Young Adult
The Last Phoenix
s freely as the rivers, a legend spoke of the last Phoenix, a majestic bird of fire that possessed the power of rebirth. For centuries, the Phoenix had not been seen, and many believed it was just a myth. But one fateful day, the kingdom would learn otherwise. Liora, a young sorceress with a natural affinity for fire, lived in a secluded cottage on the outskirts of the Enchanted Forest. Her emerald eyes and fiery hair made her a striking figure, but it was her unyielding spirit that truly set her apart. Since childhood, Liora had been fascinated by the stories of the Phoenix, often dreaming of one day witnessing its fiery splendor. One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Liora felt an unusual warmth emanating from the forest. Intrigued, she ventured into the dense woods, following the glow that grew brighter with each step. The air buzzed with energy, and a strange, almost musical hum filled her ears. As she pushed through the thick underbrush, she emerged into a clearing bathed in an ethereal light. In the center stood a grand, ancient tree, its bark scorched black and branches ablaze with flickering flames. Atop the tree, perched on a glowing nest, was the Phoenix. Its plumage radiated brilliant shades of red, gold, and orange, and its eyes burned with ancient wisdom. Liora’s heart raced as she approached the mythical bird, awestruck by its beauty. “Who dares to enter my sanctuary?” the Phoenix's voice echoed through the clearing, both melodic and powerful. “I am Liora,” she replied, her voice trembling with a mix of fear and excitement. “I’ve come seeking the truth about the Phoenix. Are you truly the last of your kind?” The Phoenix regarded her with a piercing gaze. “I am the last,” it said solemnly. “My kin perished long ago, and with them, the balance of magic in Aetheria. I have waited for someone like you, Liora.” “Me?” Liora’s eyes widened in surprise. “But I’m just a sorceress. What could you possibly need from me?” “The magic within you is strong,” the Phoenix explained. “Stronger than you know. The time has come for my rebirth, but the process requires a willing soul to guide me through the flames.” Liora felt a pang of fear. The stories of the Phoenix's rebirth were always shrouded in mystery and danger. “What must I do?” she asked, determined but apprehensive. “You must embrace the fire,” the Phoenix said. “Merge your magic with mine, and together, we will restore balance to this world.” Taking a deep breath, Liora nodded. She stepped closer to the Phoenix, feeling the intense heat radiating from its body. Closing her eyes, she summoned her inner fire, letting the magic flow through her veins. She reached out, her hand trembling, and touched the Phoenix’s feathers. A blinding light enveloped them both, and Liora felt herself being consumed by the flames. Pain seared through her body, but she focused on the Phoenix's presence, feeling their energies intertwine. The forest around them seemed to vanish, and she was suspended in a realm of pure fire. Time lost all meaning as Liora and the Phoenix became one. She felt the ancient bird’s memories, its joy and sorrow, its hope and despair. She understood the weight of its existence and the importance of its rebirth. Finally, the flames began to subside, and Liora found herself back in the clearing, the Phoenix perched on her shoulder. But something was different. The Phoenix's flames were no longer just red and gold; they shimmered with a vibrant green, the color of Liora’s magic. The ancient tree, once charred, now pulsed with new life, its leaves glowing with a radiant energy. “You have done it, Liora,” the Phoenix said, its voice filled with gratitude. “We are reborn, and with us, the magic of Aetheria is restored.” Liora smiled, feeling a profound connection to the Phoenix. She knew her life had changed forever. Together, they would protect the balance of magic and ensure that the legend of the Phoenix would never fade into obscurity again. As the first light of dawn broke over the horizon, Liora and the Phoenix took flight, their combined magic spreading hope and renewal across the land. The last Phoenix had risen from the ashes, and with it, a new era of magic began.
By Dharanidharan T 2 years ago in Fiction
Is Revival Always Good?
Hampson was a quaint village in the heart of eastern Maine, far from the hustle and bustle of economic activity and tourism that created enthusiasm for residents. "You can't get there from here" is a popular phrase among Mainers everywhere, but it was especially true of Hampson. It didn't seem to be connected to anything. However, it was just large enough to have an elementary and middle school, and whatever social activities could be found in the town happened there.
