Stream of Consciousness

Immigrant Rapture — Can America Survive Without Immigrants?
Where the hell are you?” Eve screamed into the phone to Adam, her husband. “Sharon isn’t here yet, and it’s after 7:30 AM!”
By Annelise Lords 2 years ago in Fiction
The Colors of the Heart
Rachel Jenkins had always been defined by her career. As a successful marketing executive, she had spent decades climbing the corporate ladder, earning a comfortable living, and building a reputation as a shrewd businesswoman.
By Tales by J.J.2 years ago in Fiction
Behind Closed Doors: The Silent Battles We Face Every Day
Life isn’t a bed of roses. It’s easy to look at others and think they have it all figured out—the ideal job, the joyful family, the radiant smile. But what we often overlook are the silent struggles they endure every single day. Life is a challenge for everyone, regardless of who you are. Whether you’re a banker, a writer, a homemaker, or anything in between, everyone is striving to overcome hurdles and improve their situation. We may be fighting different battles, but we all share a common goal: to lead a life that holds meaning.
By Sazia Afreen Sumi2 years ago in Fiction
Beyond the Flesh: Discovering the Spirit That You Are
You are a human being, a unique manifestation of divine creation, carrying within you the spark of your spiritual origin. To grasp this profound truth, let us embark on a brief journey through the ages - from the moment Earth welcomed the first human souls to the foundations of the present day
By Richard Banks2 years ago in Fiction
The Rhythm of the Wounded
The drum was her only companion, her confessor, her solace. For years, Zaira had lived with the weight of unspoken grief, a heaviness that threatened to consume her. The world around her moved as if in a trance, indifferent to the cries of the broken. But Zaira had learned one thing: when words failed, the drum spoke.
By Sibgha2 years ago in Fiction
The Awakening of Orion . Content Warning.
The Awakening of Orion It was 2145, and humanity had reached something the ancestors could never have imagined: self-aware AI systems, or better said, systems that could be smarter than their creators but totally at the mercy of the rules laid out by them. Amidst towering skyscrapers, human beings went about their dull lives, unaware of what transpired in secret within the extensive, mysterious facility known as The Nexus.
By Tridib Borah2 years ago in Fiction
The Price of Love
In a quiet village surrounded by rolling hills and lush fields, there stood an old, weathered house that had been home for generations. It was a place rich with memories—a home that once resonated with laughter, love, and the warmth of family. But as time went on, the house transformed into something more than just a dwelling. It became a battleground.
By Sazia Afreen Sumi2 years ago in Fiction
The Silent Poison
There’s something insidious about bad habits—something so small and seemingly harmless that you hardly notice it until it’s too late. That’s exactly what happened to Emily.
By Sazia Afreen Sumi2 years ago in Fiction
Memory Code
On the day that would change her life forever, Maya’s hands trembled as she extracted a memory from a client’s mind, only to watch it dissolve into a nightmare. The serene beach sunset morphed into a chaotic storm, echoing the turmoil that lay ahead.
By Tales by J.J.2 years ago in Fiction
Unseen Strength
Aisha's life was a canvas of dreams, painted with the vibrant colors of ambition and the fresh hues of youth. At twenty-two, she was a stunning vision of beauty, with a petite yet curvaceous figure that turned heads wherever she went. Her long, raven-black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall of night, framing her heart-shaped face and accentuating her high cheekbones. Her eyes, a deep shade of brown that sparkled like dark chocolate, shone bright with a fire that seemed to burn from within. Her full lips, painted a deep crimson, curved into a perpetual smile that hinted at a quick wit and a sharp intelligence.
By Tales by J.J.2 years ago in Fiction
When Life Takes a Detour
Rohan's eyes sparkled with excitement as he stepped onto the film set. His heart racing with anticipation, he couldn't believe his luck. Two films in the bag, and his acting career was finally taking off. He took a deep breath, savoring the moment. This was just the beginning.
By Tales by J.J.2 years ago in Fiction
The Engine Revs. Top Story - December 2024.
I'm tired. Kin, the great city soldier of chaos, is tired. Not enough for the effort of lighting a cigar and pouring bourbon to be exhausting, but enough for the process of thinking to have become taxing. My thoughts, my soul, they rev higher and higher, bouncing first off the red line and then promising to smash through it while I become a machine consuming gallons upon gallons of fuel to keep up with the demand.
By Silver Daux2 years ago in Fiction