Short Story
The Moonlit Bloom
The salty spray on Scarlet's face were freighter rumbled towards the emerald jewel of Oahu. Her heart pounded a frantic counterpoint to the engine's thrum. At 16, she shouldn't be on a rickety cargo ship bound for Hawaii, but desperation had a way of rewriting plans. Her father, a renowned botanist, lay bedridden, struck by a mysterious illness. The only cure, according to a tattered legend in his research notes, was the elusive Hinano Lehua, a moonlit white hibiscus said to bloom on a hidden volcano.
By ANNA CORAL2 years ago in Fiction
The Chipped Mug and the Changing Seasons
Remember that chipped blue mug on the shelf? The one with the faded cartoon cat? That used to be my grandpa's. Every morning, we'd sit at the kitchen table, him with his chipped mug and me with my bright red one, sipping hot tea. He'd tell stories about catching fish as a kid, and I'd dream of casting a line myself one day.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Fiction
"Echoes of Affection: A Story of Long-Distance Love
Emily and Adam were door-to-door neighbors. Since they were four, they went to the same school, high school and university. Adam was an engineer whereas Emily was a scientist. Their professional streams were so different yet nothing has weakened their childhood friendship bond. However, their busy schedules and occupations often prevented them from seeing each other for weeks.
By Eman Marium2 years ago in Fiction
The Ultimate Road Trip
**Love, Adventure, and Friendship: The Ultimate Road Trip** It all started with a simple plan: four friends, one beat-up old van, and a summer road trip to remember. Alex, Jamie, Sam, and Casey had been friends since middle school, and they had always talked about taking a big trip together. This summer, they decided, would be the one. No more excuses.
By dhian syah2 years ago in Fiction
2,900 Miles
Jessica and Ethan had been together for almost two years when life decided to throw them a curveball. Jessica got an amazing job offer in New York City, a dream come true for her career as a graphic designer. The only catch? They lived in San Francisco, and Ethan’s tech startup was just taking off. Moving wasn’t an option for him.
By dhian syah2 years ago in Fiction
Across the Miles
### Across the Miles It all started with a swipe. Sara was sitting on her couch in Boston, scrolling through profiles on a dating app out of sheer boredom. That’s when she stumbled upon Alex, a guy from San Francisco with a goofy grin and a profile filled with pictures of him hiking, cooking, and one awkwardly posed in front of a giant sculpture that looked suspiciously like a huge spoon. Intrigued, she swiped right.
By dhian syah2 years ago in Fiction
