Short Story

In Sickness And Health . Top Story - November 2024.
I stood in front of his safe. Tyler always bought in bulk: a crate of a hundred beers, a hundred condoms, probably would have bought a hundred tires for his hundred thousand dollar truck he bought when we barely had a hundred dollars in Cam’s college fund.
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in Fiction
The Chauffeur of the Mining Ground
In late nineteenth-century Australia, especially in New South Wales, the gold mining industry was booming. The allure of wealth drew miners and investors alike, leading to several gold rushes along the banks of rivers. Among those eager to capitalize on this opportunity was William Augustus Magnusson, a young man from the prestigious Magnusson family in Birmingham, England. His family had built a successful enterprise in iron, steel, and gold mining, and William sought to expand their legacy in the Australian goldfields.
By Mohammad Areez2 years ago in Fiction
The Call of Shadows and Sand
The river ran backwards on the day the Queen vanished. Since then, the kingdom of Zarynthia had been a shadow of its former self, as if her absence had stolen the very breath of the land. From the highest courts to the smallest villages, people whispered of a prophecy, that one day the kingdom would be restored by those who remembered her true magic. And so, two very different journeys began.
By Cindy🎀2 years ago in Fiction
Ella & Wilbur
Ella and Wilbur were best friends who lived in a shed. Ella was a ball of light with a flame for a tail. Wilbur was made of pots, pans, things, stuff, nuts, bolts, bits and bobs. They were all rusty and dusty.
By El 2 years ago in Fiction
The Myth of Our Beginning
When Nothing gave birth to Everything, two forces worked together to keep it in a constant state of balance and growth. The Light and the Dark were powerful entities, the former like a glowing shape shifter that shone in all directions, the latter a swirling mist, every inch of it an endless pit. Together they explored realms and dimensions simultaneously, pushing and pulling like magnets, spreading optimum harmonious health for Everything.
By El 2 years ago in Fiction
Eye Catching. Top Story - November 2024.
She was like a shot of espresso, standing there in the corner. The kind of thing that crashed into your brain, making you sit up and pay attention. But, not for the reasons you might think.
By Alexander McEvoy2 years ago in Fiction
Thanksgiving To Expresso. Top Story - November 2024.
This story is for L.C. Schäfer's October and November 2024 Challenge. Expresso to Karen was aphrodisiac. She stayed away from it as much as she could.
By Mariann Carroll2 years ago in Fiction
"The Day the Moon Vanished"
The day the queen disappeared, the river ran backwards. The day the moon sank below the horizon, the sea turned red. At first it seemed like a strange but passing event. The sailors shrugged, assuming it was simply a reflection of an unusual atmospheric condition. The tide continued, though more slowly than usual. The seas lapped the shores, perhaps a little more erratically, but life went on.
By Pubg TV2 years ago in Fiction
The Weight of Their Hands
The Weight of Their Hands In a town where shadows lingered, where hope felt like a dream, Lived a man of quiet strength, with eyes that held a gleam.
By DOMINION (GREED)2 years ago in Fiction
Sodom!
Then Abraham approached him and said: “Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked? Genesis, 18:23, New International Version
By M.2 years ago in Fiction
Truth about Isreal and Palestine
The history of the Israel-Palestine conflict is complex and deeply rooted, marked by both territorial disputes and cultural clashes that have persisted for over a century. The story of this conflict is not merely about borders but also about identity, religion, and deeply held beliefs about justice, security, and homeland.
By MSK Writes2 years ago in Fiction
A Failed Relationship
In the vast deserts of the Middle East and North Africa, a group of travelers set out on an expedition through the Sahara. Leading the caravan was a camel named Barakah, known for her calm demeanor and resilience against the harsh desert climate. As the group began their journey, they marveled at the strength and stamina of their camels, each perfectly adapted to the unforgiving desert environment. Their guide, Ahmed, shared fascinating stories and facts about these “ships of the desert.”
By MSK Writes2 years ago in Fiction