Short Story
From Igloos to Heatwaves
Once in the lively streets of Nigeria, John found himself entangled in a web of deceit and amusement. Little did he realize that his endeavor to impress two gorgeous ladies, Jane and Emily, would lead him down a comical path of misadventures.
By Emmanuel Ojenike3 years ago in Fiction
Jump! — a short story
Stinging rain pelted Tanner Sage and streamed down his vinyl raincoat, falling thirty feet to the ground below. The two-by-three bucket he clung to swayed on its long metal arm in the gusting wind. Lightning arced across the sky then thunder shook the night.
By C. L. Nichols3 years ago in Fiction
How the Harvest Mouse Came to Suisun Bay. Top Story - April 2024.
A long, long time ago there was a family of harvest mice. Mice are common, but these were unique – born to those who had lived in the salty, marshy bay for many generations, these mice ate and drank from the sea as well as the land and rivers. For generations, there were only the southern families, scattered along the marshes of Corte Madera and in the San Francisco Bay (U.S. Fish & Wildlife, 2013). One family, however, would undergo strife and conflict before reaching a whole new world. What became of them after is another tale entirely – but this is how their story begins.
By Taylor Inman3 years ago in Fiction
Laughter in the Face of Embarrassment
In a quaint little town, there resided a cheerful and carefree teenager named Emily. She adored spending time with her friends and relishing the joys of life. However, she found herself facing an unexpected predicament. Two months had passed since her last menstrual cycle, and she began to suspect that something was awry. Worried, Emily confided in her mother, Lisa, who promptly took her to the nearby clinic for a pregnancy test.
By Emmanuel Ojenike3 years ago in Fiction
A Comical Tale of Mistaken Transactions
Once in a bygone era, nestled within the quaint confines of Merryville, there resided a man whose name echoed through the town's streets like a jovial melody. Fred, renowned for his absentmindedness and an uncanny ability to stumble into amusing predicaments, had become a beloved figure among the locals. Despite the occasional blunders that peppered his existence, Fred's buoyant spirit and infectious laughter endeared him to all who crossed his path.
By Emmanuel Ojenike3 years ago in Fiction
Thirsty Crow in 21st Century
One day, in a city full of tall buildings and ringing phones, there lived a crow named Clarence who was always thirsty. He was the most exciting crow in the town. He was not an ordinary folk from the early 1960s; he was equipped with all the latest technologies and was more active on social media than you. He was the only bird in the metropolitan area who used Twitter.
By Ameer Bibi3 years ago in Fiction
Tranquility Found in Letting Go
In the heart of a bustling city, where the relentless rhythm of life marched on, lived Emily and Fernando. They were deeply entwined in a relationship that had seen its fair share of highs and lows. Emily often felt like she was losing more of herself in this love, but her heart remained hopeful that the future held valuable lessons in store for her.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing3 years ago in Fiction
