Short Story

The Beast of Northwoods
Once upon a time there was a wealthy businessman named Simon. Simon had fallen on hard times. His wife of 25 years died. A fire destroyed his business. He went into bankruptcy. Finally, he had to sell his beautiful mansion, forcing him, his 2 sons and 2 daughters to move to the small town of Northwoods.
By David E. Perry2 years ago in Fiction
The Kuchinawa:
In the bustling, neon-lit streets of Tokyo, a new urban legend appeared, captivating the city's residents with its eerie and mysterious nature. This legend was about the Kuchinawa, a peculiar entity that roamed the darkest alleys and most crowded streets of the city.
By Sara C2 years ago in Fiction
Quick Flights
Everyone has always said not to gamble, especially in Vegas. “You can’t beat the odds!” “The odds are stacked against you!” True, but that was far from the only reason why you have such a tough time winning in Vegas.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile2 years ago in Fiction
The Pixie Hacks the Mean Machine
The Pixie cowled her cape across her face to shield it from the sparks. That tank of a truck – The Mean Machine – missed her by inches, scraping instead across the edge of an old iron dumpster.
By Alex Tucker2 years ago in Fiction
One hero's end is another's beginning. Top Story - January 2025.
The sun always set early on the people of Cliffhaven. The town's positioning at the base of the cliff was the leading reason, it was never long after midday that the town was thrust into the shadows.
By Liam Storm2 years ago in Fiction
Stay Long Enough
A hot dry breeze rolled lazily past carrying the scents of the diverse meals of the street vendors. The clanging of their tongs on grills mingled with the boisterous laughter of the booze-soaked bar flies that had stumbled into the streets.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile2 years ago in Fiction
Hungover on the Threshold of Eternity. Top Story - January 2025.
The next chapter in The Shambella Saga! We again find ourselves eavesdropping on an exchange that happened before the Turning.
By C. Rommial Butler2 years ago in Fiction
YOU'RE ALL MINE - ch 30
YOU’RE ALL MINE - ch 30 (the magic of Midnight) ^ ^ Back home, Finola encouraged Mia to explain to her parents what they had done. “Mia, you need to get used to explaining your actions. Your parents should know of your capabilities.” Then added, “Brian, Morena, Mia has the gift, actually many gifts. With your permission, I’d like to work with her to enhance them. Teach her how and when to use them and just as important, how to curtail them. Brian, you’ve allowed your gifts to wane, but we shouldn’t allow that to happen to Mia. Please, allow me to help. Under the circumstances, it’s my opinion that might prove to be necessary.”
By Margaret Brennan2 years ago in Fiction
Roots and Romance - A Fight for Nature and Love – Chapter 17
Follow the story thread: You're now on Chapter 17. To fully understand the narrative, consider starting from the beginning with Chapter 1. If you're looking to recap the previous chapter, you can find Chapter 16 here – and then dive back binto the story with renewed context.
By Kingsley Gomes, PhD.2 years ago in Fiction
The Crimson Warrior: Legacy of the Hidden Fire
**The Crimson Warrior: Legacy of the Hidden Fire** In the Land of Kira, where the wind whispered of ancient secrets and the mountains held untold power, a young warrior named Ryu lived. He had grown up with the shadows of legends looming over him. His father, the greatest warrior the land had ever known, had vanished years ago, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.
By Abhishek2 years ago in Fiction
Goodbye Jason
Tonight is Jason’s final night. He turns a corner into a dark alley at the highest speed he can manage, which isn’t much. He is obese and gasping for breath already, and his heart pounds like it’s ready to give out.
By The West Wing Archives2 years ago in Fiction
Celia or Mr. Charybdis
“Hey, Odie, they’re going to start singing Celia’s retirement song and then cut the cake. Better get there quick or you won’t get a corner piece. Yummy, frosting,” Beatrice giggled and rubbed her bulging belly; she was thirty-two weeks pregnant.
By Amos Glade2 years ago in Fiction