Short Story

Mony
I made my greatest financial discovery ever just by listening to an older song. Yes, I was listening to “Mony, Mony” and wondering just what exactly mony was. It sounds similar to money and is spelled similarly, it’s just missing the E.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile3 years ago in Fiction
Silent is a bravery
In a small village, a quiet resolve echoed louder than any clamor, a testament to the community's unspoken pact of bravery. The village had been ravaged by a great calamity, leaving its people scarred and wary.
By Praveen Pk3 years ago in Fiction
In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight D. A. Ratliff A Detective Elijah Boone Mystery The Big Easy, a popular tourist nickname for New Orleans, evolved from the laid-back, easygoing attitude of a city known for jazz, gumbo, voodoo, and Mardi Gras. The locals rarely used that nickname, and neither did the police. The word easy was unknown in the New Orleans Police Department as crime never slept in Orleans Parrish. But sometimes, it crept up on us when we weren't looking.
By D. A. Ratliff3 years ago in Fiction
Mythical Creature
In the imaginary Ocean a mythical creature known as the Lava Whale was believed to be born of ancient magic and synchronized with the rhythmic flow of magma above.
By Praveen Pk3 years ago in Fiction
Speak with Purpose or Stay Silent
Talking should have a reason, or it’s often better to stay silent. There are three good reasons to speak up. First, make others happy with your words. If what you say makes people unhappy, it’s better to keep quiet.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 years ago in Fiction
My NeIgHbOuR iN aNoThEr UnIvErSe . Content Warning.
Universes is a story about a young man who discovers a mysterious portal in his backyard and finds himself in a parallel universe.
By Praveen Pk3 years ago in Fiction
The Fish Song. Top Story - April 2024.
The room didn’t smell like disinfectants. Its fragrance seemed light and not overbearing. A soft mixture of lavender and mint permeated the space. No beeping machines or any tubes hooked up to four-year-old Kaleeka. Her cacao skin seemed to glow from the light over her head. The family, save for one and the doctors and nurses exited the room like a trail of saints showing their last vestiges of regard.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
Ewan the Elf and The Shoemakers. Content Warning.
There once was a shoemaker who was down on his luck. Business had been slow, and his health was waning. His wife tried to keep things afloat. She worked through the night to cover their orders. One night as she worked on a large order of shoes, she started to feel drowsy and collapsed in the workshop.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Fiction
Trapped Beneath the Earth
Claustrophobia, the irrational fear of enclosed spaces, can turn ordinary activities like riding an elevator or exploring a cave into harrowing experiences. This phobia triggers anxiety ranging from mild unease to severe panic attacks, and avoidance only seems to reinforce the fear. But what if you could face and conquer this fear without stepping foot into a cramped space? This journey through the lens of adventurers may not be a direct remedy but offers a unique perspective on facing and understanding one's deepest fears.
By Paula R3 years ago in Fiction
Eliminating the CEO
“What were the latest numbers? No, tell him no deal!” One of the world’s most powerful CEOs was ranting over his Bluetooth earpiece as he locked the door to his penthouse behind him. He had made himself a lot of enemies over the years. Tonight, he would finally reap what he has sowed.
By Austin Blessing-Nelson (Blessing)3 years ago in Fiction
Sword Brothers: Swords and Oaths Under the 'Harmony' Character
The broken knife and halberd were inserted diagonally into the ground, and the unextinguished red flames licked the uncoagulated blood.
By Elena Vance 3 years ago in Fiction
Wife's Suspicion Causes Security Guard to Sleep with Her
Once upon a time, in a peaceful suburban neighborhood, lived a couple named James and Sarah. They had been married for several years and seemed to have a strong relationship. However, Sarah began to suspect that her husband was having an affair with their helper, a young woman named Emily.
By Emmanuel Ojenike3 years ago in Fiction