By Mack D. Ames2 years ago in Fiction
👔Falling For A Baddie🌹
👔Falling For A Baddie🌹 { Under her spell...🧡 } CHAPTER 5&6 By: DAN NOVA DON'T COPY OR REPOST ★★★★★ {Danger: His wrath!} His breath hung in the air, his eyes burning with fury... The nurses burst into the room as soon as they got to know about his recovery. Hazel immediately closed the door after the nurses entry, so quick to slam the door on Vienna's face, leaving her face drained with colours. Axel ripped off the hospital clothing on him, letting it drop into shreds on his feet. His jaw ticked as he swirled around, the two nurses almost bumping their faces into his huge muscular chest. "Axel Brown, you..." "Get the f**k out of my way!"Axel growled at them and just like lightning, they two nurses pulled apart and made way for him without any ounce of courage to tell him off. Most especially now that his face looks so dreadful. Axel stormed towards the door, the anger radiating from him caused Hazel to let open the door without even been asked, letting Axel out of the door and the hospital. Hazel slowly walked out of the room too, closing the door and walking so slowly behind Axel's disappearing figure, not daring to make a sound or notify him that she was following right behind him. The two nurses looked at each other's faces, the shock from earlier still evident. "He hasn't even recovered. This happened to be the sixth time he'll be admitted here in this particular hospital in the last two months..."The first nurse spoke with a frown as she picked up the shreds of clothing on the floor. The second nurse made for the door with urgency. "I'm telling the management. Next time he's been brought here, I won't be the one attending to him, maybe someone else."she muttered on her way out. "Who's to attend to him then? Me? Course no way. I'd rather take the day off that day. I don't want an early death, I still need to see my grand childrens."the first nurse was quick to interject, closing the door and going after her, dumping the torn piece of cloth into the trash bin on the way. **** Still shirtless, Axel sped up the road with a tightened grip upon the steering wheel. Arriving at a certain house, he turned off the car's engine and bolted out of the car and up the pavement. He knocked on the brown door just once before turning his back on the door, anger evaporating hie vision as he raked a hand up his hair. The door opened and Axel instantly turned around, brutally landing a punch on the person's face and causing the owner's head to snap to a side, and a cut on the bottom lip, blood emitting from it. Not giving the man before him a chance to speak, Axel slammed his hand upon his chest and pushed him against the wall. "How dare you Jasper! How dare you send your men after me!"Axel cussed between gritted teeth, his hand going up over Jasper's shirt till it was around his neck, wrapping tightly around it. It was such a smooth move but yet, a bad one as Axel could choke him to death in just a simple second. "You couldn't just take a whomping grand of money from me and refuse to show up for Friday night's fight."Jasper replied, now feeling the forming of sweats over his forehead. Axel dropped his hand away from his neck, giving a fake chuckle. "Really? That was actually why you think you could take my life? What sh*t could your money to do my existence anyways? I had wanted to take pity on you and refund for money but right now, you're getting nothing from me."Jasper's eyes went wide as Axel dropped the bombshell on him. However, before he left... "And tell your daughter, Hazel Jones, how much better it'll be if she starts running far away from me. Else... Me myself can never guarantee that I wouldn't hurt her and kill her off as much as that's going to please me." Jasper was left with an agitated expression on his face whilst putting his two hands in the air in a circle form, closing his eyes, tightening the hands together and pretending it to be Hazel's neck that www in between it. "Count yourself dead, Hazel." **** Axel got out of his car, sitting over a small fence at sight and lightning up the cigarette in between in his lips. He began smoking, actually starting to feel relaxed. "It's high time you get out of my car."He demanded, setting his eyes straight at the back of his car, rolling the cigarette in his mouth and smoking it in and out again. Hazel gasped in shock, wanting to scream out with frustration. "I should have knew he was aware I was right inside his booth all this while."her instinct said into her head, and she started feeling like collapsing and just go into a month coma. As long as that would save her from Axel's wrath. Creeping out of the car's backseat and out through the passenger's door, she slipped out. Only to look straight at his face to see him staring back at her, his emotions unreadable. "Axel, darling."Charlotte