Love

Love for glasses
My love affair with spectacles has long been regarded by my mother as nothing but a symptom of my dramatic nature. At the age of three, swaddled on a rickshaw between the folds of my grandmother's saree, I made my way across the bustling streets of Old Dhaka to Patuatuli, the ultimate hub of quality glasses. The street was caged on either side by rundown brick buildings with their plasters falling off at various spots and the color on the shutters of their windows peeling away.
By BADSHA3 years ago in Fiction
A Haunting
THE LIVING ROOM Beaming at him with excitement in her eyes, she quickly pushes the slip of paper into his open palm. Pressing her lips to his, she happily states, “We’re going to the castle to spend a night with the undead,” as she jumps into his arms.
By Isabella Rose3 years ago in Fiction
The Everyday Influencer: Finding Magic in the Ordinary. Content Warning.
. In a lively city, Lily worked at a cozy café. Her days were filled with brewing coffee and brightening people’s mornings. But hidden beneath her routine was a secret longing for something more.
By Dharshini3 years ago in Fiction
Hidden Faces. Content Warning.
So, Vocal are approving stories out of order, having still not approved the one for today. It's taking ages for mine to get on here so I thought I'd submit tomorrow's and here it is. I have a busy week so I thought I'd get ahead of the game and now, I'm behind and ahead at the same time.
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
Stolen Moments
In the quiet cobblestone thoroughfares of a fascinating city, where the scent of blooming flowers dallied in the air,,,,,, a cataclysmal hassle unfolded. I, a utopian with a heart full of expedients, set up myself entranced by the changeable cotillion of fate. It all began at a original coffee shop
By Fathima Faheema3 years ago in Fiction
Fractured Ties
Two friends, Ethan and Jake, were inseparable in the centre of a picturesque and intimate village. Their friendship was a beacon of light, spreading warmth and familiarity throughout the town. With their knowing smiles, the townspeople believed their friendship was unbreakable, a sentiment that echoed through the cobblestone streets and cosy cafes.
By Ajayi Basit Adeola3 years ago in Fiction
Unbroken Bonds
In the midst of a pulsating metropolis, where hopes burned like neon lights against the dark canvas of the night, resided a young man named Daniel. A mere whisper in his twenties, he bore the weight of obligations that aged him beyond his years. Losing his father in a fatal accident, Daniel found himself the anchor for his younger sibling and his mourning mother.
By Ajayi Basit Adeola3 years ago in Fiction
Melodies of the Heart
A stunning church loomed tall in a quaint town situated between undulating hills and bubbling brooks. Its spire stretched towards the heavens, serving as a beacon of light for those seeking refuge and common religion. Within this tight-knit community, a man named Alex was about to go on an unexpected journey.
By Ajayi Basit Adeola3 years ago in Fiction
Lost time
In a tranquil and charming village nestled between rolling hills, there resided a young man named Arjun, known for his lack of ambition and a penchant for leisurely pursuits. Despite consistent advice from family and friends, urging him to appreciate the value of time, Arjun persisted in squandering precious moments and procrastinating on important tasks, leaving those who cared for him perplexed.
By Matt Bakosh3 years ago in Fiction
Jilted Jill. Content Warning.
Jill stood waiting for the wedding march to begin—her pure white dress, shaped to her body. Nervously, she messed with her veil. She mumbled to her father, wondering what was taking so long; they were already thirty minutes behind schedule with her missing maid of honor.
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Fiction
A love story of two men and alien girl
In the humble community of Eldoria, two men, Alex and Ryan, found their lives everlastingly entwined with the appearance of Zara, an extraordinary wonder with silver skin and glowing eyes. Their destinies impacted one portentous night when Zara's spaceship crash-arrived close to the edges of town.
By Malaika Ayub3 years ago in Fiction
Where love lives
In the bustling city of lights, where dreams met reality, an unexpected love story unfolded between Emma Reynolds, a renowned actress, and Captain James Anderson, a dedicated soldier serving his country.
By Ometan Elvis Oritsejolomi 3 years ago in Fiction