Short Story
How Do The Mountains Change?
They step out of the car onto crunching, clay-colored gravel. The temperature is cool this morning, but the summer sun will create a blistering heat soon – which is exactly why Nikki dragged her cranky daughter Alyssa out of bed. They walk toward the trail heads and Nikki chooses the longer loop with an annoyed eye roll and dramatic sigh from Alyssa. The loop will take them to Nikki’s favorite peak overlooking the valley.
By Tattoos & Tarot2 years ago in Fiction
BEYOND THE SHADOWS. AI-Generated.
Lexi Thompson stood before the grand entrance of Ravenswood Manor, her heart racing with anticipation and trepidation. The once-majestic mansion loomed before her, its stone façade weathered to a moss-covered grey. Ivy crawled up the walls, as if trying to reclaim the estate for nature. As she stepped inside, a chill ran down her spine. The air was thick with the scent of old books, decay, and something else – a hint of smoke, long extinguished. Cobwebs clung to the chandeliers, casting eerie shadows on the walls.
By shola success2 years ago in Fiction
From India to London:
Introduction London, with its rich history and vibrant culture, attracts countless visitors from around the globe, including India. To make the most of your London trip, selecting the right travel package is essential. This article offers practical tips for choosing the perfect London trip package, ensuring a memorable and cost-effective adventure.
By Nitsa Holidays2 years ago in Fiction
Valiant Driver For Uber Offers Passenger His Kidney
On Friday, John Harper was not feeling well. In October 2020, the 71-year-old, who had been receiving dialysis for a few years due to kidney failure, found himself at a vascular facility thirty miles away from his residence for the second time in a 24-hour period. His dialysis access port needed to be routinely declot, so his brother had driven him to the Vascular Institute in Vineland, New Jersey, the day before. However, that evening, it was blocked again.
By Abdul Qayyum2 years ago in Fiction
Pineapple Sales
Approaching the pineapple peddler seemed simple enough, his small cart was pulled off to the side of the gravel road. The towering trees around offering plenty of shade for him as he sat whistling a slow melody. He smiled at me as I came along the road, the man's smile was kind and welcoming, inviting me to step closer to the overflowing cart, laden with so many pineapples it was overflowing.
By Megan Russ2 years ago in Fiction
Astra: The Guardian of Green Valley
In the not-too-distant future, humanity had achieved unprecedented technological advancement. Cities sparkled with neon lights and holographic displays, while flying vehicles glided through the skies. Artificial intelligence had evolved to become an integral part of everyday life, handling everything from simple tasks to complex challenges. Yet the idea that AI could save lives in a profound way still seemed out of reach.
By Francis V.2 years ago in Fiction
**The Enduring Feline**
Whiskers, my cherished cat, passed away in 2005. His body was placed on an armchair that evening in preparation for burial. Later that evening, as I was reading, he leaped onto the edge of my bed and sat there staring at me. His glowing, well-known emerald eyes appeared to say it all. We had a verbal exchange in which he told me to take immediate action rather than waiting for someone to replace him. A cat of the same kind was in desperate need of a home. And suddenly another cat materialized next to him, as though summoned by the very mention.
By Abdul Qayyum2 years ago in Fiction
A Long Walk. Runner-up in Overboard Challenge. Top Story - July 2024.
I raise my head to the sky, letting the sun beat down on my face. My skin is burnt and blistered from weeks adrift without shelter, but I don't care. The sun is warm, and I am alive—that's all I need to know.
By Aaron Richmond2 years ago in Fiction
