Short Story
Hail. Content Warning.
She was sat outside when the hail came. She had been thinking and drinking, letting the sun distract her. She had fixed herself a bright cocktail with an umbrella and a Maraschino cherry. The alcoholic proportions were wrong, or right, depending on how you saw it.
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
Two Women, One Decision
Once upon a time, in a bustling city filled with dreams and opportunities, there lived a young man named David. David was a hardworking and ambitious individual who had experienced the highs and lows of life. He had two close friends, Alex and Michael, who were always there for him, through thick and thin.
By Emmanuel Ojenike3 years ago in Fiction
The Hilarious Quest for Riches
Once upon a time in the small village of Okpokporo, there lived two best friends named Ogaga and Kevwe. They were known throughout the village for their mischievous antics and their knack for getting into trouble. One sunny afternoon, as they lounged under the shade of a mango tree, Ogaga turned to Kevwe and asked, "Kevwe, what are you thinking of?"
By Emmanuel Ojenike3 years ago in Fiction
Synths. Content Warning.
She just finished a scene and pocketed $40,000 in the process. Akina shut off her camera and powered down her notebook. She turned down the lights save for one. She dressed. The amount of money that she made put a grin on her face. She looked at her watch. The time had come for her to see him. She put on her motorcycle and swerved safely in and out of traffic. The danger, she felt, was on the screen, not on the street. Once she reached his high rise apartment, he opened the door and breathed.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
The Lion King (and Queen)
Lions: the undisputed rulers of the savanna, with flowing manes and roars that echo across the golden grasslands. But beyond the roar and the Disney movies lies a complex social life filled with drama, duty, and surprising teamwork. Buckle up, wildlife enthusiasts, because we're about to crash the pride party and witness the fascinating reality of lion life!
By mahmoud elsaad3 years ago in Fiction
From Tiny Terrors to Web-slinging Wonders
Spiders: those eight-legged wonders that inspire awe in some and shrieks in others. But behind those beady eyes and creepy-crawly bodies lies a fascinating life cycle, filled with surprising twists and a whole lot of drama (in the insect-sized world, of course). So, grab your magnifying glass (and maybe a fly swatter, just in case) because we're about to delve into the secret world of baby spiders!
By mahmoud elsaad3 years ago in Fiction
Catching The Bus
Evan was rushing to find his house key because the school bus would be arriving down the street in less than one minute. He quickly glanced out of his bedroom window and saw his friends down the street waiting for him and the arrival of the school bus. “I gotta hurry up and find those keys.” Evan thought.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Fiction
Disarmament . Top Story - April 2024.
They say there's no atheism in the foxhole. While I wasn't currently neck-deep in a river of soft sediment, I was still praying to whoever would listen. Why am I doing this again? I would ponder while staring at the device that in no less than a minute could be my undoing. I scanned each and every variable panel and commonplace button as I watched the bright red L.E.D ticker countdown. No wires to cut, no code to put in, there was only one way to stop this infernal machine, and that incurred perfect timing.
By James U. Rizzi3 years ago in Fiction
Make the Memory
When I was eleven, I put a message in a bottle and threw it into the sea. My dad had taken us on holiday to Ireland. He was afraid of flying, so whenever we went abroad, we always went on a ferry. When we were about to board the boat for the return trip, I got the idea in my head to throw a note into the ocean.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Fiction