catwalks towards Axel out of nowhere, causing Axel to break the eye contact with Hazel. His eyes left her, withdrawing to be upon Charlotte who had by now wrapped her arms around his neck, levelling her head down and peppering kisses to every inches of his neck. Hazel quickly whirled her head to the other side, a tear escaping one of her eye. It became surplus when she started hearing the moans coming from Charlotte as they make-out. "I couldn't believe you would call me for this the second time. I had lost all hope of ever having you again. Let's get inside... I can't wait."Charlotte murmurs, seemingly feeling overjoyed as they did to themselves what Hazel didn't even wait to witness the rest of before she took on her heels. Loads of tears blossomed down her face as the rain began drizzling and started raining so heavily on her, whilst, she never stopped. **** Hazel rested her head against the door, water dripping her hair as heavy loads of rain was still raining on her from the porch. She shivered, her teeth chattering and grounding against one another as she brought one of her fidgeting hand up to knock. "Dad, I'm back. Open the door, please."she shouted on top her voice, nuzzling her head deeper against the door as if it could suck her in. She sighed when after a minute, she got no response and neither was the door opened. She knew he was inside, aside the fact that his car was right at the parking lot, he doesn't go anywhere except when it's midnight. Perhaps, it's just 8 o'clock now. She sniffed in her tears... "One last try."she mumbled lowly, pounding against the door. Her knuckles abruptly stopped in the air when the door was flung opened and came her Father's angry looking face. "Get away from my door, you br*t!"he bit at her, glowering with his sharp edgy red eyes before shutting the door on her face. Falling limply down at the doorstep, her tears reinforced the rain slowed down to bits, until it was no longer raining but only drizzling. A thought crossed her mind and she rose to her feet, her legs wobbling in the process. Only after she's taken about three steps forward did she regained her strength, a crack coursing through one of her legs as it straightened. "I need to find somewhere to spend the night."she told herself, walking faster and wrapping her arms around herself. "My backpack is at school, I have the little bit of my remaining money in there." Her face fell at her second thought, disappointment flashing through her eyes as she came to a stop. Looking around to see she was at the dangerous area of their street. Rumors had it that it gets real dangerous here by this time of the night. Frantically, she turned away in an attempt to leave when a strong hand gripped her arm from nowhere. "Hey beautiful. Lost your way? Well, we can go to mine."A hoarse voice chuckled, turning her around to face him. She looked from the owner of the voice and towards the second guy. She really couldn't see their faces in the dark but that doesn't stop her ticking with panic. "W..ho are you??"she shuttered, struggling to waltz her arm out of the hunky guy's tight grip. She was horrified when all her efforts proved futile. "Let's get you home... You look to sweet to wander around. Too sweet to go without us having a taste of you."the second guy, who looks lean, answered. The big guy laughed at what wasn't even funny that his co- evil friend had just said Her body went tensed when they two men began dragging her away with them into the dark. "I'm not going anywhere with you. I might be in a distress but..." Her yells stopped when a particular car screeched to a stop before them, almost running into them and causing the men to move backward hurriedly, shuffling her body alongside with them. "Help....!!"She screamed aloud, wanting to gain the attention of whoever was the owner of the car. But it only earned her the sharp pain the men's finger caused as they tightened their hard palms against her. The two men with so much urgency made to move her past the door for a quick escape when the car's door flew into the way, stopping them from furthering more into their adventures. Someone stepped out of the car, dangerousness radiating off him. The men freezed... The other lean guy blinked rapidly, seeing the perfect image of the car's owner. "Darn it, it's him!"the lean guy shuttered, looking over at the other guy who furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. "Danger... A-xel...!"The lean guy whispered, and immediately, the other guy snapped his eyes to the direction of the person leaning his back against the door, smoking. Axel dropped the cigarette onto the wet floor and stepped on it, walking over it and walking the men's way. The hunky guy almost raced past Axel, but he should have knew better because before he could get away, Axel punched him on the face and he dropped onto the floor, collapsing... * * TBC 1 LIKES, 100 COMMENTS AND 20 SHARES TO UNLOCK THE NEXT CHAPTER
