Short Story
tale of Elara and the Forest of Whispers.
In the heart of the world, where the veil between the realms of the seen and the unseen was as thin as a gossamer thread, there lay the Forest of Whispers. It was said that the forest itself was alive, breathing and thinking, its will exerting itself upon the land. The trees spoke to each other in hushed tones that only the wind could understand, and the creatures that dwelled within were more than mere animals; they were the eyes and ears of the forest.
By JANE SMITH3 years ago in Fiction
echoes of love lost
Title: Echoes of Love Lost By maximillian In the hushed corridors of memory, where the ghosts of the past lingered like shadows in the fading light, there existed a tale of love and loss that spanned the ages. It began amidst the opulence of a bygone era, aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic, where a young girl named Eleanor found herself caught in the merciless grip of fate.
By maximillian masali3 years ago in Fiction
Sam and Friends
Sam had always preferred scales to smiles, feathers to friends. Which is why, when Maggie the magpie dropped a tattered old map at his feet, it was his crew of critters – not his classmates – who were first to share his excitement. Tiger, normally a purring housecat, let out a low growl that set Sam's own heart thumping with a thrill of adventure. Jersey, his gentle cow, lumbered closer, eyes focused on the map's faded symbols. Even Hal, the barn owl, ruffled his feathers in a silent display of anticipation.
By Mike McLaughlin3 years ago in Fiction
A Spine-Chilling Adventure: The Three Friends Journey into the Ghost Bungalow House
In the heart of a small, sleepy town stood a decrepit bungalow, long abandoned and shrouded in whispers of its haunted past. Its once-grand façade was now weathered and worn, windows boarded up, and ivy snaking its way around the crumbling walls. The locals spoke of eerie noises emanating from within and strange lights flickering in the dead of night. But for Sitha, Muthu, and Meena, three adventurous teenagers with a penchant for the paranormal, these tales only fueled their curiosity.
By Ruba,s Scrawls3 years ago in Fiction
Get Over It!
This story comes with a mild Dharrsheena warning - mention of animal death This was inspired by the fact that Sunday was National Get Over It Day in the USA. This was originally going to be published by me on Sunday but I opted to write one about mothers instead as it was Mother's Day in the UK.
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
from despair to destiny
Title: From Despair to Destiny: The Journey of Mashishanga By maximillian In 1437 in the city of mapurukutu, where the streets teemed with life by day and fell silent beneath the moon's watchful gaze at night, there existed a tale both tragic and triumphant. It began in a forgotten alleyway, hidden from the prying eyes of the world, where a woman named Aisha mwakibungu a mad and destitute, gave birth to a baby boy. It was a miracle to everyone in that street as in no body believed that the boy will survive.
By maximillian masali3 years ago in Fiction
The Day the Earth Moved
It was a quiet spring evening in Louisiana, and Robert stood looking at the starry night outside his Crew Lake house. He shifted his weight on his feet, listening to the wash pea gravel give and move underneath his boots. The only other sound was the bullfrog's deep croaking, amplified as the sound carried across the lake's surface. Robert's hands scratched on the material of his jeans as he shifted his hands from his coveralls to his pockets. He unwrapped a peppermint candy, dropping it in his mouth without taking his eyes off the night sky. With the porch lights off, he could see the whole Milky Way on a clear night like tonight, and he never missed an opportunity before bed to step out and stare at the stars. The sky connected him to his younger days, lying in the green grass of his childhood home, staring for hours into the inky abyss with his brothers after a long day working in the fields. Robert had grown up farming. After the war, he came home and went back to what he knew best. He comfortably owned the land around him and worked it for the last four decades.
By Gray Beard Nerd3 years ago in Fiction
journey back home
Title: A Journey Back Home By maximillian In the bustling streets of Lagos, Nigeria, amidst the cacophony of voices and the aroma of street food, lived a young teenager named Ade. He was a dreamer, with eyes full of hope and a heart yearning for adventure. Life in Nigeria was tough, with limited opportunities and constant struggles, but Ade's spirit remained unbroken.
By maximillian masali3 years ago in Fiction
The Eyesore. Content Warning.
The Kingdom of Sylin was falling apart, and King Gavin was at his wits' end. Ten years ago, the Kingdom of Galvindar had cursed him during their feud. He’d refused to apologize for the wrong he’d done them and laughed at the curse that was cast upon his kingdom. Now, he was not laughing but in complete despair.
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Fiction
The Haunting of Molly Greenwell . Content Warning.
As Jamie's arms wrapped around me from behind, the heat of the flames danced against my skin, sending shivers down my spine. His voice, smooth and seductive, sent a thrill through me unlike anything I had ever felt before.
By Emily Curry (Rising Phoenix)3 years ago in Fiction
