Short Story

The Village Night Market
His bag was heavy. Unusually heavy for a backpacker. The rush of the crowd outside the train quickly filled the void of the almost empty carriage.
By Joshua Maggs4 months ago in Fiction
The Moon Princess of Ayanmo Forest. AI-Generated.
The Moon Princess of Ayanmo Forest Long before kingdoms were drawn on maps and before merchants crossed the great rivers of West Africa with caravans of gold and ivory, there existed a hidden kingdom known as Olori.
By Kelvinking Omoregie4 months ago in Fiction
The Town That Measured Shadows. AI-Generated.
The Town That Measured Shadows The train left Elias at a platform that did not appear on any map. He knew this because he had checked three times.
By Kelvinking Omoregie4 months ago in Fiction
The Basket House
October 18 It was a chilly afternoon in the neighborhood of Majesty Oaks Estates. The autumn breeze is blowing this afternoon, and it is a safe haven for both the birds in the trees and the neighborhood kids at play. One could say this was the safest neighborhood around. I find this neighborhood to be relaxing during the holiday season. Today, I must finish my last assignment before I graduate. I’m feeling anxious, but I am having faith that this project will go well.
By Nozomi Rose4 months ago in Fiction
The Day the World Held Its Breath: How the US–Iran War Finally Ended
1. The Beginning of Fear It didn’t start quietly. The first strike came like thunder in a clear sky, shocking the world into instant awareness. Within hours, headlines exploded across every screen, carrying images of fire, destruction, and panic. What had once been political tension suddenly turned into something much darker—a full-scale conflict. People everywhere felt it, even thousands of miles away. Fear had no borders, and now, neither did war.
By Muhammad Zeeshan4 months ago in Fiction
Effie, Simon, & Lorelai
Needless to say at this point, Effie's relationship with Lonnie was volatile. I don't know how many times she left him, or how many times she threatened to. Nor am I privy to how many times he told her he'd kill himself if she left, if she didn't return. I'm sure for every time I know about, there are several I don't.
By L.C. Schäfer4 months ago in Fiction
The Donkey and the Bear. AI-Generated.
Deep in the Greenleaf Forest, where tall trees swayed gently in the wind and colorful birds sang cheerful songs, lived a kind-hearted donkey named Danny. Danny was not the strongest animal in the forest, nor was he the fastest. However, he was known for his curiosity and his willingness to help others.
By Yasir Rahman4 months ago in Fiction
After 12 O'Clock. AI-Generated.
The rain had been falling since evening, tapping softly against the windows of the old mansion on the edge of town. Most people avoided the place, believing it was haunted. Strange lights were sometimes seen in the attic, and neighbors often claimed they heard footsteps echoing through the empty halls after midnight.
By Yasir Rahman4 months ago in Fiction
The Village Beyond the Fog. AI-Generated.
The Village Beyond the Fog The bus driver refused to explain why he stopped. "This is your stop," he said, pointing toward a narrow dirt road disappearing into thick white fog.
By Yasir Rahman4 months ago in Fiction
Trapped
The boy had fallen asleep shortly after the older man had cleaned him up. The older man was sitting on the desk chair, and Henry was standing next to him. They thought it would be best to stay away from the door, and they wanted to stay with the boy, in case he needed them.
By Emy Quinn4 months ago in Fiction
The Last Lightkeeper. AI-Generated.
The storm arrived without warning. At sunset, the sea had been calm enough to mirror the sky, but by midnight, waves slammed against the cliffs like giant fists. Rain lashed the windows of Blackstone Lighthouse, and the old tower groaned beneath the wind.
By Asif ali4 months ago in Fiction
The Lighthouse That Was Never There. AI-Generated.
The fog arrived without warning. One moment, the sea stretched clear and silver beneath the moonlight. The next, a thick white wall swallowed the horizon, the stars, and even the bow of Captain Elias Hart's fishing boat.
By Mr How4 months ago in Fiction