Short Story
Echoes of the Battlefield
The sun hung low on the horizon, casting long shadows across the war-torn landscape. It had been years since the conflict had begun, but the scars it left on the people were deeper than any crater. In a small village nestled between rolling hills, there lived a woman named Elena. She had witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of war on the human spirit.
By Ivan Aquino3 years ago in Fiction
"The Triangle of Hearts"
In the small, picturesque town of Willowbrook, nestled in the rolling hills of Vermont, there lived three brothers: Gabriel, Ethan, and Liam. The Anderson brothers were known for their charisma and charm, but it was their tragic love story that would become the stuff of local legend.
By Chika Unaigwe3 years ago in Fiction
"The Memory Exchange"
In a not-so-distant future, humanity had made a stunning discovery. Dr. Emily Clarke, a brilliant neuroscientist, had developed a revolutionary technology known as the "Memory Exchange." It allowed people to transfer their memories to others, providing a glimpse into another person's life. It was a breakthrough that promised to bridge gaps in empathy and understanding, but it also raised profound ethical questions.
By Chika Unaigwe3 years ago in Fiction
"The Quantum Echo"
In the year 2175, on a research station orbiting Proxima Centauri, Dr. Elena Rodriguez stared at the quantum supercomputer with a mixture of excitement and dread. The computer, known as "Labyrinth," had the power to unlock the mysteries of the universe, but it was also known for its enigmatic personality. It had once told a scientist to "reconsider life choices" after a series of failed experiments. Elena was about to run her most ambitious experiment yet.
By Chika Unaigwe3 years ago in Fiction
Underground Survival
The underground city of New Hope was a labyrinthine world of tunnels, chambers, and artificial light. It had become humanity's last refuge after a catastrophic event had rendered the surface world uninhabitable. Dr. Sarah Reynolds, a brilliant scientist, had dedicated herself to ensuring the survival of the human race, and her daughter Emma was her reason to keep pushing forward.
By Simon Scientist3 years ago in Fiction
You Won't Find Me There
I used to be afraid of the lone house at the end of Hatton Drive. Not of what it held inside, but of what it didn’t. “You really oughta go down there and go through everything already. It’s gonna sit and stew and rot. Especially that truck, and I know how much you…” On and on went Kim’s never-ending rant. Yes, I needed to do this and that and everything. And that’s all it was those days. Your grandparents who raised you die, and suddenly everyone needs you to do everything.
By Alivia Varvel3 years ago in Fiction
Boombox
It was all Michael’s fault. After three weeks of dating, he really wanted to do something special for Sara. There were flowers (white roses; a favourite she mentioned in passing), candy (little Coke bottles; he liked them, too), and a dinner (home cooked when his parents were out and he finally learned how to make his own bread). It was all perfect; Sara told him so. And then, his first big mistake that felt like the perfect ending.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Fiction
From Dust Til Dawn
September 11th 2021. On the 20th year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, four strangers who are linked by the history of September 11th, 2001 come together. One of them is a 30 year old banker named Jason. Another one is a 35 year old firefighter named Elaine. They are joined by a 57 year old retired army officer named Joe, and a 45 year old videographer named Freeman. When Jason was 10 years old he watched the attack on the World Trade Center while spending the morning with his mother in lower Manhattan. When Elaine was 15 years old her father was one of the firefighters that gave his life in the twin towers. When retired army officer Joe was 37 years old he helped save a lot of lives at the Pentagon when it was attacked on 9/11. When Freeman was 25 years old he lost a family member on United Airlines flight 93 who fought to stop the plane from reaching its target that morning.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Fiction
