Short Story
Dragon Bones
May 20th, 2022 | 8 A.M | Leith, Edinburgh UK A bone-rattling boom from the ferry’s fog horn broke Ellie’s deep concentration. Peeling her dark green, blood-shot eyes away from the delicate papyrus pages resting in her sweating palms, she carefully closed the leather bound journal, wrapped it with a thick piece of brown cloth, then using both of her thumb prints, locked it inside of a stainless steel case.
By Kale Sinclair3 years ago in Fiction
The Road. Content Warning.
Today, I conclude what has been this long journey. Here I am, back on the road. It was inevitable that my journey ends where it began. I walk along this path, cars pass me by, and a trail of blood haunts my memories. When I first began to walk, I encountered Margot. There she was, beautiful, enchanting, and some might even say, she shined brightly. So what did I do? I killed her.
By Nathan Miller3 years ago in Fiction
Journey
The desert, a vast expanse of endless dunes and relentless sun, stretched out before me. It was a place of desolation, where the unforgiving elements painted a landscape of stark beauty. The sand, golden and scorching, seemed to go on forever, and the heat of the sun pressed down on me, making each step a test of endurance.
By Haris Hadzic3 years ago in Fiction
Harmonies of the Cosmos
Not too far in the future, Earth has established communication with the highly developed extraterrestrial culture known as the Melodians. A species of creatures known as the Melodians only exchanged messages through a special kind of music that they felt was the cleanest way to express their feelings and ideas. Their songs carried messages of harmony, peace, and understanding throughout the universe.
By Tinyiko Shitlhangu3 years ago in Fiction
A Romantic Sketch in the Center of Gauteng
Within the bustling city of Gauteng, where dreams are chased and interests ignited, there was a coffee shop settled on a calm road corner. The smell of naturally ground coffee beans and the delicate songs of jazz music filled the room, creating a vibe that allured the weary souls looking for comfort within the warmth of a comforting container of coffee. It was in this interesting sanctuary that the ways of two outsiders, Betty and John, converged one stormy evening.
By Eva Itumeleng Malinga3 years ago in Fiction
A story of hope against misery
In a little town settled between rolling slopes, there lived a youthful boy named Steven. Steven was known all through the town for his brilliant grin and tender nature. In spite of his family's battles to form close friendships, Steven never complained or felt sharp about their circumstances. He was substance with the straightforward delights life had to offer, finding joy within the magnificence of the nature that encompassed him and the giggling of his companions.
By Eva Itumeleng Malinga3 years ago in Fiction
Undying Love: The Haunting of a Heart
In my heart, I believed that the love Will and I shared would carry us through the challenges of life. Two years together, and the honeymoon phase was still an endless embrace. But fate had a cruel twist in store for us, one that would shatter our blissful world.
By Sophia Hayes3 years ago in Fiction