By Daniel Idomeh2 years ago in Fiction
Paper plane
Year 2018,27 April. Tokyo city,japan I open my eyes and sigh to myself as another day begins. After getting ready I came downstairs. Putting on my shoe I grabbed the door knob. I encouraged myself not to be afraid again of people today. You never know how easy it is, until you try right? I took a deep breath and opened the door. Here it is, the world where I am nothing but another face to her. “Bye mom” “Bye dear.(I hope he doesn’t get senseless and fall on the road again)” The puddle on road shines as sun rays reflect on it. Two birds on the dried tree. As I continue to walk I again feel the emptiness in my heart. Why do I even go to school? To be humiliated I guess. I was never a good student though I try hard every time. I heard voice behind my back. Awgh it’s him again my so called friend,Arata. “Yo Asahi, how is it going”. I tried to avoid him at first but after he kept calling me I couldn’t resist. “Yeah, nothing much. How about you?” “Same to me. Hey do you know what happened yesterday at playground?” “No, what is it?” “Take a guess.” He knew I have problem talking to others. He intentionally told me to guess. Anyway I stayed silent. He stared at me for couple seconds while we walk. “You really dont get it. Do you,Asahi? Hey just spit it out already or go away, don’t disturb me. “It was some high school students. We were playing football and then they came and wanted to play with us. But when we denied they popped our ball.” “What a pity.” I glared down and as I walk slowly. “Sure it is.” Arata sighed Our school bell rings. The sound of the bell Peirces through my heart. No, I don’t wanna remember that day. That day when it happe--- “I think I am gonna be late. See you later, Asahi” Arata started walking fast. Haaah, thank god he is gone. Now I can walk peacefully. What I am doing also? I also should walk fast otherwise I am gonna be late too. As I walk, I was analysing the conversation between me and him to find out if i said something wrong. Well now it doesn’t matter, he is gonna forget about me anyway. I approached the school gate. When i entered the school, my life again throws me back to my place. I slip and fall on the muddy puddle in front of the school gate. Yeah that’s right, I deserve this. I can’t go to class with these dirty clothes. The bell also finished ringing. What should I do now? I clamed myself then became a comics speedstar. I ran so fast even the light couldn’t keep up with me. “Hey kid, move your blocking my way” “Eh,sorry” What’s wrong with me? Why did I suddenly stop? Oh no, my vision….. Its getting blurry. No I must reach my home and change my clothes. I barely managed to reach home. “Oi, Asahi. What did you do? Ugh now I have to wash these clothes.” “Sorry mom. But I am in bit hurry” “Hey is this anyway to talk to your elders” Mom keeps on shouting. Its normal for any mom to be mad after seeing dirty clothes and also she doesn’t know what actually happened. Anyway I went upstairs and entered my room. I was in the middle of changing but then I quickly closed the curtains even though they were half closed before. I closed the curtains cause what if there is some pervert spying on me. There is no time to think about all this. Why don’t I just get ready quickly. “Mom, is it okay if I don’t go school today” I don’t like to be at school like any other student. “Why? Are you feeling bad?” The concern in Mom voice was deep. “No. Mom just forget about it.” Finally I am fully ready. It’s time to go again. After I reached the school I sighed. No wonder the gate is closed. A shadow figure called out my name behind the walls. I slowly approached it. As soon as I get close it it pulled me behind the shadows. “Oh, Aoto it’s you” I sighed in relief. “What even did you think?who could be here? Some angel who will teleport you to class.” “Stop joking. Anyway it seems that we both are late.” “Yeah, but don’t worry about it. I have figured out a way to enter the school. And you would never guess what it is.” “Haah let me guess we need to climb the wall” I smirked knowing it’s the only answer. “Eh how did you know!” “Ah stop acting stupid” I got annoyed. He is like this to cheer me up . “Sure. Now help me climb up” After Aoto had climbed the wall he helped me by giving a hand to climb the wall. We jumped down and then enter the school. We rushed to the class room and took our seats. “Oh I am glad that teacher didn’t came yet” Aoto sighs. I nodded to Aoto and then minded my business. Soon our teacher came and the class begins. Now I am fully focused on the class. “Asahi Akiyama..Asahi Akiyama!”the teacher shouts. “Yes sir” I stood up quickly. “Get out my class” I slowly took steps while the whole class was laughing at me. What I was even