Psychological
Vale Perficientur
"My tears need a minute to find the edges of my face. If you'll please excuse me." The sarcasm stabbed into Juliana’s heart. Antonia glared at her from the pit of the Lyceum as her student fought to hold back tears that had nothing to do with the pain in her fingers. “You’re better than this, again.”
Matthew FrommPublished a day ago in Fiction137 Yes Things and No Things
Yes, things were important to him, but she tired of being his sweet, young thing. He admired things for their beauty, and he admired his fourth wife for hers, but not much else.
Gerard DiLeoPublished a day ago in FictionA Walk in the Woods
The wide open spaces were calling to her. The linear orderliness of blocks with their rectangular form and regimentation were starting to literally box her in. She felt cramped, encroached upon, her colour bleached by the drudge and the drain of city living.
Rachel DeemingPublished 2 days ago in FictionIt must have ended somewhere.
Face wrinkled like rags, the little grey haired old man who once stood tree-length tall, now hunched over as if carrying a backpack of decade old bricks was bending his spine. Reminds me of how inevitably life passes.
Natasha CollazoPublished 2 days ago in FictionTwo Doves
Author's preface: Out of context this story may seem more than a bit unusual. Even in context it may seem that way but for the context see here.
Everyday JunglistPublished 2 days ago in Fiction- Top Story - May 2024
The first step
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Can We Live On Mars
In the vast expanse of our solar system, Mars stands as a tantalizing frontier, beckoning humanity with the promise of exploration and potential colonization. With its rusty red surface and enigmatic history, the Red Planet has captured the imagination of scientists, engineers, and dreamers alike. But as we contemplate the possibility of living on Mars, we must also confront the myriad challenges that such a venture entails.
GalaxiesbuzzPublished 3 days ago in Fiction136 A Buoy and a Girl
They were lovers. It had sounded so romantic, alone overnight on his sailboat. Anchored for the night, all was cozy in the cabin, replete with a wide bunk of silk sheets.
Gerard DiLeoPublished 3 days ago in FictionLargest UFO Sighting in History
The UFO category might be viewed as the ultimate mystery of the unearthly world, and indeed there is no case shining brighter than the one which took place exactly 20 years ago, on March 13, 1997. This striking and lasting event, witnessed by scores of people through Arizona, comprises a part of one of the most astounding UFO sightings in the history. However, the multiplicity of first-hand reportage and official release does not help unmask the real truth that is covered by the mystery and debatable issues.
Amine OubihPublished 3 days ago in FictionWhat Would Happen if Antarctica Completely Melted?
Antarctica, the southernmost land on earth, together with its icy character, is a possible cause of the most unimaginable catastrophe. The idea of its ice melting all at once at the same time makes one shiver, and that is the very reason. The outcome of such an occurrence would be nothing but apocalyptic, altering the shores, flooding the whole cities, and initiating chaos on a global scale.
Amine OubihPublished 3 days ago in FictionWhy You Wouldn't Survive on Earth One Billion Years Ago
Picture yourself travelling through time, your destination a billion years in the past. The time machine sputters and howls, but then it stops working all together. Engaging emergence procedures sees the fearless traveler prepare for an unforeseen landing. It's not a matter of where they'll land, but when. Therefore, when they find themselves in the process of survival, setting up priorities for their existence becomes a crucial issue.
Amine OubihPublished 3 days ago in FictionThe Bag - Jason's Dilemma
This links on from The Bag, published on May 12th, where readers decided what should happen in this story after I ended it on a cliffhanger.
Rachel DeemingPublished 3 days ago in Fiction