Humor
A paradise ticket.
Once upon a time, in a small town called Almapura, a young man named Carlos. Carlos was a good soul, always willing to help others, although life had not always been easy. His grandfather, Don Pedro, had been his greatest inspiration and guide, but had died when Carlos was just a child. Since then, Carlos had dreamed of the possibility of seeing his grandfather again and telling him all the things he had learned and lived.
By Francis V.2 years ago in Fiction
Beautiful Girl Marries Prince
Once upon a time, in the lush, green kingdom of Aramore, there lived a beautiful girl named Elara. Her beauty was renowned across the land; with cascading golden hair, eyes as blue as the summer sky, and a smile that could light up the darkest of nights, she was admired by many.
By RAYMOND OGWU2 years ago in Fiction
A happy story! :)
Once upon a time in a small town, a young woman named Clara who lived alone in a cozy house on the edge of a lush forest. Clara had always dreamed of having a dog, but her long working days in the town's bakery prevented him from dedicating the necessary time to a pet.
By Francis V.2 years ago in Fiction
Grey Matters
Note: here is a link to the challenge provided by Belle this month. Under her rule, the story itself should hover around 350 words, allowing exceptions for stories that are a little bit longer. My tale did not quite follow that restriction because I wanted to make sure that it reached the required length necessary for acceptance into Vocal (is 600 really the perfect cutoff point? I have to wonder). So here is my attempt to write a story about a setting that eats. Perhaps I am being a little too metaphorical with this one, and even clichéed when it comes to corporate life, but I needed this to make the word count. ;)
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Fiction
One Day Stay At Dark Place
Certainly! Here's a fictional story settled tood sentinel on the rugged cliffs, its beam slicing through the darkness of the stormy night. Rain lashed against the rocks, and thunder rumbled ominously overhead. In the heart of the lighthouse, isolated from the fury of the elements, lived a solitary keeper named Samuel. Samuel had been tending to the lighthouse for decades, a steadfast guardian of the seas. He preferred the solitude of the towering structure, where the only company he kept were the echoing waves and the haunting cries of seabirds. One stormy evening, as Samuel was performing his nightly rounds, he heard a faint cry echoing over the tumultuous waves. At first, he dismissed it as a trick of the wind, but the sound persisted—a desperate plea for help cutting through the fury of the storm. Guided by the distant cries, Samuel ventured into the darkness beyond the safety of the lighthouse. He stumbled upon a figure huddled against the cliffs—a young woman, drenched and shivering from the cold rain. She had been caught unaware by the storm while exploring the rugged coastline. With practiced hands, Samuel led her back to the warmth and safety of the lighthouse. As the storm raged on outside, they sat by the crackling fire in the lighthouse's small living quarters. The woman introduced herself as Evelyn, a wanderer seeking solace in the quietude of the coast. In the flickering light of the fire, Samuel and Evelyn shared stories of their lives—the hardships they had endured and the dreams they held dear. Despite their differences in age and background, they found a kinship born from their shared solitude and the unforgiving embrace of the sea. As the storm gradually subsided into the early hours of the morning, Samuel realized that in saving Evelyn, he had also found something he had long thought lost—a connection that transcended the solitary existence he had grown accustomed to. In the days that followed, Samuel and Evelyn forged a bond strengthened by the storm that had brought them together. She became a frequent visitor to the lighthouse, bringing laughter and warmth into Samuel's quiet world. And so, in the heart of that dark and tempestuous place, two souls found light in each other's company, discovering that sometimes, amidst the howling winds and crashing waves, the most profound connections are forged in the darkest of moments. --- I hope you enjoyed this story set in a dark place!
By Shivam Rathore2 years ago in Fiction
Love in the Digital Age
Chapter 1: The Beginning Alex Thompson had always been a tech-savvy guy. Working as a software developer in a bustling city, he often found solace in the digital world. The real world, with its chaos and unpredictability, seemed far less appealing than the orderly, logical universe of code. Yet, beneath his composed exterior, Alex yearned for something real, something that could make his heart race and his soul sing.
By BALAJI VARADHARAJ2 years ago in Fiction
