Young Adult
Eclipse in Ember
In the quiet, secluded town of Ember, nestled between the forests and the sea, the status quo was sacred. It was a place where generational families knew each other's stories, their joy and grief interwoven like a well-used tapestry. Ember had its rhythm, and until today, that rhythm was seldom interrupted.
By khalil Afghan3 years ago in Fiction
Betrayal and Forgiveness
Chinedu and Ngozika's relationship was something Ngozika believed was always strong and unchanging. Sharing their dreams, secrets and deepest vulnerabilities, they weathered countless storms together. Everything shattered on one fateful evening. While going through messages, Ngozika discovered a text revealing Chinedu's infidelity.
By Ifechukwu Akaeze3 years ago in Fiction
The Seventeenth Summer (Ch 11)
Chapter Eleven The boys were lucky. When they finally made it to the small movie theatre, the doors were just being opened for the late afternoon show with the first movie being a cowboy movie that had played here before. They bought their tickets for the double feature, then a drink, a packet of Jaffa lollies and a choc-top ice cream each. They then decided to wait out most of the first movie in the foyer, at least until it was almost over; then they would go in, find a seat, and while everyone else was outside during intermission, they would settle in.
By Mark 'Ponyboy' Peters3 years ago in Fiction
The End (or is it?)
He was tired. He had been tired his whole life. He wasn't very good at "life" either. At 25 , he worked as a cashier at his local grocery store. He wanted to escape the realities and cruelties of life. Life was never easy for him. His father was an alcoholic and his mother left when he was a child. His father would be drunk most of the times and took his rage out on him. He never spoke a word about this to anyone. He thought it wasn't his father's fault , he thought it was his. He worked from 7 in the morning till 8 in the night or sometimes until
By Antariksha Basu3 years ago in Fiction
A Tradition
It was cold when I awoke in the late morning. I could smell breakfast, but even as my stomach growled, I snuggled deeper into the cozy blankets and sighed contently. But, then I remembered another fact: Adrien and his family were right next door! My pulse increased excitedly and I knew that going back to sleep wasn’t an option. So, I quickly threw on some clothes, put up my hair, and headed toward the bathroom.
By Marshall Starkweather3 years ago in Fiction
This is a Robbery
”Still open?” ”Yes, of course.” I said to the lesbian couple who had just walked into my jewelry store. I love gay couples. They are the ultimate customers for a jeweler. Especially two women because usually they are both getting jewelry where with traditional couples its usually the man just buying something for the woman.
By Millard Walton3 years ago in Fiction
Fair Hand
Jacob wheeled up to the rusty bench where Grandpa sat. A narrow beam of sunlight painted radiant warmth on his face, cold metal of his push rims contrasting with the sun’s heat. In the oak branches above, grey squirrels leaped between branches holding acorns. Amazing feats of agility. Tucked away in the safety of a high bough, a disgusted red squirrel tittered.
By Mack Devlin3 years ago in Fiction
