Short Story

"The Chrono Watch
In the bustling city of Arcadia, nestled within the heart of a clockmaker's shop, lived a young apprentice named Samuel. He spent his days surrounded by intricate gears, delicate springs, and the soothing tick-tock of the antique clocks that adorned the shop's walls.
By Madukwe uche Jennifer 3 years ago in Fiction
Echoes of Resilience: A Tale of Struggle, Solidarity, and Revolution
In the face of adversity, the human spirit can ignite a spark that sets ablaze the engines of change. From the depths of oppression, resilience emerges as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path towards a more just and equitable world.
By Mr.5033 years ago in Fiction
Elephant in the Small Dark Box
In the core of a curious town, where cobblestone roads wound their direction between provincial houses, a startling secret unfurled one cloudy morning. Short-term, a little dim box showed up in the focal point of the clamoring town square. It remained as tall as a kid, enclosed by a quality of persona that caught the consideration and interest of each and every resident.
By R Roka3 years ago in Fiction
Whispers of the Abyss
In the quaint town of Eldridge, where secrets whispered through the cobblestone streets and shadows danced in the moonlight, lived a man named Victor Kellan. Victor, an enigmatic figure, had an uncanny ability to uncover the town's deepest mysteries. His reputation for solving perplexing cases drew the attention of both the curious and the desperate.
By Fathima Faheema3 years ago in Fiction
The reality of Life
Title: The Reality of Life In the heart of the bustling city, where the sky was always cloaked in a muted gray, lived a woman named Evelyn. She was on the cusp of her fortieth birthday, and as she stood on the balcony of her apartment, she couldn't help but reflect on the tumultuous journey that had brought her to this point.
By Fiyisola 3 years ago in Fiction
Beyond the Misty Peaks
Once upon a time in a small village nestled in the mountains, there lived a young girl named Emily. The village, surrounded by lush greenery, crystal-clear streams, and breathtaking views, was a haven for simple, content lives based on farming and craftsmanship. However, Emily, with her unyielding curiosity, always yearned for the unknown realms beyond the misty peaks that sheltered their village.
By SHEIKH 3 years ago in Fiction
Chronicles of Starlight Haven
In the serene village of Star-haven, nestled between undulating hills and caressed by the gentle flow of a crystal-clear river, a mystical artifact lay hidden – the Celestial Chronometer. As the village slept, unaware of the wonders that awaited them, the ancient timepiece rested in an underground chamber beneath the roots of the sacred Starlight Tree.
By SHEIKH 3 years ago in Fiction
Stepping in to the Unknown
Bright white nothingness surrounded me as I stood on the threshold of a remarkable adventure. My heart pounded with a mixture of excitement and nerves, my mind racing with thoughts of what lay ahead. This was my first time aboard a spaceship, a moment that filled me with both awe and trepidation.
By Blaise3 years ago in Fiction
She Cried Golden Tears
Moonlight dawdles solemnly through the window, shining down on hunched over shoulders. Golden tears trickle down from her ebony-colored eyes as she gazes into the mirror. A single tentacle composed of ink streams down her legs, curving over her discarded, red-stained swim clothes, before slithering up to her shoulders and bunching them tight in an inhuman grip. Her body stiffens like cardboard, the oxygen rippling from her lungs as the spiky feeler inches close to her eyes.
By Khedesia Knight 3 years ago in Fiction
Simone and Gerrie
“Simone, what do you think of this line?” He looks up and down the grocery aisle but can't find it. “Gerrie, I don’t like it.”
By Andrea Corwin 3 years ago in Fiction
She Needs To Know
I’m sitting here in my room in the dark, thinking. I think I lost her but I’m unsure why. This girl, this woman, she was starting to become my life, and now my life is gone. I hate the fact that her absence is affecting me this much. It is 1am and I am unable to fall asleep. Work is going to be impossible to do tomorrow if I’m sleep deprived. My mind will not stop thinking about her. I want to call her and just go back to a week ago when our chats were flirty and fun. I keep reading her last text where she said she must speak with me after work. I knew as soon as I read that text that something had changed. I didn’t say much during our last conversation, instead I listened to what she had to say. As soon as I saw her I knew she wanted to end it. I ordered a glass of wine and sat there in front of her and watched as she nervously told me she wanted it to end. The “it” was of course our relationship. This woman did not know she was asking me to somehow tell my heart to stop loving her. For some reason that night I decided not to say anything and instead I left money on the table and walked out of the restaurant. Was that childish? I didn’t care, all I wanted to do was get away as soon as possible. My heart was breaking but I could not let her see that. It has been one week since the last time I saw her. No calls, no messages, she just disappeared from my life as if she never existed. I wonder if she ever loved me, she certainly fooled me into thinking she did. The things we talked about, the romantic gestures she made for me, not to mention the physical and mental attraction we shared made me fall deeper and deeper in love. Dammit, why did she make me feel so sure about the way she felt about me! She convinced me for months that she wanted me. Why then out of the blue did she decide to end it? It doesn’t make any sense, unless she found someone better. It's 2am now and I just want to sleep. Whenever I close my eyes I see her lying next to me. I decide to believe my fantasy and fall asleep with my girl next to me, this way I finally get some sleep.
By Lily3 years ago in Fiction
Feathers Of Resilience
In the Evergreen Forest, a Wise Owl worked as the head teacher for all the animals. Wise Owl taught reading, arithmetic, Earth Science, and Social Studies. He was known for inventing clever games like predator trivia, disguise and seek, and hunting. Wise Owl loved to teach. He always found it gave him a sense of feeling helpful to his little animal students.
By Daphsam3 years ago in Fiction