Short Story
The Kraken's Ire
"Have you heard the tale of a Giant Kraken within the sea? And the awwwful mean captain who met an unfortunate fate in its strong clutches?" The pirate pegs you with his only eye and grins a gappy smile. "I swear upon this sunshine-yellow seagull the tale is sure to delight you."
By Ellen Stedfeld2 years ago in Fiction
The Tale of the Curious Caterpillar
Once upon a time in a lush, green forest, there lived a curious little caterpillar named Casey. Unlike the other caterpillars, who were content munching on leaves and resting on branches, Casey had a deep yearning to explore the world beyond the trees. She often gazed up at the birds soaring through the sky, the squirrels leaping from branch to branch, and the bees buzzing from flower to flower. “I wish I could see what they see,” she thought to herself.
By Vishnu Sharma2 years ago in Fiction
The Internet Bar Chronicles: A Life Lived in the Present
I knew Wei back in middle school in Xi’an, China. He was the kind of guy who seemed almost invisible at school, always on the fringes, and often a target for the meaner kids. Perhaps out of pity or something else, I took him under my wing. On Friday nights, we’d sneak out to the Internet bar in the "village inside the city"— a dense, chaotic maze of narrow streets and old brick buildings hidden within the city’s modern exterior. The village was alive with activity, neon lights from restaurants and street stalls painting the night in vibrant colors. We’d stay there until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, lost in the glow of the computer screens in the Internet bar, playing games until our eyes were heavy with sleep. But after middle school, our paths diverged. I went to a different high school, then abroad for college. We lost touch, and I wasn’t even sure which high school he attended—perhaps he didn’t make it to a regular one, likely ending up in a trade school instead. It was only earlier this year, on a whim, that I wished him a happy birthday. To my surprise, we ended up exchanging messages, and through these conversations, I learned more about his life over the past years.
By Harry Haller2 years ago in Fiction
Unraveling the Mystery of Dream Symbols
In the heart of a bustling city, where glass towers kissed the sky and the streets pulsed with life, there lived a young woman named Eliza. To her friends and colleagues, Eliza seemed to have it all—an enviable job in a prestigious law firm, a chic apartment, and a vibrant social life. But beneath her polished exterior, she grappled with an invisible and growing disquiet.
By Stephen Segun 2 years ago in Fiction
