Young Adult

The Longing Hours
He arrived late, again, just like every other night. Liz's heart clenched with a mixture of frustration and longing as she tightly gripped the armchair. Her stocking snagged on a splintered corner of the parquet flooring, causing her to steady herself before resuming her endless pacing in the front room. Back and forth, back and forth she went, each footstep echoing the cheerless ticking of the grandfather clock.
By Mark3 years ago in Fiction
Olly and the Witch (children's story)
Once upon a time there was a brave boy called Olly Blackny. He was on the way to see his uncle Stan , when he decided to take a short cut through dark woods.
By Cat Destiny3 years ago in Fiction
Liberating structures
Sarah woke up one day and realized she had been sleepwalking through life. She had followed societal expectations, gotten a degree, a job, a partner, and a mortgage, but she felt no fulfillment. As she looked in the mirror, she asked herself, "What is the point of it all?" She sat with her thoughts for weeks until she found the answer. There was no universal meaning to life, it was up to her to create her own purpose. With a sense of liberation, Sarah quit her job, ended her relationship, and began a journey of self-discovery.
By Sara C3 years ago in Fiction
Magic Window
Sophie loved to explore whenever she had a day off from school, and today she was making her way through the sparse forest, eager to find places she had yet to discover. Her best friend, Abby, had ditched her in favor of going shopping with her Mom today, but Sophie preferred trekking through the woods any day to picking out a new outfit in a crowded mall. She was most at home while romping through tangled brush in a forest or while doing anything outside.
By Cindy Calder3 years ago in Fiction
Unexpected love
She had given up on love, until he appeared. She was captivated by his gentle eyes and his laughter. They talked the whole night, about dreams and hopes.
By Sara C3 years ago in Fiction
One Last Storm
Pushing their bicycles up the rocky path was a time for laughs and hunger after a day spent swimming and exploring by the North Sea’s inlet to their small village on Sweden's west coast. Storms never frightened these boys; they knew when it was time to head for shelter. This jaunt would take a life changing twist. As they felt the pelleting rain upon their backs the sky split open, winds whipped upon them fiercely, their vulnerabilities exposed.
By ROCK aka Andrea Polla (Simmons)3 years ago in Fiction
Diary of a Teenager-To-Be: Chapter One
Dear Diary, I turn 13 years old tomorrow, but I really don't think that I want to be a teenager. My periods started when I was 12 years old, and Mum says I'm always moody now.
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Fiction
A Slug's Life
Running late, Marvin crawled up the rock as he journeyed to the new crop of mushrooms down the log. 45 minutes later, in record time, he found his agent Gregory and cameraman Carl under the mushrooms shade.
By Savannah Martinez-Uhler3 years ago in Fiction
Madam Tart's All-Magic Reproduction: Fine Ink, Candid Creatures and Second-hand Robe Repair
“Don’t consider me a teacher, consider me your friend…” Professor Grendelere cooed before being rudely interrupted. “No, no, no. You’ve pinned the pants on the form incorrectly my dear, clearly you never did an internship at the Cloak-and-Quill… I’m sorely disappointed,” Professor Grendelere hissed, her wand whipping furiously across a sea of fabric as the pins righted themselves on the silken material leaving tiny tears in their wake.
By K.H. Obergfoll3 years ago in Fiction
Lipstick on a Date
I was nervous about the date. I met him online. I put on lipstick. I didn’t like the color. I changed colors. I was now wearing crimson red. I drove to the restaurant. I found the table we reserved. The date went well. I brought him back home. Jim looked around. “Who are all these other men?” He asked. “My other husbands. Welcome to the clan. We can get married tomorrow,” I said. He tried to leave, but the door was locked. “Don’t worry, Jim, you’ll get used to it,” one of my husbands said.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Fiction
Johnny Depp: A Talented Actor's Journey Through Triumphs and Trials
Introduction Johnny Depp, an enigmatic and versatile actor, has mesmerized audiences for decades with his exceptional performances and unique portrayals of eccentric characters. From his breakout role in "Edward Scissorhands" to his iconic portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, Depp has captured the hearts of millions around the world. However, his journey in the spotlight has not been without its share of controversies and personal challenges. In this article, we delve into the life and career of Johnny Depp, exploring his rise to stardom, his notable roles, and the obstacles he has faced along the way.
By Saran dev3 years ago in Fiction
FADING ECHOES; BROKEN HEARTS
And I walked and walked and walked until I could no longer walk. The things that love makes you do. The sea with its rising and falling waves and the sun setting down with the gusts of wind that brushed my face every now and then—all of it mimicked a healthy conversation, a lively conversation, a joyful conversation. But alas, many things in life are not what they seem to be. My late mother used to say “Live life like you are living it the first time, Live life the way you would live it if you had another chance” To the normal brain, such a sentence would not be very comprehensible, and so it was not to me; I’m only human after all. But after all the sorrows and sufferings of this life and now the state I find myself in—dejection—do I think that one understands the philosophies of life and the profound essence of living life properly and to its fullest—or may one dare to argue, and if they do, then no wonder suicidal notes have become more common in this world all of a sudden.
By Muhammed Ahmed Imran3 years ago in Fiction