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The Librarian of Forgotten Dreams
Part 1: The Inheritance of Lost Things Maya’s Aunt Iris died surrounded by cats and cobwebs. Her will bequeathed Maya three things:
By Habibullahabout a year ago in Fiction
Her Shadow Stayed
Every July, Lina returned to the marshland. The cottage had outlived everyone she once loved. Its porch sagged like tired bones, the shutters hung crooked, and ivy climbed the stone chimney like green veins. The air smelled of salt and old herbs. When the wind blew, it made the floorboards groan almost like the house remembered her name.
By Jawad Aliabout a year ago in Fiction
When Time Stood Still
There are moments in life when everything slows down—moments so intense, so utterly strange, that time itself seems to hold its breath. For me, that moment came on a rainy October evening in a place I never meant to be. I was driving back from a failed job interview in a town three hours from home. It had been a rough day—gray skies, wet roads, and a growing sense of failure tightening in my chest like a vice. The kind of day that makes you question everything. My GPS warned of a traffic jam ahead and offered a detour. Tired and frustrated, I clicked “Yes” without thinking twice. That was my first mistake. The new route led me through a stretch of unfamiliar countryside. Forest on both sides. No houses. No signals. Just a narrow road snaking through shadows. And then—my second mistake—I ignored the storm warning blinking on my dashboard. The rain came fast, like it had been waiting for me. Thunder cracked the sky open. The wipers danced frantically. I leaned forward, squinting through the blur, until I saw it—an old gas station, its flickering neon sign barely holding on.
By M.Bilalabout a year ago in Fiction
My Dead Brother Sends Me Voicemails
The first voicemail came on the anniversary of his death. It was just after midnight. I was scrolling through old photos of us when my phone buzzed. The caller ID said “Unknown.” I let it go to voicemail. A minute later, a notification lit up:
By Musawir Shahabout a year ago in Fiction
Wrong Number📖. AI-Generated.
1:44 AM. His phone rang. Unknown number. Half-asleep, he answered. No voice. Just slow, muffled breathing—wet and deep, like someone too close to the mic.
By ElaheMindStoriesabout a year ago in Fiction
South Beach. Top Story - July 2025.
Martha's Vineyard Cold waves crashed against even colder rocks while a cacophony of sea birds sang their morning songs against the salted wind. Kyle’s nostrils filled with the briny aroma of the Atlantic ocean, jostling him awake from his lucid dream. Short arms sprang into the air, popping and cracking with relieving pleasure. A deep yawn erupted from his mouth as he stretched out his right pointer finger to stop the oceanic wake-up alarm on his cracked cellphone.
By Kale Sinclairabout a year ago in Fiction
The Girl in 2D. AI-Generated.
I. Arrival on Floor 2D That Wednesday afternoon should’ve been routine. I was new to the office building—just another intern with a passcard and too much anxiety. The elevator was slow, creaking as it rose, and when it stopped between the second and third floor, the doors opened to something unexpected.
By Fareed khanabout a year ago in Fiction
The Red Book Ritual
The Red Book Ritual is a game that allows participants to communicate with spirits or otherworldly entities using a red book as a medium. It is believed that this ritual opens a portal, allowing the player to ask questions and receive answers from an unseen force. As with most paranormal games, there are inherent risks, and caution should be exercised throughout.
By V-Ink Storiesabout a year ago in Fiction
The Answer Man Ritual
The Answer Man Ritual is a paranormal game that allegedly allows participants to speak to a mysterious figure known as the "Answer Man." This entity is said to know the answers to any question asked, but at a price. Once contacted, the Answer Man will ask you a question in return, and the answer you give could have dire consequences if not handled properly. This ritual is dangerous, and those who fail to follow the rules may face serious repercussions from the entity.
By V-Ink Storiesabout a year ago in Fiction
The Man In The Fields Ritual
The Man in the Fields Ritual is a high-stakes paranormal game that can bring you great rewards—but only if you succeed in completing the ritual. The game is said to offer protection and good fortune for one year if you win. However, failure to complete the ritual or breaking its rules can lead to terrifying consequences, including eternal servitude to the Man in the Fields.
By V-Ink Storiesabout a year ago in Fiction
The Picture Game Ritual
The Picture Game, also known as "The Picture Game Ritual," is a paranormal ritual designed to capture images of spirits or entities. Participants in this ritual attempt to photograph ghosts or other supernatural beings that may be present in their surroundings. The game is played by using a camera to take pictures in complete darkness, and it's said that spirits may reveal themselves in the images taken.
By V-Ink Storiesabout a year ago in Fiction
Camp Whispering Pines
The bus rumbled up the dirt road, dust swirling like ghosts in its wake. As it pulled into the clearing, Camp Whispering Pines came into view: a cluster of rustic cabins surrounded by towering pine trees whose branches seemed to whisper secrets to one another in the wind. It was the first day of the summer session, and a group of teenage counselors hopped off the bus, eager but uneasy about the remoteness of the camp.
By V-Ink Storiesabout a year ago in Fiction