Young Adult

Origin Of A Teenage Space Bandit
The entire station seemed to have fallen into chaos, in contrast to its normally strict regimen. Alarms were blaring, crew members were scrambling, and Cece was being dragged by her mother down the long, metallic corridors as fast as her legs could carry her.
By Kelsey Clarey2 years ago in Fiction
Mantaman
Matiu couldn't watch his parents argue anymore. His mum would complain about his father's drinking, then his father would respond with a raised hand... Like the truth was too knotty and buried. They could only bicker now.
By Addison Alder2 years ago in Fiction
The Ultimate Cosmic Predators
### **Space Monsters: The Ultimate Cosmic Predators** Space has always fascinated humanity with its infinite possibilities, from the vastness of galaxies to the potential for extraterrestrial life. Among the many speculative ideas that have captured our imaginations, none are as thrilling—and terrifying—as the concept of space monsters. These cosmic beasts, born in the dark recesses of space, serve as both metaphors and warnings, illustrating our fears of the unknown and the potentially hostile universe that surrounds us.
By Someone2 years ago in Fiction
One Last Time. Content Warning.
On December 14th, it was a car accident — a drunk driver at a red light. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ January 10th — shooting.
By Lizzy Rose2 years ago in Fiction
Phaser
The neon sensors roared alive for the thirty-first time. “Doc, hold on – it’s not moving.” #20 panted. He pressed himself into the corner of the cage as tightly as he could, as though he could somehow push himself through to freedom. In his ears a symphony of blood sang in chorus with the racing of his little heart.
By Lark Hanshan2 years ago in Fiction
The Almost Kiss. AI-Generated.
Alex and Mia met in the eighth grade, their first day of high school orientation, when they were both assigned to the same group for a campus tour. Mia was the new girl, fresh from a different town, and Alex was the guy everyone already knew, popular but surprisingly down-to-earth. They bonded quickly over their mutual love for classic movies and shared humor, becoming inseparable throughout high school.
By Andzani Ashley2 years ago in Fiction
GUILT. Content Warning.
The result of his actions weighed on him like a ton of bricks, while he sat at the edge of the building, watching over the city lights. The horrendous incident kept flashing before his eyes. Tears pooled around the corner of his eyes, reminiscing the doomed night.
By User Key Unknown2 years ago in Fiction
Blaze. Content Warning.
"Give it to me!" The masked man's voice reminds Allie of her adopted mother after smoking cigarettes. Allie hates her. He reaches for her bag pack. The knife in his hand shines like a star in the dark alleyway.
By Ali SP2 years ago in Fiction
Demeter's Chosen
Overall, Demeter thought of themselves as a good person. Daughter of a Heroine who could talk to animals, and able to control plants herself, of course she'd grown up an environmental activist long before she'd started saving the world.
By Natasja Rose2 years ago in Fiction
Arly's Army
After an hour of listening to Harry’s anthology of horror stories, I came to understand that the dark realm was ruled by a single, villainous entity. Her name was Arly and she was once one half of Derrick’s most prized pair of socks. She was an Arlington Catholic Cougars crew sock which Derrick received as a gift from the high school, along with a fancy leather Letterman jacket, for winning the state football championship.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
Superhero or Supervillain?
In the real world, there are no true superheroes, only ordinary heroes and villains—individuals devoid of supernatural powers who navigate the moral complexities of life. Yet, mass culture has shaped a simpler narrative since the 1930s: the hero is always good, and the villain is always evil. However, reality isn’t that black and white, and neither are the characters that reflect our values in pop culture.
By Savannah Blake-(Infinity Writer)2 years ago in Fiction
The Kraken's Ire
"Have you heard the tale of a Giant Kraken within the sea? And the awwwful mean captain who met an unfortunate fate in its strong clutches?" The pirate pegs you with his only eye and grins a gappy smile. "I swear upon this sunshine-yellow seagull the tale is sure to delight you."
By Ellen Stedfeld2 years ago in Fiction