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The Clock That Stole Time
The clock arrived in a box with no return address. Jonathan found it on his doorstep one rainy morning, wrapped in wax paper, sealed with a brittle red ribbon. No note. No explanation. Just an antique brass mantel clock with black Roman numerals and fine golden hands that trembled faintly, even when untouched.
By Alpha Cortexabout a year ago in Fiction
The Forgotten Door
The forest had always been quiet, but that day, it was still. Not a single bird called. No branches creaked. The usual rustle of squirrels and wind was replaced with something else—a silence that felt alive. Heavy. Watching. It was the kind of stillness that spoke not of peace, but of anticipation. The trees seemed to lean inward, listening.
By Alpha Cortexabout a year ago in Fiction
⏳ The Watchmaker’s Window
Some say time is a river, always flowing in one direction. But in the quiet town of Elden Hollow, nestled between misty hills and half-forgotten memories, there was a watchmaker who dared to disagree.
By DailyRealmabout a year ago in Fiction
The Reach
The doctor stared pensively at his computer monitor for a short while before looking up at the worried woman seated before him.
By Mewstein Brandtabout a year ago in Fiction
Tender. Content Warning.
Note to editors: The site wouldn't let me publish this story to the "fiction" community unless it was six hundred words. The story portion of this was five hundred words exactly when I typed it into vocal. For some reason it was four hundred and seventy three words when I pasted it into "Microsoft word". I decided to go with five hundred according to vocals count. I am very sorry for this side note but I couldn't get it to even go through to be reviewed without making it at least six hundred words and I hope this doesn't disqualify this story.
By Raine Fielderabout a year ago in Fiction
The Bride, the Groom, and the Bottle of Doom
Ghassid rushed down the street, dodging people left and right. “Ayo! Ay! Stop that man!” he shouted, pointing ahead at a Royal Courier moving twenty or so paces ahead of him.
By Paul Plettabout a year ago in Fiction
Review of Yellowjackets Season 3, Episode 9 – “Blood in the Bark”:
If Yellowjackets is about survival, this episode is about what’s left once you’ve survived—and it is not for the faint of heart. Episode 9 sets the stage for a finale that promises absolute chaos, and it does so with the series’ trademark blend of brutal honesty and mythic madness.
By Yo Desiabout a year ago in Fiction
The Ghost Train
Chapter 7: The Conductor's Cabin Sarah's phone died shortly after the train departed the luminescent station. She pocketed it with reluctance, then retrieved her notebook and pen—old-fashioned tools for documenting an impossible journey.
By Shane D. Spearabout a year ago in Fiction
Tonight For Dinner, We'll Be Serving Revenge . Honorable Mention in 500 Word Shockwave Challenge. Content Warning.
It all started when he asked me what size I was. I was taken back, but he was a friend of my father’s and he was sitting at my dining room table, which to my parents is sacred ground. So, I swallowed my need to ask him why the fuck that was any of his business and told him with a gentle smile, size 6.
By Mikayla Roseabout a year ago in Fiction
Wheels of Doubt: Confessions of a Pizza Delivery Man
The night felt thick, layered with humidity and something heavier—a guilt that seeped into every breath Marcus took. The pizzeria lights dimmed behind him as he stepped outside, balancing cardboard boxes that felt heavier tonight than they ever had before. It wasn't the cheese, the crust, or the toppings; it was the weight of memory.
By Rukka Novaabout a year ago in Fiction
Avengers: Doomsday 2026
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to expand, fans are eagerly speculating about the next chapter in the Avengers saga. While Marvel Studios has officially announced Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) as the culmination of the Multiverse Saga, rumors and fan theories have swirled around a possible third film titled Avengers: Doomsday. Though unconfirmed, this title sparks imagination about how the MCU could tackle one of its most catastrophic threats yet. Here’s a speculative deep dive into what Avengers: Doomsday might look like if it were to hit theaters in 2026.
By Free Citizenabout a year ago in Fiction
Dorm 9
It started with the bang. A crack like splitting wood echoed through the night. My eyes flew open. Pitch black. I sat up, heart thudding. The power was out—no glow from the hallway, no blinking charger light, just an all-consuming, suffocating darkness. I reached out for my phone and flicked on the flashlight. Cold blue light flooded my cramped dorm room.
By Kyle Williamabout a year ago in Fiction