Short Story

Stick 'em up. Top Story - September 2023.
Connor trembled. Until this very moment, he’d never considered the difficulty of staying perfectly still. As he stared down the barrel of the gun it became abundantly apparent. His hands shook as he fought the urge to wipe away the sweat stinging his eyes.
By Sian N. Clutton3 years ago in Fiction
Lost Packages and Found Dreams
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By Gary Lougheed3 years ago in Fiction
LOVE. Content Warning.
Love is a wondrous and intricate emotion that has captivated and puzzled humanity throughout the ages. It is a profound feeling that can bring immense joy, but also vulnerability and uncertainty. Love manifests in various forms and depths, permeating our lives with its enchanting presence.
By Praise Tunde3 years ago in Fiction
The Ladies Man
Once upon a time in the bustling city of Kingston, there was a man named Sebastian who had earned himself quite the reputation. He was known far and wide as "The Ladies' Man." With his charming smile, impeccable style, and smooth demeanor, Sebastian had a way of capturing the hearts of women wherever he went.
By Nonki Joy Nkeinin 3 years ago in Fiction
Faceless pursuit
Samuel had been homeless a month now. He was a weary soul who roamed the streets, seeking shelter, food and water wherever he could find it.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Fiction
The lost Eisteddfod
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By S. T. Buxton3 years ago in Fiction
It Rained On Stoker Street. Top Story - September 2023.
Chauncey had a shot. That’s what the small, typed letters on the paper implied at least. Brown eyes lifted from the stained paper and over to the coffee-coated hands of the stranger who had given it to him. They narrowed beneath the fringe of loose, black curls going wavy and droopy underneath the oppressive humidity.
By Silver Daux3 years ago in Fiction
Wake Up!!!!!
"WAKE UP!!!" "WAKE UP!!" It was so loud, it screamed at me. I'd been dreaming in my bed, but now I was under a dirty blanket on a cold stone floor, this was wrong.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Fiction
The Tale of the Laughing Shadows
In the heart of the African savanna, where the golden sun kissed the earth and the sprawling acacia trees provided shade to a world teeming with life, there lived a clan of hyenas known as the Kikazu These creatures, often misunderstood and feared, had a story that went far beyond their eerie laughter and cunning ways.
By Aparna3 years ago in Fiction
Artificial intelligence (AI) . Content Warning.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries, including healthcare, cybersecurity, and communications. In each of these areas, AI is being used to improve efficiency, accuracy, and security.
By Nouman Yousaf3 years ago in Fiction
Lily’s bakery
Once upon a time in a quaint little town, there lived a young woman named Lily. She had a small bakery at the heart of the town, known for its delicious pastries and warm ambiance. Every morning, she woke up early to bake fresh treats, and her bakery was always filled with the sweet aroma of her creations.
By Riamsukafe3 years ago in Fiction
Battlefield Washington . Content Warning.
Good morning. It is 8:55 a.m. on September 11th 2001 and I am getting ready to make my way to my office inside of the Pentagon in Washington D.C. I’ve been a Petty Officer here at the Pentagon for sometime now and I love my work in the military right here at our nation’s capital. I love my homeland and everyone in it and I love knowing that I’m doing my part in not only defending my country but other nations around the globe as well. As I walk inside I’m greeted by my fellow military personnel and they are just ready for the day as I am.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Fiction