Short Story
A Majuli Childhood
The smell of fermented bamboo shoots always takes me back. It’s a pungent, earthy smell, a bit like strong cheese mixed with damp earth, that hangs in the air during the monsoon season. In Assam, where I grew up on the river island of Majuli, this smell was as much a part of the monsoon as the rain itself.
By Tales by J.J.2 years ago in Fiction
Mystery of a Future Time
Rosco Patricks turned off the water. His first shower in his newly remodeled bathroom worked perfectly. His wife had been nagging him about replacing the outdated flooring, shower tile and fixtures for the past nine months. He had been reluctant to start the project but finally gave in a couple of months ago. Now that it was finished he realized it was well worth the effort.
By Scott A. Gese2 years ago in Fiction
The Lost Show. Content Warning.
I watched you stand in the middle of the empty theater, red seats hugging the corners of the memory, crying. You were still in the dress from the show but the dark red didn't look as good as it did on the stage. It fell into the background of red, red, red.
By Silver Daux2 years ago in Fiction
The Bloom of Ethan
Ethan adjusted the strap of his satchel and stepped cautiously into the dense, misty forest. His heart raced as he followed the whispers of the wind—not the usual breeze that rustled leaves but a distinct voice calling his name. For years, he had been able to hear plants speak, a secret he kept from everyone. Today, they led him to the Indigo Bloom, a fabled flower said to grant a person’s deepest desire in exchange for their most precious memory.
By Lunar Quill (Fantasy Walker )2 years ago in Fiction
"The Hidden Legacy: Secrets Beneath the Sphinx"
Secrets Beneath the Sphinx: An Unforgettable Discovery The sun blazed mercilessly over the golden sands of Egypt, painting the endless dunes in hues of amber and gold. I, Dawn, a young scientist with an insatiable curiosity for ancient mysteries, stood before the majestic Great Sphinx of Giza. Its enigmatic gaze stretched beyond the horizon, as if guarding secrets that defied time. Beside me, Sai, my ever-enthusiastic assistant, adjusted his hat, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "We're standing on history, Dawn," Sai said, his voice a mix of awe and anticipation. "And if the legends are true," I replied, "we're about to rewrite it."
By Say the truth 2 years ago in Fiction
The Timeline of the Antichrist: A Shadowy Figure
The Antichrist, a figure shrouded in religious and mythical prophecies, remains a subject of fascination and fear. In Christian eschatology, the Antichrist is often depicted as a powerful and deceptive individual who will arise during the end times, opposing and mimicking Christ.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Fiction
SpongeBob and the Adventures of FinCoon: Part 6
The group gathered around FinCoon, their minds buzzing with questions. After the defeat of the Guardian, they felt a strange sense of accomplishment but also unease. The chamber had grown eerily quiet, save for the faint hum of the shattered orb still pulsing gently on the pedestal.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Fiction
