Short Story

Athanasy - The Power Within You
Eras passed by, The ancient Greek town dappled with glory and scars, Beholding the tales of the gods in the sky, Crossing the streams of the city,
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Fiction
Hands Can't Stop You
Banu Akhtar has not had two hands since birth. When she was 12 years old, she wanted to go to school like other girls. Her father told her, "If you can write your own name by today, I will admit you to school." She managed to write it in just one hour with the help of her thumb and forefinger. The next day, her father admitted her to school. Her school was a little far from her home. A public representative in their area used to take her to school by bicycle every day and bring her back home by bicycle every day. Thus, her education started, and she studied until class VIII.
By Alexa Peri2 years ago in Fiction
The Beast In Me. Content Warning.
Introduction This is for Novel Allen's July challenge which you can read about below. The song is "The Beast In Me" by Johnny Cash from "American Recordings" written by his son-in-law at the time, Nick Lowe.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
The Path Beyond Fear
In a bustling city where dreams seemed just out of reach, Emma lived a life defined by routine and predictability. From her meticulously planned schedules to her carefully curated social circle, she found comfort in the familiar. Yet, beneath her composed facade, a quiet yearning for something more simmered—a desire for adventure and personal growth that whispered in the corners of her mind.
By Ms. Jahan2 years ago in Fiction
The Last Beacon
Mira’s journey began with a small leather satchel packed with provisions and her grandmother’s journal. She left the town with a mix of trepidation and determination. The path ahead was uncertain, but she felt a newfound strength within her.
By Ms. Jahan2 years ago in Fiction
The Quiet Eyewitness
The world of Mary Maloney was rendered in serene tones. The simple pleasures of home and the easygoing rhythms of everyday existence dominated her life. She was married to Patrick, a hardworking detective, and looked forward to his return from work every day. She also took satisfaction in the comfortable space she had made for him.
By Abdul Qayyum2 years ago in Fiction
Host Mother's Chilli Con Carne
I walked diagonally across the garden, which was unimaginably large in Japan, and opened the door, which was about twice as large horizontally as my Japanese house's door. I found my host mother, Jeena, in the dining room.
By Eat with Happiness2 years ago in Fiction
Friend
Boston | The Dark Space Breaking through my trap of tangled green fibers, the monstrous spider dove its luminescent pincers into the heart of my Boston Celtics logo and began to unravel the stitching. I cried out in desperation and agony but it was quickly drowned out by the spider’s victorious screeches.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
The Doppelgänger
Anna Lawson had always led a relatively uneventful life in the quaint town of Ridgewood. She worked as an art teacher at the local high school, lived in a charming Victorian house, and had a close-knit group of friends. Life was simple, predictable, and safe—until the day she saw her doppelgänger.
By gyan prakash upadhyay2 years ago in Fiction
The Dandelion Girl
In the summer of my twelfth year, when the air tasted of sunbaked asphalt and dreams, I met the girl who was made of dandelions.
By Caleb Lahr2 years ago in Fiction
Roots and Romance - A Fight for Nature and Love – Chapter 4
You are on Chapter Four: Unfamiliar with the story? Roots and Romance starts here on Chapter 1. Did you miss Chapter three of "Roots and Romance"? Get caught up here
By Kingsley Gomes, PhD.2 years ago in Fiction
La Torre Que Se Come A La Gente. Content Warning.
Introduction This is for Belle's Challenge which you can read here: The Peter Gabriel song from the album "Ovo" sprung to mind immediately, but this is MY story.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction