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A Flick of the Tongue
My name is Damian Montianu. I'm a wizard and a loner looking to get by in the world. As much as I want to be left alone, the Other Side has other plans, and my magic attracts all sorts of supernatural trash.
Matthew AngeloPublished 3 days ago in FictionTHEY WOULDN'T LEAVE HER ALONE
…THEY WOULDN’T LEAVE HER ALONE … They came out of the woodwork ??? ??? ??? The phone calls started coming. She was completely overwhelmed with them. She felt she had no choice but to change her number. Twice!
Margaret BrennanPublished 3 days ago in FictionCharm Against an Egg Boat
Charm Against an Egg Boat is one of my first pieces of flash fiction responding to traditional rhymes. It was published in Pagans of the North March 2024 edition https://www.pagansofthenorth.co.uk/magazine. I am submitting monthly to this online magazine and have popped my piece Ring O' Roses that was in the April Edition underneath Charm. The wee cartoon of the witch in her egg boat was drawn my partner Mick Smith.
Alyson SmithPublished 4 days ago in FictionLily's Confession: The Shockwaves of Misinterprete Words
Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little 10-year-old girl named Lily. She was a bright and curious child who loved learning and going to Sunday school. One evening, as she sat with her parents at the dining table, a heavy silence hung in the air. Lily's head was bowed down, her nose buried in her plate, and her untouched food grew cold.
Emmanuel OjenikePublished 4 days ago in FictionMountains Beneath the Caverns
Disrobing himself, he poured a flagon of alcohol onto him, removing his scent. "The cloak conceals you, but she may still sense your presence. Are you sure about his, Perseus?" Hermes' words echoed in his head.
Thavien YliasterPublished 4 days ago in FictionA Tale of Alcohol and Unpredictable Behavior
Alcohol had always been a source of concern for me, and my recent encounter with my neighbor only reinforced my belief in its potential for unpredictable behavior. It was a typical evening, and as I sat in my living room, I couldn't help but notice the unmistakable sound of my generator humming in the background. However, what caught my attention even more was the sound of my neighbor's laughter, echoing through the walls of our adjoining homes.
Emmanuel OjenikePublished 4 days ago in FictionA Journey from Scam to Triumph
In a small apartment in Delta State, Nigeria, John and Daniel found themselves engaged in a late-night conversation that would take an unexpected turn. The atmosphere was tinged with tension as John questioned the reason behind Daniel's urgent call, his concern evident in his voice. Daniel appeared flustered, his eyes wide with excitement as he finally revealed the reason for his call. He had discovered a way to go to London, filling his tone with hope.
Emmanuel OjenikePublished 4 days ago in FictionFragment of feeling..
In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the chaotic rhythm of life, there stood a solitary figure – Amelia. Her days blended into one another, devoid of color or emotion, as she navigated through the crowds with a detached air. To the world, she appeared stoic and unfeeling, but beneath her facade lay a torrent of emotions, buried deep within the recesses of her soul.Amelia's journey through life had been marked by loss and heartache. From a young age, she had learned to shield herself from the pain of attachment, erecting walls around her heart to prevent further devastation. Her parents' untimely death had left her orphaned and alone, and since then, she had wandered through life like a ghost, haunted by memories of a past she could never reclaim.Yet, despite her best efforts to remain aloof, there were moments when cracks appeared in her armor, allowing glimpses of her true emotions to surface. It was on one such day that she encountered a stray dog, injured and whimpering in the alley behind her apartment building. At first, she ignored the creature, hardened by years of self-preservation. But as she turned to leave, a pang of empathy stirred within her, prompting her to kneel beside the wounded animal.With gentle hands, she tended to its wounds, offering what little comfort she could muster. In the quiet intimacy of that moment, something stirred within her – a flicker of warmth, long forgotten amidst the shadows of her past. As she looked into the dog's eyes, she saw reflected there a mirror of her own pain, and in that shared vulnerability, she found solace.In the days that followed, Amelia found herself drawn to the stray, returning to the alley each evening to check on its progress. With each visit, she felt the walls around her heart begin to crumble, replaced by a newfound sense of connection to the world around her. Slowly but surely, she allowed herself to open up, embracing the rawness of her emotions with a courage she had long believed lost.As the dog's wounds healed, so too did Amelia's spirit, rejuvenated by the simple act of compassion. With each passing day, she discovered new depths to her own humanity, embracing the highs and lows of life with an openness she had once thought impossible. No longer content to merely exist, she began to truly live, embracing each moment with a fervor that belied her stoic exterior.But just as she had learned to love, so too did she learn the pain of loss. One fateful night, as she made her way home through the dimly lit streets, she stumbled upon the lifeless body of her beloved companion, struck down by a passing car. In that moment, Amelia felt as though a piece of her soul had been torn away, leaving her once again adrift in a sea of grief.Yet, even in her darkest hour, she refused to succumb to despair. For in the brief time they had shared together, the stray had taught her the true meaning of love – a love that transcended boundaries of time and space, connecting two souls in a bond that could never be broken.And so, with tears streaming down her face, Amelia gathered the dog's lifeless form in her arms, whispering words of gratitude and farewell into the night. Though her heart ached with sorrow, she knew that the love they had shared would live on forever, a beacon of light in the darkness of her world. And as she walked away, she carried with her not only the memory of a faithful companion, but also the knowledge that even in the face of pain and loss, love would always prevail.
Eric anexisPublished 4 days ago in FictionCrush on river
the tadpoles and dragonflies, teased him for his infatuation with Dwala, but he paid them no mind, as his heart belonged to Dwala alone.
Praveen PkPublished 5 days ago in FictionMony
I made my greatest financial discovery ever just by listening to an older song. Yes, I was listening to “Mony, Mony” and wondering just what exactly mony was. It sounds similar to money and is spelled similarly, it’s just missing the E.
Stephen Kramer AvitabilePublished 5 days ago in FictionSilent is a bravery
In a small village, a quiet resolve echoed louder than any clamor, a testament to the community's unspoken pact of bravery. The village had been ravaged by a great calamity, leaving its people scarred and wary.
Praveen PkPublished 5 days ago in FictionMythical Creature
In the imaginary Ocean a mythical creature known as the Lava Whale was believed to be born of ancient magic and synchronized with the rhythmic flow of magma above.
Praveen PkPublished 5 days ago in Fiction