Stream of Consciousness

‘I have this horrible ‘running out of time’ feeling.'
‘I have this horrible ‘running out of time’ feeling.’ ‘In what way?’ ‘Like I'm running out of time to achieve things in life.’
By Sarah O'Grady8 months ago in Fiction
Third Man and The Gods of Guilt
The twelve jurors, otherwise known as 'The gods of guilt', filed back into the courtroom, solemn and tentative, they took their seats. Any seasoned lawyer who was worth his or her salt, would note by their body language and facial expressions that all was not well.
By Novel Allen8 months ago in Fiction
Successful Integration
By the time you notice the difference, it has already settled in. At first it is small. A pause where a response used to come quickly. A familiar weight that no longer sits where you expect it to. You assume it’s fatigue. Everyone does.
By Courtney Jones8 months ago in Fiction
Hi Vocal! So much has changed.
Hello Vocal. How are you. Well, to be honest - and thank you so much for asking...I can barely hear myself think these days. So many people are grumbling, demanding and complaining...both on and off platform.
By Novel Allen8 months ago in Fiction
The Lone Mouse
A lone mouse scurries through a vast, desolate desert landscape under an awakening twilight sky. The sand dunes are sculpted by wind into abstract, flowing forms. In the distance, the silhouette of a broken, geometric structure hints at an ancient civilization. There is a dramatic contrast of chiaroscuro lighting, emphasizing deep shadows and stark highlights... a highly detailed concept art style.
By Novel Allen8 months ago in Fiction
A Public Warning
A Public Warning: The Great Disconnect In every city, in every town, On every street, a warning is sent down. A quiet theft, a subtle greed,
By Amy Brown8 months ago in Fiction
Still will I love Thee, After Death!
"We could stand here debating these two premises into infinity. For surely , as I shall ever say - Love is the binding force of the cosmos - the invisible thread that adheres galaxies to the pulse of the human heart".
By Novel Allen8 months ago in Fiction
Unidentified Black Male. Content Warning.
“Hey is this her? Here you are, ma’am. I found this little girl wandering off across the park. Said she was lookin' for her momma.”
By Matthew J. Fromm8 months ago in Fiction
Nine Dreams of Anguish. Runner-Up in Craft Over Catharsis Challenge.
Prologue I thought I’d never go to sleep again. I’ve heard these stories circulating in nines all over the earth; small villages and big cities terrified beyond measure.
By Sun Bee8 months ago in Fiction
Where the boys are
~~~Boys! Why do we speak of boys. I don't speak much, write much or spend much of my time in attempts at flirtation, coquetry. or amorous musings about boys these days~~~.
By Antoni De'Leon8 months ago in Fiction
Affection and Healing for Yourself. Top Story - January 2026.
During the night of the last quarter moon, I gathered my ritual supplies. I carefully handled the chunk of black tourmaline that would protect me from your overall negative and narcissistic energy. I carefully walked the house with my stick of selenite in hand, asking the universe to cleanse our working space.
By Alisha Wilkins ✒️🦋🖋️8 months ago in Fiction
We’re All Mad Here. Content Warning.
“Powerful and devastating are the two words that came to mind.” ”Ah, ya flatter me. This one is literal emotional vomit on the page. Took all of ten minutes to write.”
By Harper Lewis 8 months ago in Fiction