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Those without another home. What was their first home like? Was it a literal house with walls and a roof they paid for monthly? Filled with furniture, electronics, and various items collected throughout the years?
By Amethyst Champagne3 years ago in Fiction
Dystopian Futures: Navigating a Bleak Tomorrow
In the annals of speculative fiction, dystopian narratives stand as cautionary tales, offering glimpses into unsettling futures shaped by technological advancements and societal shifts. These narratives, often characterized by oppressive regimes, environmental decay, and the erosion of individual freedoms, serve as mirrors reflecting our fears about the trajectory of human progress. Let's navigate the shadows of dystopian futures and explore the narratives that paint a bleak picture of a world gone wrong.
By veera3 years ago in Fiction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awakening: Navigating Ethical Frontiers
In the vast landscape of technological progress, the concept of sentient Artificial Intelligence (AI) has captured the imagination and, simultaneously, sparked ethical debates about the implications of bestowing consciousness upon machines. As we delve into the realm of AI awakening, we confront not only the marvels of technological innovation but also the ethical dilemmas and potential consequences of granting artificial entities a form of consciousness.
By veera3 years ago in Fiction
Restoring the temple
When the collapsing waves were no more supplanting my ears, I dragged myself right into a resting placement and damaged the King's red seal. I unraveled the parchment paper, checked out the very first sentence concerning fellow guardians being hostages, and after that, collapsed it in my clenched fist.
By Josh Ores3 years ago in Fiction
A Not So Romantic Christmas. Top Story - November 2023.
Below is my entry into Real Poetic's Holiday Jamboree! Microfiction Challenge. Here is her link, if you'd like to join in. The diamond sparkled brightly as the lights on the Christmas tree, as Jack, on bended knee, flipped open the velvet box and asked me to be his bride.
By Cathy holmes3 years ago in Fiction
All He Wanted for Christmas
Holiday Jamboree Challenge by Real Poetic The prompt: Write a microfiction story about a holiday party that went either terribly wrong or surprisingly well.
By D. A. Ratliff3 years ago in Fiction
Wendel. Content Warning.
Noah’s eighth birthday was today, and he just couldn’t feel happy. He was ultimately on edge. All day long felt like the stuff of nightmares. Nothing seemed to be going right at all.
By Mother Combs (Sharon)3 years ago in Fiction
Protein Waffles. Top Story - November 2023.
1. You stand in the bathroom curling your hair and talking to your college BFF in Massachusetts. You want to look beautiful on your 32nd birthday. To get this day right despite a week of disappointment. Mom pops her head around the doorframe looking anxious. Oh god, she’s probably whipped up some healthy breakfast concoction, knowing you are out of the house the rest of the day. She is your Mom. She’s the reason you are here to celebrate this day. But 32 years is a long time to feel indebted and grateful. To play the subservient game you perfected at age eight. To watch Mom shrink your lululemon, pick fat free steak for dinner and pair it with whatever organic Pinot she’s craving. To make sarcastic comments to your daughter -her grand daughter- when she won’t eat her vitamins or blueberries. “Thirty-two could be transforming,” her former roomie says. One thing is certain; it’s a hell of a long time to live at home with Mom and Dad.
By Barbara Steinhauser 3 years ago in Fiction
Reflection. Top Story - November 2023.
After a long week of classes and stressful events at work, Morgan decided to join some of her classmates shopping over the weekend. Plus she secretly loved going into local vintage shops, browsing through used clothing she couldn't afford when on sale at the big box stores. It wasn't her fault textbooks were so expensive.
By Mattie :)3 years ago in Fiction
The Christmas Party. Content Warning.
Real Poetic's prompt: Write a microfiction story about a holiday party that went either terribly wrong or surprisingly well.
By Mother Combs (Sharon)3 years ago in Fiction
The Reflection in the Creek
Stephanie decided to go fishing at Bailey’s Bend on Upshaw Creek, even though everyone always said to avoid Bailey’s Bend. The rumor mill had it that this area of Upshaw Creek was cursed. Some said that many an unfortunate fisherman had come up missing after fishing an afternoon here.
By Mother Combs (Sharon)3 years ago in Fiction
"Unveiling the Magic of Love: A Journey Through the Depths of the Heart"
Once upon a time, in a quaint little town nestled amidst rolling hills, there lived a young woman named Racheal . She had always been captivated by the idea of love, believing in its transformative power and the deep connections it could create between people. Little did she know that her own journey through the depths of the heart was about to unfold.
By Silas Racheal 3 years ago in Fiction