Young Adult
Autumn Rain
Chapter 1 Spooky season is approaching. The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting darker. The fog starts to roll in and a crisp breeze can be felt. The smell of burning leaves linger in the air. If Autumn had an official smell, that should be it. Burning leaves. Not pumpkin or cinnamon but burning leaves. Thats Delaney Rayfield's favorite smell. Once that smell has hit her nose, she knows her favorite season is upon us.
By Haley Root3 years ago in Fiction
The Queen of Sheba and a Messenger Bird (Part 2/2)
Instead, Bilqis decided to test King Sulaiman's honesty by sending him a letter full of rich gifts and complex questions. King Suleiman ignored them when the delegation of majesty arrived with gifts. He sent them back saying that he would bring such a mighty force that they would not be able to resist and humiliate them by banishing them from the land.
By Thowhid Miah3 years ago in Fiction
Sandbox Eight . Top Story - September 2023.
Sandbox eight was sealed off for a good reason, but occasionally someone’s kid would ignore the caution tape and unwittingly wander off and play in it anyway. Seven other sandboxes had been built around sandbox eight in a failed attempt to keep the kids out, but sandbox eight was a siren to the kids, it’s song continued to bring them into the sand until one last child was left in the city, Joey.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Fiction
The Queen of Sheba and a Messenger Bird (Part-01 of 02)
The Queen of Sheba's account is mostly found in the religious books and traditions, such as the Bible and the Quran. According to Islamic mythology, the Queen of Sheba, also known as Bilqis, is a mythical character from antiquity. She is reported to have ruled over the ancient kingdom of Sheba, which is thought to have been on the southern Arabian Peninsula, probably in what is now Yemen.
By Thowhid Miah3 years ago in Fiction
Feral
Content Warning: Child peril. Feral had been watching the little girl intently as the older boy led her into the woods toward the place of scattered bones. Once he had abandoned her near the dragon’s lair, he had been easy enough to dispatch, a satisfying snack in the deep shadows of the afternoon light. Feral would not tolerate those who drew near to his sanctuary. He knew the fear of strangers.
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock3 years ago in Fiction
The Rise of Summer
In the small coastal town of Serenity Bay, summer was a time when the sea breeze carried promises of love and adventure. It was here that Emma, with her lively brown eyes and infectious laughter, fell head over heels for Ethan, a charming young man with an affinity for the ocean.
By Clement Ngo3 years ago in Fiction
Sweet Consciousness
"I'm tired, mom," Penny said as the car took the off ramp and onto Valley Fair Avenue. "I told you Penny," Penny's father said behind the wheel, "The therapist said for you to be more outgoing and socialize. You need to learn how to talk to people."
By Kevin Williams3 years ago in Fiction
