Mystery
Love in the Jazz Age
Peter Gower stood on the deck of the Freyja and watched Mary Wollstone step out of a bright red, convertible motor car. She was even more beautiful than the day she rejected his last marriage proposal. He was no expert on the affairs of the heart. But after six failed attempts to win Mary’s hand, it dawned on this slow thinker that his future may not include a union with his heart’s desire.
By Pitt Griffin2 years ago in Fiction
She lived!. Runner-up in Overboard Challenge.
Looking at her luggage, she smiled as she sat by the side of the boat. It was gigantic, cargo-style, so enormous that she seemed as tiny as an ant. It was her long wait and a dream, a freedom she felt she couldn't express but celebrate within.
By Parvathi J2 years ago in Fiction
The Sweet Embrace of Infernal Vengeance
Three suspicious things happened in the weeks leading up to the death of Maxine Oakley. First, she met a boy. Typical that a man is the catalyst for the gruesome, unsolved murder of an innocent university student. Her friends agree that meeting Caleb Davorin was the moment Maxine began to lose herself.
By Mari Brooks2 years ago in Fiction
The Clockmaker's Secret
The Pocket Watch The New York Public Library was quiet in the early morning hours, the soft hum of the city outside barely penetrating the thick stone walls. Eleanor Whitman sat alone in the archives, a dim lamp casting a warm glow over the centuries-old books and manuscripts surrounding her. Her fingers moved methodically over the pages of a leather-bound volume; her mind focused on cataloging the collection.
By LASZLO SLEZAK2 years ago in Fiction
The Shadow of Lübeck: A Chilling Mystery in the Heart of Germany
Chapter 1: The Night of the Incident Lübeck, Germany, 1989. The autumn wind howled through the cobblestone streets, carrying with it a sharp chill that bit into the skin of anyone brave enough to be outside. Dr. Heinrich Keller hurried down one such street, his footsteps echoing in the silence of the night. The medieval city was a ghost town at this hour, its ancient buildings casting long, eerie shadows under the dim streetlights.
By Mohamed vjp2 years ago in Fiction
The Mystery of Left-Handedness. AI-Generated.
Evolution has spent nearly 400 million years developing the intricate design of our hands, which are crucial to our daily lives. Yet, despite their remarkable design, about 99% of us end up favoring one hand over the other for everyday tasks like writing, high-fiving, and texting with one hand. It’s even more surprising that life itself seems to have chosen sides: our amino acids are predominantly “left-handed,” while our DNA forms a right-handed helix.
By cathynli namuli2 years ago in Fiction
The Evolution of Left-Handedness: An Uncommon Advantage
If you know an older person who’s left-handed, they might have stories about being forced to use their right hand for writing or eating. In many cultures, left-handedness has been seen as something to correct, with the word for “right” often meaning “correct” or “good” in many languages. But if being left-handed is so unusual, why does it happen?
By cathynli namuli2 years ago in Fiction
A Whisper in the Woods
Chapter 1: The Invitation Sarah Miller stared at the crisp white envelope that had just arrived in her mailbox. It was a peculiar sight, standing out among the usual bills and advertisements. Her name was handwritten on the front in an elegant, almost old-fashioned script. Curious, she tore it open and pulled out a single sheet of thick paper. The message was brief:
By Gaurav Gupta2 years ago in Fiction
