Short Story

The Whispering Woods
In the heart of a dense forest stood an old, decrepit cabin, surrounded by towering trees whose twisted branches seemed to reach out like skeletal fingers towards the sky. Few dared to venture near it, for rumors whispered of dark deeds and restless spirits haunting its shadows.
By S.K.V3 years ago in Fiction
Lost & Found
In the fast-paced world of humans, where belongings changed hands without warning, I, a delicate gold locket, was embroiled in a series of unexpected events. As the protagonist of this remarkable story, I discovered a newfound talent for narrating my adventures.
By Deborah Rivera Valentin3 years ago in Fiction
Sharing Smoke
She’s sick in the bathroom again. It’s the third time this week. These new medications seem to be making her sicker than she usually is and I am eager to give her some relief. She keeps me lined up next to her pill bottles and medical equipment. She’s warm and kind and it's been a pleasure for me to help her as her life nears an eventual end. She pauses for a second after washing her hands and rinsing out her mouth.
By Reneé V.3 years ago in Fiction
The Unbreakable Bond: A Tale of True
Love has been the driving behind countless stories, movies, and songs throughout time. It is an emotion that transcends boundaries and unites people in a way that nothing else can. Today, let me take you on a journey to uncover the enchanting love story of two individuals who defied all odds and found their happily ever after.
By ARUN KUMAR3 years ago in Fiction
The Lost Journal. Top Story - February 2024. Content Warning.
There I was, sitting around. I’d be smiling if I had a face. I was sitting on a shelf in the corner of a dimly lit room. I was friends with the other forgotten and dusty items here.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Fiction
The Story of an Ant
An ant's life is an intricate and interesting journey, marked by extraordinary behavioral patterns and a highly structured social system. An outline of an ant's life cycle and habits is provided below:
By Vijay Kumar3 years ago in Fiction
The Frightful Code: Kalyani's Genuine Shocking Tale
Section 1: The Deadline In the clamoring city of Bangalore, amid the high rises and tech parks, Kalyani, a gifted programmer, ended up immersed in the exciting universe of coding. Her days were spent drenched in lines of code, her psyche consumed by calculations and cutoff times. However, much to her dismay an unfavorable cutoff time lingered over her, one undeniably more evil than any task course of events.
By Ashok3 years ago in Fiction
Stephan: The Last of the Voltarians
February 7, 2144 Lieutenant Anthony Cheng and his squad finally broke into the last chamber of the Voltarian base nestled at the foot of the Whitmore Mountains.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Fiction
Night-Flyers
Something in the night woke him. It was a hissing noise. Sky-water, he thought. But there was no drumming, no noise at all, the telltale indicator.
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
A Tale of Mermaids
For an extended period, mermaids have enthralled people with their mysterious beauty, captivating charm, and hybrid human-fish forms. Across many cultures, mythology and folklore have long featured these legendary creatures, who are frequently portrayed as elegant beings living in the ocean's depths. The idea of mermaids continues to captivate and inspire people, from folklore from antiquity to contemporary pop culture.
By Vijay Kumar3 years ago in Fiction
Before and After Beast
I’m not sure why I disappeared like that except to say I needed a little space. He was giant, the four-legged monster that threatened to invade my privacy at all times. Of course, I realize I was made to be his friend, but the power of his love for me was overbearing. That’s what brings me here to write my story (but adjacently his too, because I wouldn’t be me, without him).
By ANITA RACHELLE3 years ago in Fiction
The Missing Key
I was scrambling to get out the door to head to work. Surprise surprise, I’d lost track of time. What else is new? In what felt like a whirlwind motion, I threw my jacket on and grabbed my bag. And even though I was in a rush, I took a second to go through it to make sure I had everything, just out of habit.
By Jaye Ruggiero-Cash3 years ago in Fiction