Short Story
Terrible As An Army With Banners
What is the story here? The sky is burning, and lightning splits the blackness of the night sky. There is a terrible army flying red banners, the colour of the blood they intend to spill, and they swarm into the city that they intend to lay waste to.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a year ago in Fiction
Gambler's Hope
A Gambler's Hope by Theodore Homuth Homuthbooks.com Lila sat at the slot machine, her fingers trembling as she fed another crumpled bill into the flashing maw. The casino’s neon glow bathed her in a false promise of fortune, the air thick with cigarette smoke and desperation. She was down to her last twenty, rent due in three days, and the electric bill already two weeks late. But the pull of the lever, the spinning reels, kept her rooted. One win, she told herself. One win could fix it all.
By Theodore Homuthabout a year ago in Fiction
The Forgotten Skill of Letter Writing
In an age of instant messages and voice notes, the art of writing letters has quietly slipped into history. Yet for centuries, letter writing was more than a way to communicate—it was a training ground for patience, reflection, and emotional intelligence.
By Shohel Ranaabout a year ago in Fiction
Spartan Training: Forging Legendary Warriors
In the annals of history, few societies have captured the imagination quite like ancient Sparta. Renowned for their military prowess and unyielding discipline, the Spartans weren't born warriors—they were meticulously forged through one of the most grueling training regimens the world has ever known. This system, known as the *agoge*, was more than just physical preparation; it was a comprehensive indoctrination into a life of austerity, loyalty, and combat readiness. Let's delve into the fascinating—and often brutal—world of Spartan training, exploring how it shaped not only individuals but an entire culture that stood defiant against overwhelming odds.
By Shohel Ranaabout a year ago in Fiction
A Guardian Angel and the Dog
Description This is a guardian angel short story about a clumsy protector and the dog that will not leave him alone. It is an angel and dog story of loyalty, comedy, and the strange bond that builds between the two while the human remains unaware.
By Joey Rainesabout a year ago in Fiction
A Guardian Angel’s Fight
Description This is a guardian angel short story about an unseen fight with a low-level demon. It is an angel versus demon story where a clumsy guardian struggles to hold on to the fob that links him to his charge, stumbling through battle but refusing to give up.
By Joey Rainesabout a year ago in Fiction
Deputized
The YouTube Video is an audio version of the story. Bart was riding the horse hard, too hard. It was a good, sturdy horse, but at this pace, it would not make it to Mexico, especially with the Rangers closing in. Instinctively, he tapped the saddlebag, reassuring himself that the loot was still there.
By Steve Lanceabout a year ago in Fiction
Never Let It In
I was yanked out of a dead sleep from a knock at the door. My heart pounded in my ears as I sat up. Trying to figure out if I had dreamed of the noise or if it were really happening. Before I could even begin to calm my heart, I heard the knock again. Louder and more frantic. It is almost as if the person on the other side of the door desperately needed my assistance at that exact second.
By Raphael Fontenelleabout a year ago in Fiction
The Knock That Wouldn't Go Away
The knock came at 11:47 p.m. Three sharp raps, quick and certain, like whoever was on the other side already knew I’d been awake, already knew I’d been listening to the quiet. I froze. The house had been utterly still until then, the kind of stillness that seeps into your bones, broken only by the hum of the refrigerator in the kitchen and the occasional groan of wood settling in the cold. I hadn’t expected anyone—hadn’t wanted anyone.
By Lawrence Leaseabout a year ago in Fiction
