Short Story
The Love of a Mother
The Love of a Mother “Mom, do you love me?” “Michael...let me tell you a story. ‘The chief surgeon announces, “There was a massive fire at a hotel in St. Ann. We have a lot to do tonight. So operate with a calm mind, maybe utter a word of prayer before you begin and do your best. Let’s do this!”
By Deborah Lazarus3 years ago in Fiction
Animal Instincts. Content Warning.
I followed Jasen down the stairs. It had been thirty nights and thirty days of being trapped in this house, and I was starting to lose count. The drugs they continually forced on us didn’t help with my sense of time–many days, it was a struggle to hold onto the reality of what was happening.
By Joelle E N3 years ago in Fiction
The Birthday Party
River was at Jackson’s birthday party. River’s mother made him go, or he would have stayed home. It wasn’t because he didn’t like Jackson, but because River was the type of child other kids tended to ignore. River didn’t hold this against other kids; he just accepted it as truth and avoided large groups of kids where he could.
By Mother Combs (Sharon)3 years ago in Fiction
Ruler of the Kingdom of the Air. Content Warning.
Chapter 1 When the nurses looked down at him, their faces blushed. The ruddiness of their visages let the mother know that this child should be kept in good care. His mother, Gambina Stockwell, an editor at Wilmington, Delaware publishing house Lamden now on maternity leave, cradled him. When the father, Greene Stockwell, Wilmington credit card company Delacredit senior vice president showed up, his excitement proved to be palpable. His six foot frame made him tower over the nurses. Brown skin enveloped his entire physique and contrasted the mother’s light brown complexion.
By Skyler Saunders3 years ago in Fiction
From Heartbreak to Happiness: A Tale of Love and Resilience
In the bustling halls of Crestwood College, a shy teenager named Ethan embarked on a new chapter of his life. His heart held a world of dreams, and Google's search results couldn't predict the twists of fate that awaited him.
By aman dolui3 years ago in Fiction
Paper Boat and the Evening..
The autumn evening was drawing in, and the sun was starting to set in a blaze of fiery reds and oranges. Dillie Williams sat on the bank of the river, her hands in the water. She was moving them slowly, back and forth, as she watched the leaves fall from the trees and float away with the river flow.
By Shailendra Rathore3 years ago in Fiction
The Flare
They had a tent and some supplies but were stuck on the ice. It was flat as far as the horizon in every direction. The sky was cloud-covered and they were not sure if it was day or night, it was a permanent twilight that they were caught in. They were cold and tired and lost.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in Fiction
The Enlightened Journey
In the remote mountains of Tibet, nestled among towering peaks and whispering pines, there lived a humble Buddhist monk named Kalden. His days were filled with meditation, prayer, and tending to the monastery's serene garden. The villagers revered him for his wisdom and kindness, but Kalden was known far and wide for a remarkable gift - the power to heal not just the body, but also the troubled souls of those who sought his guidance.
By harry henry3 years ago in Fiction
