Short Story
Ol' Silas
Silas shuts the door with a click. A slice of the child running away from his house caught for a moment in the doorframe. His hook gleams at him from where it's hanging with his overcoat and waterproofs. Leaning on his stick, he peers past the dying houseplant on the sill. Almost dark, the back of that cheap polyester costume only just visible. See how they run. This one is carefree, now. All trace of fear gone. Excited to get back and show off the generous hall in that tacky orange bucket. Brag about the encounter with scary ole Silas Crowley. Stumping along the hallway, Silas reflects that that was the main thing that kept it alive: it would tell its friends. Let this one go, and more would surely follow. Silas tipped away his cold cocoa, and washed out the mug. He didn't like people. Didn't care to be liked, either. The rumours about his wife and daughter had flown around freely for years. It'd never impacted him after the police lost interest. Except... He'd had to behave. No more experiments. Give them no more reason for suspicion. Subsisting on scraps of fear from kids like that one, creeping up to his door on a dare. Already he could feel the aches in his joints easing. Walking a little straighter, he entered the dining room, and kissed his dear wife with a flourish, such as he hadn't for decades. Her desiccated skin hung off her bones.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
The First Glance
The First Glance Joshap was sitting in a bustling coffee shop, focused on his book, oblivious to the world around him. Just as he was about to turn a page, a girl walked in, catching his attention. Her name was Shreya, and with her warm smile and sparkling eyes, she lit up the room. Joshap’s heart skipped a beat. She ordered a coffee and took a seat by the window, unaware of the stranger who couldn’t take his eyes off her.
By Mahalakshmi2 years ago in Fiction
Mallow and the Secret of the Fairy House. AI-Generated.
In the heart of the ancient Forest of Greendale, where sunlight struggled to pierce through the dense canopy and the air smelled of pine and moss, a little bear cub named Mallow found himself lost.
By Dr Humaira Yousaf Mughal2 years ago in Fiction
A Princess Who Lost Her Charm. AI-Generated.
In a kingdom nestled between vast forests and crystal-clear lakes, there lived Princess Seraphina, a young woman whose charm captivated all who crossed her path. Her laughter was like music, her smile a beacon of light. People traveled from distant lands to bask in her presence, for Seraphina’s charm was said to heal hearts, lift spirits, and spread joy like wildfire. But as is often the case with magic, things were not meant to last.
By Dr Humaira Yousaf Mughal2 years ago in Fiction
A slice of silence 2
Lilac first noticed the changes in Zion at her aunt's monthly family dinner. Her younger cousin had always been impulsive—cycling through hobbies and interests like seasons—but something was different now. Gone were the casual outfits and carefree demeanor. Instead, Zion swept into Aunt Helen's home wearing a designer dress that probably cost more than Lilac's monthly rent, her lithe frame carrying an air of newfound sophistication.
By Malaika Tatu Penda2 years ago in Fiction
The Ultimate Guide to the Top 10 AI Websites for 2024
The Ultimate Guide to the Top 10 AI Websites for 2024 Artificial intelligence or AI is no longer a topic that has been picked up by a few scholars over the last few decades, but rather a critical tool and element being used by industries all around the globe. In the present day, entrepreneurs and individuals look for cutting-edge AI tools, datasets, and news from the best AI websites. This post offers a list of 10 AI sites, from platforms for cloud-based machine learning to research labs and new initiatives that are essential for anyone considering AI work.
By DHARMENDRA KUMAR BAIRWA2 years ago in Fiction
YOU'RE ALL MINE - ch 3
YOU’RE ALL MINE - ch 3 (the magic of Midnight) ^ ^ Mia loved high school. She made friends easily and found she had no problems learning the advanced courses. It wasn’t school where she had the problem. It was Midnight. At first, Midnight was not permitted inside the strict ‘no pets allowed’ school. Not being able to accompany Mia to her various classes had the feline extremely frustrated. Mia had her own frustration, not to mention embarrassment each day when she heard Midnight’s excruciatingly loud meowing outside the windows. She knew everyone else heard it, too.
By Margaret Brennan2 years ago in Fiction
The day the river ran backward. Top Story - October 2024. Content Warning.
The river ran backward on the day the Queen vanished. The river was always the Queen's favorite place. She'd sit on a rock, dipping her toes in to let the fish nibble on them. So, it was no surprise that her favorite scholar, Kai, immediately noticed that the river began fleeing when the Queen wasn't anywhere to be found. It also helped that she left a note—"Follow the river," it had said, but of course, the river led out of the kingdom and into the deep woods.
By Digi Dragon 05 (Or Digi or Revely)2 years ago in Fiction
The Door Beneath the Attic
There was only one rule: don’t open the door. Clara had heard the warnings since she was a child, whispered in hushed tones as the wind howled outside. The door in her grandmother’s attic was an ancient relic, its wood darkened with age, adorned with iron hinges that seemed to breathe in the shadows.
By Yashpal Rai2 years ago in Fiction
