Short Story
Symphony
He waited for almost an hour, sitting on the large steps outside the theater before the girl joined him. The violin was now hidden in a case of a soft shade of purple, which she clutched protectively between her arms as she moved hesitantly, one uncertain step at a time. Clearly, the long dress she wore, also purple, was making it difficult for her, and the high heels didn't help either. It took her quite some time to reach him even after she had noticed him.
By Alessandro La Martina3 years ago in Fiction
A Vibrant Journey: My First Time in London
London, the city of dreams, had always been a place I longed to visit. As a Nigerian girl filled with curiosity and an appetite for adventure, the opportunity finally presented itself. With excitement coursing through my veins, I embarked on a journey that would forever etch memories in my heart.
By fasasi adedayo3 years ago in Fiction
The last days on Earth
The sun had long since become a fiery behemoth, its once gentle rays now scorching the Earth's surface. The planet, once teeming with life, had been reduced to a barren wasteland. The last humans on Earth, a small group of survivors huddled together in a makeshift underground shelter, knew that their time was running out. The air was thick with despair as they gathered around a dimly lit table, spread with maps and data charts. Jennifer, a brilliant scientist, had been leading their search for a new home for years. Her eyes, once filled with hope, were now clouded with exhaustion.
By claudiu vieriu3 years ago in Fiction
Shackles of love
Once upon a time, in a quaint coastal town, a remarkable love story unfolded. Lily and Max, a young couple deeply in love, found themselves entangled in the shackles of societal expectations. Their relationship faced opposition from Max's disapproving family, who believed Lily was not the right match for their son.
By happy alex 3 years ago in Fiction
The Enigma of Eldoria. Content Warning.
Chapter 1: The Mysterious Letter In the small town of Oakbrook, nestled deep in the countryside, lived a young orphan named Amelia Evans. She had always felt like she didn't quite belong, but her life was about to change forever. On her thirteenth birthday, Amelia received a peculiar letter, delivered by a wise-looking owl. The envelope bore the crest of Eldoria Academy, a school for gifted individuals with extraordinary abilities.
By Manoj Jayaram3 years ago in Fiction
Midnight Graveyard Walk
Last night I was walking to my old home and decided to take a short cut past the cemetery. Three girls walked up to me and said that they were really scared to walk past the cemetery at night because they were afraid of ghosts, so I agreed to let them walk with me.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Fiction
Fractured Bonds
In a quiet suburban neighborhood, nestled behind the white picket fence of a seemingly idyllic home, the Johnson family faced a nightmare that would forever alter the course of their lives. Behind closed doors, hidden from prying eyes, a painful secret festered, threatening to unravel the very fabric of their existence.
By Ezekiel Dada3 years ago in Fiction
The Hidden Diaries
Melissa sat on the dusty attic floor, surrounded by cardboard boxes filled with the remnants of her childhood. She hadn't been in this forgotten space for years, but something had drawn her back, a whisper from the past she couldn't ignore. Her heart raced as she reached for an old, weathered diary, its pages yellowed with age.
By Ezekiel Dada3 years ago in Fiction
The Vanishing Act
A gloomy darkness engulfed Whispering Pines, a lovely town set among rolling hills and Thick woods. The formerly peaceful sanctuary has now become a place plagued with fear and uncertainty. The only sounds that broke the eerie calm were the occupants' whispered murmurs. Whispering Pines' peacefulness had been disrupted by a series of puzzling disappearances, generating a rising sense of unrest to gripped the once-close-knit community.
By Ogunbanjo Emmanuel3 years ago in Fiction