focusing at, sir was only calling names. Huh maybe I was not focused at all and that’s why I didn’t notice that sir was calling my name. After the recess came I went and grabbed my lunch. While going upstairs I called out to Arata. “Oi,Arata I think someone is calling you” a student with Arata said. “really, you are mishearing. It maybe a mosquito. Just shut up and walk.” “yeah you’re right”. Really, why do they gotta do me like that. I knew when I was walking to school he talked to me cause there was no one else to talk. Whatever, I am used to it. Anyway after having lunch and washing my hands I ran straight to 10-c. I took a peak through the window and there she was . My sun who always gives light and happiness to me. But she doesn’t know I exist, I wish she did. “Oi Asahi what are you doing here?”,Aoto asked. “Eh, nothing nothing.” “hey tell me. Is this that girl again.” “i said it’s nothing”I walked off quickly. Was I shy? Well maybe. Aoto catched up to me. “Oi Asahi, wanna go play” “Nah, I rather sit and watch you” “really!talk about a lazy kid” “By the way what were you going to play?” “paper plane throw” “I am in” “eh, really . I was just joking. Who plays paper plane throw at this age! Are you a kid?” “Do you want me to play or not?” “haah.ok ok. Let’s go to class room and make couple paper planes first” After making paper planes we went to the roof. “hey Asahi are you ready? On 1 2 3 go” We both throw our paper planes. But mine didn’t even flew a metar. “Aoto, hear me a bit” “sure,what is it?” “it was always fun knowing you. I have request, If I die then please let her know that I loved her”. Oh god what am I saying. That’s so cringe. “what are you talking about?if you wanna die then go jump off I don’t care.” “ok,then it’s a bye bye” I approached the edge of the roof. “oi seriously!get back here” Aoto pulled me back. “Did you really thought that I would jump off the roof?haha I would never until I get to know her feelings for me” “And if she doesn’t feel the same as you then what are you gonna do? “Dont say I will cry” “really,what a douchbag!” “Hey what’s that sound !” I said as we heard loud noises from 4th floor. We rushed to the spot and saw Arata patheticly lying on floor. “Heh, this is what he deserves” I said as I smiled. How bad of me on laughing on someones bad fate. As I tried to slip through the crowd like a cat to go to my classroom Arata said something pointing at me. Then the bulky giant came running towards me like a elephant and grabbed me by my shirt. I think that’s what I get for laughing at someone. I am gonna get a beating. When the humongous camel was going to land a blow on me Aoto screamed. He did this to save me. I took the chance and ran to my classroom. Time passes as i take notes in the class. All the classes are finished except the last one. I was writing down what teacher was teaching us. Then suddenly someone threw a paper ball at me. I opened it and there was some exceptional stuff. Then the teacher popped out of nowhere and saw the writing on the paper. Obviously he scolded me and even though I felt bad at first then I remembered i am used to it. After the last class, I and Aoto sat and talked for while. School is now finished, time to go home. I sneakily brought the headphones today. At the afternoon hours orange sun rays are dazzling on the buildings. Will go to home but after roaming around the city. This is my hobby. Walking like a half dead beggar in late hours of the day. Today I will not follow that girl, talk about being a creep. After going further from flower shop and turning left there was the stairway to heaven, at least what i assume to be heaven. The leaves of trees are glittering like a new born baby. I went to the top and there was my heart warming view. After puting my bag on the wall of the well, i sat beneath the tree . As my favourite song starts to play and I close my eyes and feel the freshness of the light wind. Two white birds flew from a distance . After putting of the headphone I made a paper plane and threw it. All the loneliness turned into a breeze fire of sheer happiness. The plane flew like it would never land.
By RedmenDevil2 years ago in Fiction
"Life in a Walk able Distance"
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By SRN Universe2 years ago in Fiction
Love in the Time of COVID
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By SRN Universe2 years ago in Fiction
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Faith and Bernard were two high school juniors who had always orbited in different social circles. Faith, with her quiet demeanor and love for books, spent her free time in the library, while Bernard, with his easy charm and knack for sports, was a popular figure on the school's basketball team. Fate, however, had a unique way of bringing them together.
By faith abba2 years ago in Fiction
