Indian born in modern-day America, but he never felt at home. Koa was always fascinated by the stories about their people's history that his grandfather told him, and he spent a lot of time reading history books. He grew up differently than any other boy in his tribe, preferring to spend his time outdoors, hunting, gathering herbs, and riding horses, learning how to live in harmony with nature.
By Laszlo Hatvani4 years ago in Fiction
The Altered Sands of the Soul. Top Story - February 2023.
Hobnailed shoes pinched my feet as I pushed through the Mississippi farm fields toward the greenhouse behind the antebellum mansion. My quest for destruction had brought me back in time one hundred and ninety years to the year 1833. If I could destroy the literal seeds of slavery at its root, I could change the history of the world and millions of lives.
By J. S. Wade4 years ago in Fiction
George Washington: The Founding Father and First President of the United States
George Washington: The Founding Father and First President of the United States George Washington was one of the most important figures in American history. He played a key role in the founding of the United States and served as the first President of the country from 1789 to 1797. Washington was a man of great integrity, intelligence, and leadership skills. He was revered by his contemporaries and remains a symbol of American patriotism to this day.
By Dhavalsinh Darbar4 years ago in Fiction
A Clear Line of Sight
“Such a disappointment,” Davy whispered to himself as he stepped off of the gangplank and onto the drifting dock. He wore an itchy 3-piece navy lounge suit, the first time he’d worn it in months. He wrapped himself tighter in the tan trench coat, as the chill in the air roared through the potent north-westerly wind coming off the English Channel. He turned and looked up and high, pulling the brim of the bowler hat down to take the edge off the sun rising to his left. “All that work. All that time.”
By Bryan Buffkin4 years ago in Fiction
"Treasure Hunter: A Tale of Adventure and Perseverance"
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a brave adventurer named Jack. Jack was a young man who had always dreamed of exploring the world and going on exciting adventures. He had grown up reading books about far-off lands, treacherous seas, and ancient ruins, and he longed to experience these things for himself.
By Malik Idrees4 years ago in Fiction
