Short Story

The Queen of Sheba and a Messenger Bird (Part 2/2)
Instead, Bilqis decided to test King Sulaiman's honesty by sending him a letter full of rich gifts and complex questions. King Suleiman ignored them when the delegation of majesty arrived with gifts. He sent them back saying that he would bring such a mighty force that they would not be able to resist and humiliate them by banishing them from the land.
By Thowhid Miah3 years ago in Fiction
Paper Dolls. Content Warning.
This is part of a series. There are two other stories before this one: 1. Glass Dolls and 2. Straw Dolls I recommend starting with Glass Dolls, but you do you.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Fiction
Ben, the clever spider
In a small village in Nigeria, there lived a clever spider named Ben. Ben was known far and wide for his quick wit and cunning ways. One day, as he sat in his web, he overheard the animals in the kingdom complaining about the lack of water in the nearby river.
By Saadatu Rafiu3 years ago in Fiction
Eternal Echoes of Love
The autumn leaves whispered secrets to the wind as they danced to a mournful tune. The small town of Willowbrook had always been known for its serene beauty, but for Sarah and David, it had become a cruel backdrop to their tragic love story.
By Bianca Lane3 years ago in Fiction
Sandbox Eight . Top Story - September 2023.
Sandbox eight was sealed off for a good reason, but occasionally someone’s kid would ignore the caution tape and unwittingly wander off and play in it anyway. Seven other sandboxes had been built around sandbox eight in a failed attempt to keep the kids out, but sandbox eight was a siren to the kids, it’s song continued to bring them into the sand until one last child was left in the city, Joey.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Fiction
The Queen of Sheba and a Messenger Bird (Part-01 of 02)
The Queen of Sheba's account is mostly found in the religious books and traditions, such as the Bible and the Quran. According to Islamic mythology, the Queen of Sheba, also known as Bilqis, is a mythical character from antiquity. She is reported to have ruled over the ancient kingdom of Sheba, which is thought to have been on the southern Arabian Peninsula, probably in what is now Yemen.
By Thowhid Miah3 years ago in Fiction
The Lumina Chronicles: The Awakening of Wilkins
The forest around Wilkins continued to come alive with ominous murmurs and eerie movements. Shadows slithered through the underbrush, and the once serene grove was now a malevolent labyrinth. It was as if the creature he had just encountered was but the harbinger of a greater, more sinister force.
By LuxeHub3 years ago in Fiction
Feral
Content Warning: Child peril. Feral had been watching the little girl intently as the older boy led her into the woods toward the place of scattered bones. Once he had abandoned her near the dragon’s lair, he had been easy enough to dispatch, a satisfying snack in the deep shadows of the afternoon light. Feral would not tolerate those who drew near to his sanctuary. He knew the fear of strangers.
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock3 years ago in Fiction
The Letter. Content Warning.
He set the envelope on the table between them. She ran her fingers over the return address in the upper left-hand corner. They exchanged a glance; they both recognized the address immediately.
By Stephanie Hoogstad3 years ago in Fiction
Unforgettable Melodies
Chapter 1: "Musical Encounter" In a bustling city, two strangers, Lily and Ethan, found themselves sitting side by side in a crowded subway train. Ethan's fingers gently tapped a familiar tune on his guitar, capturing Lily's attention. Mesmerized by his talent, she couldn't help but smile.
By Mahnoor Siddiqui3 years ago in Fiction
The Woman in Black: A Subway Mystery
Part 1: The Enigmatic Arrival It was an ordinary day in the bustling city, and the subway station was a hive of activity. Commuters hurriedly made their way to their destinations, lost in their thoughts, but one figure stood out amidst the crowd—a woman in a striking black dress and oversized sunglasses.
By StoryholicFinds3 years ago in Fiction
The Remarkable Journey of a Dollar Bill
Once upon a time, in a bustling city, there lived a humble one-dollar bill named Bill. Bill was no ordinary dollar bill. He had dreams, aspirations, and a burning desire to embark on an incredible journey, far away from the confinements of wallets and cash registers.
By KEOK3 years ago in Fiction