Sci Fi
Whispers in the Dark
"Whispers in the Dark" Chapter 1: The Discovery Detective Kate Anderson stepped out of her car, the night air chilling her to the bone despite the thick coat she wore. She approached the crime scene with a sense of weary familiarity, the flashing lights of police cars casting an eerie glow over the suburban street.
By KhutsoMachika2 years ago in Fiction
Echoes of Silence
**Chapter 1: The Cold Case** Detective Emily Parker sat at her desk, staring at the stack of files in front of her. It had been a slow day at the precinct, but her mind was restless, haunted by the unsolved cases that seemed to linger like ghosts in the corners of her consciousness.
By KhutsoMachika2 years ago in Fiction
The AI Attack on Humanity. Top Story - June 2024.
This dream haunted me for years. It seemed like I couldn't go not even one night without this same dream. Sometimes, something new would happen but the little boy was always with me. I still cannot figure out who he was. Perhaps he was my son in a past life?
By Julie Sykes-Stull2 years ago in Fiction
Secrets are revealed and the final showdown begins
In the aftermath of the tragic loss of Damon on the moon, the crew returned to Earth with heavy hearts and a burden of unspeakable horror. They were haunted by the memory of the humanoid crocodiles that had torn their friend apart. The Captain's orders to keep the incident a secret weighed heavily on Dave and Arnold, who struggled with the guilt of leaving Damon behind. They couldn't shake the image of his final moments, the desperate plea to escape, and the chilling hisses of the creatures that had claimed him.
By Michael Burns2 years ago in Fiction
Lilith's Blessing 11
11. Lieutenant Constantine scanned the horizon, training his scope onto the massive vessels hovering off the coast. They were sleek but menacing, reminding him of the old skyscrapers of New York before the cataclysm. The ships crept closer, forcing Zuvea to declare a state of emergency.
By Travis J. H. 2 years ago in Fiction
Imagine dinosaurs roaming the earth again. What is it like?
The world is full of dinosaurs. They're everywhere, in all sorts of weird places. You've probably seen them in the movies or on TV, but have you ever wondered what they actually look like? Or how they act? Or even where they live? Well, here's your chance! This article will tell you everything you need to know about dinosaurs: where they roam free and why we're still fascinated by them today.
By Nipun M. Wijerathne2 years ago in Fiction
The Portal in the Peony Patch: That’s how this Discovery of mordant, judgmental slang for Ultimate Chill was made.
When I was walking through the backyard one day in a simmering oppressive Islamabad, the heat sucked the life out of the place. The lush green grass which previously carpeted the front yard was now more akin to an abandoned Sahara desert with a yellowish tinge to it and the melodious songs of birds had been replaced with the cacophony of cicadas. It was on such day, when tired from a long-haul journey, escaping from scorching heat that something miraculous befell me.
By Ishraq Ahmed Hashmi2 years ago in Fiction
167 Rite of Passage — PART 3: EPILOGUE
When scientists warned of the comet that would end the world, money became worthless. It made no sense to quit smoking or drinking, continue gym memberships, or eat right. First the barrooms emptied into the churches but, finally, the churches emptied into bars.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
Whispers Among the Trees
Sunny was seventy years old and without a home. The world was harsh, but the Forest offered her food, shelter, and a semblance of safety. The Forest of Memory had a fence and a groundskeeper to protect it since it became a carbon-sequestration tract. Sunny, careful and unassuming, blended in with the mourners who visited the trees to remember their loved ones.
By Gaurav Gupta2 years ago in Fiction
