Short Story
"London Mix-Up"
In the bustling city of London, Nancy, a 34-year-old single woman, found herself trapped in the endless cycle of hangovers and tiresome blind date setups orchestrated by her well-meaning friends. One blurry morning, after another fruitless night out, she stumbled through the crowded streets, nursing a headache that echoed her frustration.
By Mubashira Kachhot3 years ago in Fiction
"City Lights, City Love"
In the bustling metropolis of New York City, Jade and Kimia found themselves entwined in a tale that began in the hallowed halls of a college dorm. Their story commenced with a moment of youthful impulsiveness, a shared vulnerability that led them to lose their innocence to each other. However, as fate would have it, their paths diverged after college, only to converge once more twelve years later, revealing a shared secret that had come to define their lives—both had become serial cheaters.
By Mubashira Kachhot3 years ago in Fiction
"Echoes of Us"
In the picturesque town that cradled hills in its embrace, Ana and Joey, a young couple deeply entwined in love, faced an unexpected twist of fate. It was on a rainy evening, the air heavy with anticipation, when their car skidded on the slippery roads, colliding with destiny in a devastating crash. Ana, the vibrant heartbeat of their shared existence, emerged from the wreckage with her memories shattered, scattered like fragments of a broken mirror. Joey, battered but not broken, stood by her hospital bed, grappling with the weight of a past slipping away.
By Mubashira Kachhot3 years ago in Fiction
Gold, Red Berries, Rosemary, and a Lilac-Colored Vine. Top Story - November 2023.
White-capped mountain peaks were the highest things, scraping along the underside of the still blue sky. They surrounded my village. I’d stare up at them and wonder how high they really went. Though I could see the tops of them from here, I knew I didn’t truly understand their height.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile3 years ago in Fiction
Real, Imaginary Beasts
“Run!” Orion promptly obeyed Luna’s frantic command without question. Ryker, their state-of-the-art lunar rover, suffered a catastrophic loss of power once they exited the falls. With the massing mob of alien creatures marching towards them from every direction, and no power to safely keep them protected inside of the rover, they were forced to abandon Ryker, and make a dangerous escape on foot.
By Kale Sinclair3 years ago in Fiction
Echoes of Eternity
The old Victorian mansion stood tall at the peak of a hill, its imposing figure casting a long shadow over the surrounding area. The twisted, gnarled trees that surrounded it seemed to whisper secrets to each other in hushed tones, creating an eerie and foreboding atmosphere that kept locals at bay. They claimed that the mansion was haunted by the spirits of its former inhabitants and warned others to avoid it at all costs.
By Megan Paul3 years ago in Fiction
Friendly Fire
Canicatti, Sicily | July 10th, 1943 | 2:32A.M Fire, incendiary rounds, and steel aircraft parts exploded all around him as he once again tumbled through hot, Italian air. Limp, densely-dark shadows of fellow paratroopers bounced off of his body as he struggled to tug the rip chord to his parachute.
By Kale Sinclair3 years ago in Fiction
