Short Story

World Peace
She was standing at the dais when she thought about the Sunday when everything changed. With her mortarboard on and her most recent speech finished, Jessica looked back at everything that changed around her. The governments that hated each other announced that they would no longer be “pursuing interests in detriment to our citizens” (that was verbatim; she could not forget it if she tried). Weapons would be broken down; armies would be recalled. Peace would be established around the world. And it was all her fault.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Fiction
The Cruise
“You are so useless,” John screamed at his wife Julia, who just sat there and took it as usual. Who knew why John was upset this time. He was never pleased. He wasn’t even happy out here in the middle of the ocean, even though this whole cruise had been his idea.
By Austin Blessing-Nelson (Blessing)2 years ago in Fiction
My Grave Love
Every night he visits the grave... I cant remember when I started noticing it. At first, I thought maybe he was visiting family. I wanted to ask him.. But thought better of it. After all, what if it was his family? What if I had nothing special to say or worse, something so common and stupid, like; "Hope you feel better!" As if a death was some common illness. Maybe in a morbid way it was...
By Titania the Dreamweaver2 years ago in Fiction
Interesting story concerning Borderlands 2
Pandora was a harsh, unforgiving place, a world where survival often meant hardening your heart to the relentless cruelty around you. But even in the most desolate corners of the wasteland, love could bloom—love so fierce it could defy the planet’s madness. This is the story of Ellie, Scooter, and the love that bound them together even when the world tried to tear them apart.
By Prazo2 years ago in Fiction
The Navigator's Blessing
Fog drifted ominously along the tide, churning only slightly at each passing wave. A silver light cast strange shadows beneath the looming cliffs as the moon revealed itself between the wisping clouds. Both mist and shadow avoided the rocky coast, pushed aside by the violent crashing of the relentless waves.
By J.C. Winter2 years ago in Fiction
Bird Man. Top Story - August 2024.
Surely, Sam was dreaming. He rubbed his eyes hard before squinting into the mirror again, jaw going slack. Holy shit. Yesterday, Sam had been an ordinary seventy-eight year old man.
By angela hepworth2 years ago in Fiction
Famished
Wednesday: I know it's him doing it. I fume at my desk. So hungry. Is that making it worse? No! My therapist said to stop invalidating my feelings. This anger, it's justified. No need to dismiss, downplay or excuse. I've every right to be mad. He's been stealing my damn lunch. When I confronted him, he lied to my face!
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Fiction
Ͳнє ραу-σƒƒ
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * It was my 21st day on the container ship and I still had no idea what to do. Today I had to pay for my "ticket".
By Anna 2 years ago in Fiction
Ravishment On the Hilltop. Content Warning.
The feel and heat of Arthur’s hungry mouth remained on her night after night following the ball. Alexi detected his grassy scent with each inhale, and the warmth of his touch had left a permanent imprint on her skin. She cursed her brain, which would do nothing except think about him.
By Mihwa Lee2 years ago in Fiction
VibrationMan. Top Story - August 2024.
Little four-pound Johnny Vitelli was born nine weeks premature. His mom called him her little runt. But she didn’t realize that Johnny was blind and with weak legs. He was brought into a world of pain and darkness.
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Fiction
Why Willow Wept
Willow was an old soul. He enjoyed the sun on his bark, the chirp of the birds and the kiss of a gentle breeze. He appreciated the company of his neighbors and was thankful for where he had taken root. It was a lovely wood.
By Maddy Newt2 years ago in Fiction
The Cost of Perfection
Stacy Mendez, born to renowned scientists who engineered her to be the pinnacle of human potential, was raised in a sterile, loveless environment. One evening at dinner, she made a bold announcement.
By Karina Thyra2 years ago in Fiction