Short Story

Net-0. Content Warning.
The power to heal sounds amazing on paper. Every action however, has an equal and opposite reaction. Sera was named after the seraphim. Celestial angels with six wings and some believe they have the power to cure all illnesses.
By Dwayne Chapman2 years ago in Fiction
The Heart Remembers. Runner-up in Epic Beginnings Challenge. Content Warning.
I didn't know the donor- they don't tell you things like that. The scar ran pink and bumpy across my chest, they said it would heal, but it always looked like shit.
By Kelley Zherzhi2 years ago in Fiction
The Birth of Seren Dipity. Content Warning.
As any comic book aficionado knows, every superhero origin story requires three key elements. The first is trauma. Sarah Divine had thought long and hard about how she wanted to end her life. It was a choice between a razor and pills. She wasn’t sure she would be successful with the former, but with her access to medicine at the hospital, she was confident that a cocktail of chemicals would do the job. If it was good enough for rockstars and actors, it would suffice for a nurse nobody noticed. Still, she used the blade, too. Everyone loves a trier, right?
By Leo Dis Vinci2 years ago in Fiction
Mama's Superhero. Runner-up in Epic Beginnings Challenge.
Mama tells me I’m her superhero. She tells me I am strong, brave, and kind, even when I don’t feel like it. She says, “That’s ok, I’ll help. I can be brave for you until you can stand against the monsters.” She is brave for me a lot.
By M. A. Mehan 2 years ago in Fiction
Humpy Dumpy And His Amazing Jumpy Shoes
Hi, my name is Humphrey, but you can call me Humpy Dumpy. I am 4, and I am a hero, a SUPER hero! I got that name yesterday, (actually a month ago - 4-year-olds remember in dog years, but backwards), anyway, that's when I saved all the kids in my class from a terrible disaster.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Fiction
Paul: A New Kind of Hero
When Paul was a little boy, he was shy and clumsy. The other kids would make fun of him, saying he wouldn't ever be anyone great. Sometimes Paul believed them. He was afraid to say what he thought or how he felt. He was just there. But he knew one thing, deep down inside of him, he had really big dreams. But of course, these were just dreams.
By Judith Jascha2 years ago in Fiction
Echo
In the quiet town of Aurora Falls, there was a girl who could hear everything: every secret hidden, every lie told, every dark thought. Her name was Elara, but to those who feared her, she was known as Echo.
By davide avenia2 years ago in Fiction
Sweet Justice. Content Warning.
Swan River, at the chocolate factory with my family. Palms sweaty. I don’t like family outings. My knees buckling as I watch my father in line, ordering more and more. Two boys. They’re behind me. They poke. Come this way nerd. I… follow. Eyes darting. Where are they taking me? Bam. My heels in the air as I plunge deep. It’s warm. Sticky. I begin to drown. Chocolate? Gasping I come to. My father giving me CPR. Chocolate mixed with blood hurdling out my lungs. I’m home now. 3am. I feel so nauseous. Furious. I vomit. The sugar rush makes me dizzy. Delirious I stumble into the hallway. Stumbling I smash my mirror. Why me! I wasn’t bothering them! Pixelating vision I feel my body heating up. Maybe the nausea. Maybe… Blackout. I lie in bed watching the news. Teenagers have been hung. How horrible. 2 boys aged 15 brutally beaten, hung like pinatas. Their feet surrounded by candy wrappers. Can’t trust anyone. Tuesday 6am. I’ve been vomiting for 7 days. The news hits. Bloodied images flood my screen. More teenagers. Eshays. Hung up with wrappers at their feet. What a sicko. One photo steals the spotlight. The guy. They got a photo of him… or it? He’s hideous. Slimy, piercing eyes… dirty? He’s covered in …mud? Yet… he’s huge. Like a yeti. Wrappers all over. More video footage. The creature lifting boys above his head like stuffed toys. Snap. Their necks gone like chicken bones. All the victims. Teenage boys? I better stay home. My stomach nauseous. I better sleep. Rolling over I hear a crunch. My pocket? I pull it out and... gasp. A candy wrapper? My head spinning out of control. I haven’t left the house all week? My stomach cries. Head foggy…wait, did I...? Blackout.
By Anna Harrison2 years ago in Fiction
New Valor, Old Fear
Jason Veldt’s question floated on the night air, laced with pain: “Did you ever think you’d be in love with a playboy philanthropist?” He embodied a dual existence—by day, a billionaire tech mogul renowned for his philanthropy; by night, Valiant, the golden-armored protector of New Valor. Despite his wealth, which helped craft a gravity-defying nanotech suit, it failed to shield him from falling in love.
By Ben Soto2 years ago in Fiction
Cursed
This was it. The day she became a hero. Many trials waited before she became a sanctioned defender: years of study, training, and a probationary assignment as a sidekick. But today, she spread her wings for the first time.
By K Elder2 years ago in Fiction
Rainbow Village: A Tale of Unity
In the heart of the Rainbow Village, a kaleidoscope of colors danced across the sky, signaling the start of a very special celebration. Luna Sparkles, with her bright pink hair bouncing with each step, skipped down the winding streets, excitement radiating from her big brown eyes. "Today's the day, Jaxson!" she exclaimed, rushing toward her best friend, who was strumming a lively tune on his guitar.
By Maya2 years ago in Fiction
Bluey's Magical Birthday Adventure
It was Bluey's birthday, and she was beyond excited. She had invited all her friends, including Tootsy the tiny dragon and Kiara the snow-haired girl, to a big party in the backyard. But just as everyone was about to arrive, dark clouds gathered, and a loud rumble of thunder boomed through the air. Suddenly, big, fluffy snowflakes started falling from the sky, covering the party decorations and making everything look like a winter wonderland.
By Maya2 years ago in Fiction