Short Story

Stardust Serendipity
Once upon a time in the quaint town of Meadowville, there lived an ordinary man named Oliver Grey. He was just like everyone else—working a mundane job, leading a routine life. Little did he know, his destiny was about to take an extraordinary turn.
By Bharath ganesh satravu3 years ago in Fiction
Shining Light
Eleanor was far from godly. For one, she liked to eavesdrop; she liked to eavesdrop a lot. Her desire to be a fly on the wall probably stemmed from lack of trust, especially lack of trust in men. She always felt men’s characters were better assessed when they knew she wasn’t looking. Or, in many cases, hearing.
By BBqueen10103 years ago in Fiction
Adjustments
I sat alone in the cold gray waiting room, picking at the crusty edge of a tear in the orange vinyl seat cushion. Frosted glass slid open, and I heard my name.
By H.G. Silvia3 years ago in Fiction
Krampus Cracks. Content Warning.
Santa was visiting the Christmas Village before Christmas Eve, talking to all the good little boys and girls. Suddenly, he saw Krampus fly by on an old bicycle with two babies screaming in a basket. Santa knew he had to do something to save the innocent babies.
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Fiction
Heritage Route 55: A Tapestry of Lives Unfolding Across Generations
The Afternoon Lull 5:25 PM. The mid-afternoon sunlight filtered into Heritage Route 55 as it rumbled down Oakdale's Heritage Route past rows of old brick apartments and shops. Inside, passengers swayed gently with the movement, some dozing with headphones on while others blankly gazed out the smudged windows. For Jacob, this was his favourite time to ride the well-worn Route - the quiet before the crowds. Mornings felt empty, the bus bouncing over potholes with the occasional bleary-eyed worker. Evenings brought such teeming masses it was hard to find space to stand. But at 5:25 PM, an air of faded intimacy cloaked the bus, its occupants revealing snippets of their inner lives if you paused to look and listen.
By kenz zen3 years ago in Fiction
Antartica Peoples?
Introduction: Within nature's vast and abundant animal world, penguins stand out as one of the most captivating and beloved creatures. Famed for their charming appearance and waddling walk as well as unique adaptations for life in Antarctica, penguins capture our hearts when we playfully waddle along. Here we delve deeper into this captivating world by investigating characteristics, habitat, behaviors and challenges they face living within such an ever-evolving ecosystem.
By Rajeshkumar G3 years ago in Fiction
Aftermath. Top Story - December 2023. Content Warning.
I always came back home for Christmas, no matter how hard it was to look my loved ones in the eye. I was in the passenger seat of my brother's Mazda, restless. The aircon was turned up almost as loud as the music he was playing. I was grateful for the way it eliminated any chance of silence between us.
By Poppy 3 years ago in Fiction
Whispers of the Crimson Sky
Title: "Whispers of the Crimson Sky" The air was thick with tension as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the barren landscape. The once serene meadows now echoed with the haunting whispers of an impending storm – a storm of war that had engulfed the nation in a relentless grip.
By ARTIST3 years ago in Fiction
The Christmas Market. Top Story - December 2023.
Well, I have been a little elsewhere of late, but I have just slipped in this one for the Vocal+Assist Facebook group December prompt below:
By Hannah Moore3 years ago in Fiction
Sock-stealing Squirrels and Mayorly Mischief: A Merrymead Tale
Once upon a time inside the old fashioned metropolis of Merrymead, mischief became as commonplace as the morning dew. The townsfolk have been recognised for his or her playful spirits, constantly locating new and innovative ways to entertain themselves. Among them, mischievous friends, Jake and Lily, had been notorious for his or her mythical pranks.
By Kageno Hoshino3 years ago in Fiction
Snowed In
Edward Grey knew that the snow was coming but he had already booked his stay at Dewy Dew-Wright’s ski lodge months in advance. Refunds were only given if cancelations were made with 1 month’s notice. News of an approaching blizzard would not stop a ski resort town anyway. After all, how bad could it be? Snow was good for business. By the time he checked in, it had already started. It wasn’t all that heavy of a snowfall, but some of the guests had already started to leave. Most of the staff was leaving also. They didn’t want to get stuck there.
By David E. Perry3 years ago in Fiction
City of André
André Glory is laying on his hospital bed surrounded by friends and family as he nears the end of his life. Death is not far, but André does not fear. He knew this day was on its way because his health has been in rapid decline for over a decade. André was able to avoid the end because he is such a strong willed survivor who refuses to go down without a fight.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Fiction