Short Story
Why Must I Be Like This?
The state of the world has usually been bothersome. More-so for the grand scheme of things, that is. However, sitting in the booth of the favourite coffee shop, in the corner of the bar; hell, finding oneself in the upper floors of the beastly and overcrowded city library caught up in watching the lives of fellow people unfold deems everything else unworthy of the little aspects in life.
By Arthur Chapman2 years ago in Fiction
Love in the Time of Wrestling
Combat Women's Wrestling had been in business for 14 years, and one of the promotion's big stars was Lena Pierce, nicknamed "The Iron Maiden" for her strong resolve. She had been wrestling for five years and boasted an impressive record in the ring, and had appeared to have seen it all in her time in the ring, until about a month ago.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Fiction
Un-Valentine Me
The Lamia girls were busy discussing their plans for Valentine’s Day in the coffee shop. They were too deep into their talk to pay attention to the other customers around them. Therefore, none of them noticed the smartly-clad young man enter the shop and walk over to their table until he cleared his throat. Looking up at him, they all groaned aloud upon seeing him.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Fiction
Fourteen Days in Hell
A Recollection of My Worst Job Ever I once had a job working for a company that bent steel rebar into various shapes for the construction industry. The company mainly hired ex-cons. I was okay with that. Everybody needs a second chance, right?
By Scott A. Gese2 years ago in Fiction
How Stories Define Our Reality
1. Stories assist in making sense of the world Life is messy, random, and disorienting. Stories provide us with a framework for making sense of chaos. They place a framework around our experiences so that we can perceive events as a logical story. If we hear a story, our brain will immediately begin looking for patterns, causes, and effects in the story.
By Ravirajsinh Sarvaiya2 years ago in Fiction
The Unexpected Valentine
Sarah clung to the idea of Valentine's Day like a lifeline. The pink and red decorations, the perfume-laden air in department stores, the promise of a love so grand it could be celebrated with teddy bears and overpriced roses. It was the stuff of dreams.
By Thaddeus Edah2 years ago in Fiction
Deep and Romantic wishes.
Forever, My Valentine The first time Ethan saw her, he felt something shift inside him. It wasn’t just admiration or attraction—it was something deeper, something his heart recognized before his mind could process it. Her name was Claire, and from that moment on, she became the most beautiful part of his world.
By Emmanuel che nde2 years ago in Fiction
Busy Tone
Earnest’s home sat on 10 acres, and his closest neighbor was a half-mile beyond the junipers, piñons, and scrub brush surrounding him. He’d been there three years after deciding he was done with people—he’d spent his life surrounded by people, and all that was behind him. He had his trees, his acreage, a local golf course, and this house. He’d done his best to love the house, but it wasn't as simple as he’d hoped.
By Philip Canterbury2 years ago in Fiction
