Sci Fi
The Last Horizon
In the year 2137, humanity was no longer confined to the Earth it had once called home. The global cataclysms of the early 22nd century had reshaped not only the landscape but the very fabric of existence. Following a near-total collapse of civilization, a technology known as Quantum Gates was developed—gateways capable of opening doors to alternate realities. These gates, however, were not without consequences.
By Alice Ararau2 years ago in Fiction
The Vulture of the Gorge
He stood on the hotel balcony, gazing out at the vast meadows stretching far into the horizon. The breeze rustled through the leaves of the trees, and high on the mountain peaks, clouds had spread a misty veil. This place was far from the hustle and bustle of the city—peaceful, desolate, and filled with a mysterious beauty. He thought to himself, this is exactly the kind of place where weariness fades away.
By Taseer Asad2 years ago in Fiction
King of Beasts
The lion roars in his cage. I'm standing on the far side of his small enclosure, and the heavy smell of his pelt fills the room. Hard not to feel like I'm in a jungle somewhere with this tawny creature stalking me, assessing my status as prey. He screams again, and I shudder dramatically.
By Alison McBain2 years ago in Fiction
The Day Time Broke
It started at exactly 2:17 PM, on a normal Tuesday. Clocks stopped all around the globe. Digital clocks, analog clocks, atomic clocks—everything that told time stopped. Phones did not update. Watches stopped moving. Even the sun, inexplicably, appeared to stop, locked in the same spot in the sky like a photograph.
By Bari Mir Rahamatul2 years ago in Fiction
"I Ordered a Virtual Friend… and They Changed My Life"
I didn’t think loneliness had a shape—until mine started talking back. It was a slow unraveling at first. Days blurred into one another, each one whispering a little louder than the last, “You are alone.” Friends were busy. Life was busy. I was suspended in the background of everyone else's world. And then one evening, half out of boredom, half out of quiet desperation, I downloaded a trial of AURA, the most advanced AI companionship system on the market.
By Asanda M..2 years ago in Fiction
The Shadow of Lost Time
Opening Scene: Salma stood at the heart of the city like a ghost from a forgotten era. Her navy-blue dress, embroidered with tiny roses, and her small hat pinned with a pearl brooch clashed starkly against the glass skyscrapers that reflected the blurred stream of horseless carriages they called “cars.” The stench of gasoline mingled with her only perfume—rosewater—churning her stomach.
By Ahmed Abdeen2 years ago in Fiction
Ebb and Flow. Content Warning.
"Whatever you decide to do in this moment, Valdis, I understand and support you." Those words did not make this any easier, as I stood there frozen by indecision. My heart, soul and mind were locked in a impossible conflict. What would be the right choice in this moment? There had to be one right choice... but I could not determine what it was.
By Luna Verity2 years ago in Fiction
The Choice. Content Warning.
"Does he love me?" The question should be so simple to answer. But for Thea, it was anything but simple. She never expected to fall in love with Tom. She was determined to never fall in love again after experiencing nothing but heartbreaks her whole life.
By Luna Verity2 years ago in Fiction
Ayala Foxman
Deep into the heart of Buenos Aires is a non-descript ten-storey apartment building. On the fourth floor is apartment number D7, staying in which currently is a peculiar yet commendable tenant by the name of Ayala Foxman. She was quiet, paid her bills on time, donated handsomely for any fundraisers, and was always willing to loan a cup of sugar but never asked for one in return. What more could you want from a neighbour?
By Shrean Rafiq2 years ago in Fiction
