Humor
Y2K and the Imminent Digital Apocalypse
In 1999, my sister-in-law fretted the coming disaster with the changeover of computers from the 1900s to the 2000s. When computers were first developed, digital storage was expensive, so the dating scheme had just 2 digits, e.g., 59 instead of 1959. In this way, 2 digits of hard disk space were saved whenever a date was recorded or applied to each and every file being laid down on hard drives.
Gerard DiLeoPublished 4 months ago in FictionThe Harvest of Fear: Pradeep's Terrifying Ordeal in Andhra Pradesh
In the sun-kissed fields of Andhra Pradesh, where the fertile soil yields bountiful crops, there lived a farmer named Pradeep. With calloused hands and unwavering determination, he toiled day in and day out to provide for his family and sustain his ancestral land. However, little did he know that amidst the tranquility of rural life, a sinister force lurked, waiting to unleash a nightmare upon him.
Stupid is as stupid does
Fair warning: this is an irresponsible dark humor story I overheard on the Russian internet. One little boy named Oleg was not doing well in school. He never did his homework, couldn’t remember anything, and was horrible at math. His teacher didn’t like him and kept telling him that he was good for nothing. He was so stupid, she said, that the only thing he could hope to become was a janitor, if even that.
Lana V LynxPublished 4 months ago in FictionEchoes of the ICU: The Haunting of Dr. Harrison
In the heart of St. Mary's Hospital, nestled within the bustling cityscape, lay the Intensive Care Unit, a place where life and death danced on a delicate tightrope. Amongst the hushed whispers of nurses and the constant hum of machinery, a tale whispered through the corridors—a tale of the spectral presence of Dr. Harrison, the esteemed physician who had passed away years ago yet lingered in the shadows of the ICU.
Falling in Love
"I don't know why you have to say things like that," Mel said, as they walked home in the snow. "Things like what?" Paul asked, concentrating on where he placed his feet, his coccyx still reminding him pointedly about a fall from some time ago.
Rachel DeemingPublished 4 months ago in FictionShadows of Dusk: A Night of Unseen Terrors
As twilight descended upon the quiet suburban neighborhood, a group of friends gathered at Ethan's house for what was supposed to be a fun-filled evening of games and laughter. Little did they know, the shadows lurking within the confines of his home harbored secrets that would soon unfold into a night of unimaginable horror.
The Haunting of Goa Highway: A Journey Into Unseen Terror
In the heart of India's sunshine state, where palm trees sway in the gentle breeze and the ocean's embrace whispers tales of tranquility, lies a stretch of the road unlike any other. The Goa Highway, a ribbon of asphalt cutting through dense forests and sleepy villages, is a passage to paradise for many. Yet, beneath its picturesque facade, lies a dark secret—an enigma that defies explanation and terrifies those who dare to tread its path after dusk.
The First Hunt
Two small ears pricked up from under layers of snow. Alright, I can do this, Thought the young Arctic fox. It was her first winter, and this was her first hunt.
Jessica PhoenixPublished 4 months ago in FictionLegacy of the Celestial Guardian
Time has a way of changing stories, and for many years, the Tianlu became a quiet whisper from the past. But some tales are too powerful to stay silent.
EstalontechPublished 4 months ago in FictionThe Puurfect snow
Today I woke up and discovered a most dastardly thing. Something I'm not quite sure what it was… I wasn't sure at first if I liked it… It's white. Naturally I decided to sniff the questionable substance. As any good cat would. I reached my nose out to sniff and the worst possible thing happened. IT TOUCHED ME! I shrieked back in pure terror. It's wet! It's cold! I decided immediately that I would not like the substance. Unfortunately, I needed to eat so I had to climb. I hopped onto the car that I was sleeping under. With a squat and a very graceful/purrfect jump, I leapt through the air. I noticed when I looked around me the whole world was covered in the monstrous wet whiteness. Fearing for my life of course I panicked. As my paws came to meet the fencepost, I missed! Can you believe it? Well, it gets worse. I fell into the white. It enveloped me. I decided then and there that I would not die today! Instead, I made the genius decision to like it. In fact! I decided that I loved it. I would just hop through it until I found my food place. So off I went. Hopping through the white stuff. Having the time of my life!
Ashley ShiflettPublished 4 months ago in FictionA Dark and Stormy Night
I am cold and my skin is turning color from the freezing air. The snow is gently falling as it has been for the last four hours. I am thinking the temperature has to be well below freezing as the beautiful quiet flakes fall to the ground and add to the ever increasing depth. I am not quite sure where I am but I am convinced I will be frozen by morning.
Barbara Gode WilesPublished 4 months ago in FictionPlaytime in the Pines
The entire Paradise in the Pines community had gathered at the huge, central meadow to take advantage of the unprecedented, but welcome, 30 inches of fresh snow that had fallen overnight. The clear, crisp air rang with the laughter of children and adults, interspersed with excited barking.
Dana CrandellPublished 4 months ago in Fiction