Short Story
Sirens of the Serpent Isles: A Tale of Forbidden Magic
The Serpent Isles, shrouded in mist and mystery, were a place where legends were born. Among those legends, none was more enticing or perilous than the tale of the Sirens. They were said to be beautiful enchantresses, creatures of both desire and danger, who lured sailors to their doom with haunting melodies.
By Valentine Kadanyi3 years ago in Fiction
Death and the Tuna Baguette. Top Story - September 2023. Content Warning.
This story was written in response to a prompt by L.C. Schäfer in their story "Moonlighting": I've decided, in tribute, to keep the picture theme food motivated as it seemed to lend itself to what happens to poor Death in my story.
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Fiction
No Answers To The Past
My grandma passed away six years ago. I never got the chance to get to know her, but my mum told me a few stories about her, such as how grandma kept a diary about day-to-day things, how she loved sewing, and how she was the heart of the community.
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Fiction
The truth about big tech companies!!
Otherwise read the story In the heart of Silicon Valley, where innovation and ambition converged, there was a company known as TechCorp, one of the biggest tech giants in the world. With its charismatic CEO, Richard Stratton, at the helm, TechCorp had transformed the way people lived, worked, and connected with each other. Its products and services were used by billions across the globe, and its influence was undeniable.
By Fabian Staal3 years ago in Fiction
Fairy Lake: The Mysterious Saiful Muluk
The Northern regions of Pakistan are situated amidst the lofty mountain peaks of the Himalayas in Kaghan Valley. Within this region lies a mysterious lake, known as Saiful Muluk, the lake is greenish-blue crystal clear water that remains freezing cold. According to local folklore, a fairy and her prince are believed to reside in this lake. The legend goes that the lake is named after an Egyptian prince, Saiful Muluk, who inherited a vast treasure from his father. Among the treasures were two seals, one of which bore the image of the fairy queen, Princess Badri-ul-Jamala. The prince fell in love with the fairy and set out to find her.
By Nosakhare Osaghae3 years ago in Fiction
The Steele Pursuit
In the heart of bustling New York City, under the glow of neon lights and amidst the ceaseless hum of the metropolis, stood Detective Isabella Steele. With her striking blonde hair and a slender, graceful figure, she was an enigmatic force in the gritty world of crime, like her Dad who was in his time a prolific police officer before he was killed in a shootout, she had vowed to do all it takes to be an honest officer and a fighter of crime, he thought her to be resilient and bold in the face of adversities. And this she upholds no matter the situation.
By Larry Armstrong3 years ago in Fiction
WHISPERS OF THE MIDNIGHT MURDER
In the quiet, moonlit town of Goldenberg, nestled deep within the heart of the countryside, a paradox of unparalleled intrigue unfolded one fateful night. The story began at the edge of a dense forest, where the imposing façade of the McGregor Mansion stood tall and ominous. This once-grand estate, now shrouded in legends of ghostly apparitions and unsettling mysteries, was about to become the stage for a most perplexing murder.
By Caroline Kinoti3 years ago in Fiction
