Mystery
Can a Computer Virus Kill You?
When I think of the Cyber Police, I think of Agent Smith from The Matrix. But what if the Cyber Police itself became a virus due to a system failure? According to the McAfee Anti-Virus Program, 375 cybercrime attempts are made every minute. But you know that you only need to not download anything from suspicious sites and it won't concern you. But then you see a supposedly normal email.
Corey TurnerPublished about a year ago in FictionMisty
Marcus’ voice reached her garbled by the background noise of the party, seemingly already in full swing. “Adi? You can’t find who?”
Dark Day
Dark day. She reached the bus stop, head down, shoulders hunched. The sun warmed her head, incongruous to her mood. The sun should not be here on this dark day.
Rachel DeemingPublished about a year ago in FictionLevers
Mike awakes strapped to a chair with access to two levers. As his eyes widen and he familiarises himself with the surroundings, two airtight chambers are in front of him. One has the love of his life inside it, while the other has a classroom of children.
Paul StewartPublished about a year ago in FictionWhispers Of The Forgotten: Unraveling The Enigma
In the ancient city of Aetheria, nestled between towering mountains and shrouded in an ethereal mist, a young historian named Adeline embarked on a journey that would unravel the enigma of the forgotten. The city, once a thriving hub of knowledge and wisdom, now lay abandoned and veiled in mystery, its secrets lost to the passage of time.
Anthony K. Bryan-KagintonPackagePublished about a year ago in Fiction''HEX''
In the small town of Black Spring, an ancient curse lingers, gripping the community in fear and desperation. The curse takes the form of a spectral witch known as the Black Rock Witch, or simply "Hex." Hex has haunted the town for centuries, bringing death and misery to those who dare to cross her path.
Ebad Paras AfzalPublished about a year ago in FictionThe Nameless
Amidst the ancient woods, where the threshold between our worlds was thinnest, I feverishly ran. Malicious whispers infected my ears with horrible intensity, swarming in the deepest recesses of my mind. The howling and icy wind scraped against black decaying branches. I stepped on one and it cracked as loud as a broken spine. I shot a backwards glance, desperately praying that I wasn’t heard. My hope swiftly died as the same vile and repugnant stench of rotting meat was in the air. I could see the amalgamation of ineffable pustules veiled in the dark foliage…it found me.
Skylar SturtevantPublished about a year ago in FictionEyeball Planets: They Are as Eerie as They Sound
The hunt for interesting exoplanets and potential life forms in the vast expanse of the universe continues unabated. We are on a quest to find a second Earth, a planet similar to our own, where we might finally encounter extraterrestrial beings. We are not picky; any form of life, even bacteria-sized organisms, would be fascinating. This search primarily focuses on the habitable zone around other stars, also known as the Goldilocks zone, where conditions are just right for liquid water to exist—whether on the surface of a planet or a moon.
Ntivuguruzwa PhilemonPublished about a year ago in FictionDaddy's Girl - Chapter One
Charles regretted not answering the phone. Charles Michaelson, Head Project Engineering Manager for a pharmaceutical company called Pharmacy Red, was sitting in an executive conference room with large window panels, blue carpeting, and a long, wooden table in the middle of the room; a typical corporate conference room. Charles was sitting alone on one side of the table while five directorial managers, all working for a medical machinery company - M&T Medical Supplies- were sitting across from Charles. Their ironed, wrinkle-free suits rival the singular man’s long-sleeved, buttoned-up slate shirt and black pants with the brown dressy shoes.
C.E. MattisonPublished about a year ago in FictionShadows of Deception: A Groundbreaking Investigation
Darkness has always been associated with fear and uncertainty. It is a place where shadows dance and lie, creating an eerie atmosphere that can make even the bravest of hearts tremble. Shadows of Deception, a book written by Sozo, takes readers on a journey through this mysterious world, uncovering hidden details about its characters and their motives.
Bishnu BanerjeePublished about a year ago in FictionThe Substitute
The Red lady was late to class but that was the least of my worries. Her Royal Purple robes first caught my eye, they were anything but normal.
K.H. ObergfollPublished about a year ago in FictionPAPERCUT
I started with paper planes. Folds and tears, carefully scoring along the dotted lines. It progressed to swans and cranes, boats and buildings, snowflakes and sea creatures that swirled overhead — legs and tendrils dangling on white string.
J E SinyardPublished about a year ago in Fiction