Young Adult
Love Beyond Boundaries
Luke Madison stood by the photocopier, his tie loosened, watching as the machine spat out sheet after sheet of meaningless reports. The hum of the copier and the faint aroma of toner filled the air. He glanced at the clock on the wall – ten minutes to five. He rubbed his temples, willing the clock to move faster. This job was just another in a series of failed opportunities, and he could feel the weight of failure pressing down on him with every passing second.
By B. E. Machi3 years ago in Fiction
The Nightfall Chronicles
Episode 1: A Bite of Darkness David Thomas, a 22-year-old college student, walked briskly across the empty campus, his backpack slung over one shoulder, his headphones piping his favorite tunes into his ears. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow across the picturesque quad. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the ancient oak trees that lined the pathways, their branches extending like protective arms over the students who passed beneath them.
By Berkay Karagöz3 years ago in Fiction
Global Warming?
The spontaneous combustion began 2 years ago; They blamed it on Global Warming. Richard watched his sister burn from a fire that came out of nowhere- aiming its fury on this 12-year-old girl. She screamed before Richard finally awoke from his dream. Two days later he felt hot… very hot. It’s happening to him! He could feel the small bubbles of blood and fluid in his body begin to boil, then – poof!
By David S. JohnsonWilliams3 years ago in Fiction
Chop Chop
I was running from my ex girlfriend. She was chasing me through the restaurant. “Come on Eddie, you always wanted to know what our secret ingredient was. Now that you dumped me, I really want to show you,” she said, smiled and lunged at me with the knife. She missed. She threw it at me and hit my neck. “I’m sorry, honey, we just weren’t getting along,” I said before falling to the ground. “Chop chop,” was the last thing she said to me before I passed out. She then cut me up and served me as a side dish!
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Fiction
Run, because I’m scared
I kept running through the woods. My friend had already been eaten by the beast. It was so dark out, I coudnt even see it’s face to describe. There it was, the entrance to the state park. I was almost there. The beast popped up in front of me, it’s face now glowing. I was standing there, stoic, as it swallowed me whole.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Fiction
A Fairytale Daydream
My eyes fluttered awake from the morning light as my dream quickly dissipated from my memory. Bits and pieces of castles and princes swam through my mind in one final lap before wishing me goodbye. I opened my eyes fully to see an angry green-eyed creature sitting on my chest and demanding that I pay attention to her. Maybe it wasn’t the morning light after all that interrupted my eventful dreams, it was just my impatient cat. Once my cat was fed was only when I could begin my morning, my very slow morning that is. Like most people, I can only move so fast without any caffeine. While the coffee pot was brewing, I turned on my favorite classical music station to romanticize my now calm morning as I waited for my coffee to finish. My world started to drift away as the falling weather and soothing music hypnotized me to a different place.
By Grace Gettys 3 years ago in Fiction
Little did she know….
Sophie had always been a dreamer, but no one ever imagined she would do something as daring as elope with her boyfriend, Jake. They had been together for two years, and their love was as strong as ever. However, Sophie's parents did not approve of Jake. They believed he was not the right fit for their daughter, and they had made it clear that they would not allow them to marry.
By Similoluwa Adelaja 3 years ago in Fiction
My dear old bitter friend.
I awaken from slumber, groggy and tired, as is life with a 6 month old. No sleep has ever been the same since we had Cian, but It's made easier by my dear old bitter friend. I throw on an oversized t-shirt and lean over the crib, to be warmed and welcomed with open arms and an ear from ear smile. He screams in a pitch only dogs can hear, excited to see his mummy again. I lean forward, whisper good morning gorgeous boy as I do every morning and take him gently in my arms. He's always so warm and cosy.
By Billie Whyte3 years ago in Fiction
