Short Story

Mad Prince
A beautiful prince forcefully slaughters the cute kitten. His slender fingers twist around the small neck. This is the third kitten he killed. No one else knew. The innocent prince who was too weak for anything else, the poor boy who watches as his brothers win wars and the whole world seems to celebrate them. The queen hides behind a curtain, watching from the balcony. Horror fills her eyes. Her only child. He has her eyes. They’re always full of love for her. Now they’re hidden as he crouches in the back garden. The beautiful bed of red roses she planted herself in March blooms fiercely. So beautiful, the smell fills the whole area. But, the kitten has stopped moving.
By Nush3 years ago in Fiction
The Serpent's Kiss
In the heart of a sprawling metropolis, where the neon lights painted the streets in shades of electric blue and crimson, lived a man named Daniel Thorn. He was no ordinary figure, possessing a magnetic charm that drew people toward him, like moths helplessly fluttering toward a mesmerizing flame. Yet, beneath his captivating exterior, a tempest of secrets swirled, darker than the city's shadiest corners.
By Osita Anyaorah3 years ago in Fiction
Snowflakes and Sunbeams
In the heart of a bustling tropical city, there lived a young girl named Aria. Her world was one of perpetual sunshine, palm trees, and the comforting embrace of warm ocean breezes. Life in the tropical paradise was a never-ending summer, a symphony of vibrant colors and balmy days. But Aria had always been curious about the world beyond the equator, about places where snow covered the ground, and winter painted the landscape in shades of white.
By StoryholicFinds3 years ago in Fiction
From Rags to Riches, From Wealth to Wisdom
In the heart of the bustling city, where the gleaming storefronts beckoned with promises of luxury and indulgence, lived Jane, a diligent and hardworking house cleaner. Her life had always been marked by humility, and the dreams she harbored were simple, often revolving around the things she wished she could afford but never could.
By StoryholicFinds3 years ago in Fiction
The Game of Thrones Alternate Timeline: What If Ned Stark Stayed in Winterfell
"Game of Thrones", the iconic TV series based on George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels, is renowned for its complex characters, intricate political maneuvering, and epic battles for power. One of the central characters in the series is Eddard "Ned" Stark, the noble lord of Winterfell. In the original storyline, Ned's journey takes him to King's Landing, but what if he had chosen a different path and stayed in Winterfell? Let's explore this alternate timeline and the profound implications it could have on the world of Westeros.
By Adrian Wordsmith3 years ago in Fiction
Survivor: A Tale of the Zombie Apocalypse
Alone in the heart of a dense, dark forest, Sarah felt a shiver of unease crawl up her spine. She had ventured here to find solitude, but now, the oppressive silence of the woods seemed to close in around her. Her heart pounded, her breath quickened, and she knew that something was amiss.
By StoryholicFinds3 years ago in Fiction
Defying Gravity, Embracing Possibility"
Since her earliest memories, young Amelia was different from others. She was born without the sensation of gravity. While people marveled at her seeming ability to fly, the truth was even more extraordinary. She could move freely through the air, unhindered by the constraints of gravity. The world around her was her playground, and she reveled in her unique gift.
By StoryholicFinds3 years ago in Fiction
Bridging Worlds Through the Power of Reading
In a small, cozy room tucked away in a quiet corner of a bustling city, lived a girl named Emma. From a young age, Emma had developed a deep love for reading. Her room was a sanctuary of books, a world of endless stories and knowledge that stretched to the corners of her imagination.
By StoryholicFinds3 years ago in Fiction
Loud Silence
Divya and Anand lived as a couple, their marriage of twelve years cloaked in an unspoken and regretful sadness that hung in the air like a heavy fog. They had shared the same four walls, yet silence between them was louder than any argument they had ever had. The once-happy Hindu couple found themselves in the hollow depths of an unhappy and unfulfilling marriage. They were bound together by societal norms, but the embers of their fierce love had long faded into a mournful silence.
By Sidra Anjum3 years ago in Fiction
Scibbles
This was the day the war did not happen. The men, prepared for battle, knowing that they could die, slept with some difficulty, but they knew it was for a good cause.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Fiction
Dia de los Muertos
It was November 2nd, the last day of el Dia de los Muertos. Carmen Maria Isabella Sande Junquera entered the cathedral, pausing to dip her fingers in the holy water basin and bow to the crucifix while crossing herself. Candles lit the cathedral as far as she could see, their lights bouncing off the massive 24-karat décor. Though it was dimly lit, Carmen observed the church appeared to be vacant. Where was everyone? This was abuela’s funeral mass and her abuelita knew more than half the town. It was unthinkable that no one had shown up for it save her granddaughter.
By Cindy Calder3 years ago in Fiction
Brotherhood of Shadows
The grove of the ancient oak had been the heart of the Brotherhood of Shadows for generations. Its gnarled branches stretched high into the heavens, forming a canopy that concealed the mysteries below. As the members of the Brotherhood gathered in its shadows, the air was filled with anticipation. They were now the guardians of the Obsidian Codex, and their newfound knowledge held the key to preserving the delicate balance between the realms.
By Haris Hadzic3 years ago in Fiction