Young Adult
"Perfection Is an Illusion"
"Perfection Is an Illusion" As a child, Sarah had always been ideal. That is what her parents expected her to be, anyway. She had received accolades for her academic success, her well-behaved manner, and her capacity to perform exceptionally well in all she attempted throughout her early years. However, Sarah had a weight that no one ever saw beneath the smiles. She feared failing.
By Rajoan Islamabout a year ago in Fiction
"The Prison of the Mind"
"The Prison of the Mind" Lena sat by herself in the psychiatric hospital's tiny, sterilized room. She felt as though she was confined to a snow globe, cut off from the outside world, because the walls were so white. The fragrance of antiseptic, which she had been all too accustomed to in recent months, permeated the air. Feeling the rough skin of her palms, the only solace in a world gone awry, she clasped her hands together.
By Rajoan Islamabout a year ago in Fiction
"The Doubt Mirror"
"The Doubt Mirror" Routine has always been Lena's style. She ate the same breakfast, dressed in the same clothes, and took the same route every day. Although not remarkable, her life was steady and straightforward. But lately, she had been bothered by something. Like an itch she could not reach, a faint sensation that was initially nearly undetectable had started to creep under her skin. She could not say for sure when the uneasiness started, but it started when she moved into the old, rickety flat on the outskirts of town. She was just aware that it was choking her and growing.
By Rajoan Islamabout a year ago in Fiction
"A Trip Toward the Future"
"A Trip Toward the Future" The world has reached a tipping point in 2147. The majority of the mysteries of space, time, and energy have been revealed by humanity, but these discoveries also revealed their darker side. "Advancers," a new breed of scientists, were given the responsibility of further expanding human knowledge and technological capabilities. Although they were the ones who would guide civilization into the future, there were significant risks involved, and failure might have disastrous results.
By Rajoan Islamabout a year ago in Fiction
The Ghost Train
Chapter 3: The Researcher Rockhaven University's faculty archives were a labyrinth of forgotten research and abandoned academic pursuits. Sarah had spent three hours digging through personnel files, her frustration mounting with each dead end. Professor Eleanor Hayes—once a respected researcher in temporal anthropology—had seemingly vanished from academic circles as completely as the passengers of the Ghost Train.
By Shane D. Spearabout a year ago in Fiction
"A Triumphant Tale"
"A Triumphant Tale" The line between technology and humans is getting more and more hazy in a world where both coexist. Held every ten years, The Advancer is a much-anticipated competition between the world's best brains to develop innovations that have the potential to alter the path of human evolution. The event, which combines creativity, intelligence, and technology, offers a chance to demonstrate how mankind can change over the course of the next century. With their creation positioned to serve as the foundation of society's future, the winner is dubbed "The Advancer." However, the path to triumph is neither simple nor easy.
By Rajoan Islamabout a year ago in Fiction
"The Advancer's Journey"
"The Advancer's Journey" A young woman named Lila lived in a little community tucked away between mountains. Lila was well known for her constant curiosity and her strong drive to develop. She spent her days wandering the hills, reading whatever book she could find, and asking the elders questions about the outside world despite the village's meager resources.
By Rajoan Islamabout a year ago in Fiction
"An Emotional Adventure"
"An Emotional Adventure" A young woman named Lily used to reside in a little, peaceful village tucked away amid undulating hills. Her heart was full with dreams, but she had no idea how to pursue them. She worked at the neighborhood bookshop every day, leading a modest life consisting of coffee cups, battered books, and the occasional fantasy of travels far from home.
By Rajoan Islamabout a year ago in Fiction
"The Final Train"
"The Final Train" The historic train station was encircled by swirling nighttime fog. With the hands slowly approaching the hour that no one could fully explain—the moment when the last train would depart—the wall clock indicated that it was almost midnight.
By Rajoan Islamabout a year ago in Fiction
