Top Stories
New stories you'll love, handpicked for you by our team and updated daily.
The Development. Top Story - April 2024.
“My name is Kami,” she said. Paul hadn’t asked. He had barely glanced at her as he walked by the bus stop. She was sitting on a dirty bench under the straight arch of clear plastic, with graffiti covering the walls and bisecting the scene at her back.
By Alison McBain2 years ago in Fiction
Pride Comes Before the Fall. Top Story - April 2024.
I stretched in a vain attempt to wake myself up, to just make myself a bit taller, to simply push away the constricting dirt that imprisoned me under the cold surface of the earth. The sunlight beamed as I made my last attempt at growing taller.
By Isabella Rose2 years ago in Fiction
The Legend of Ardanor. Runner-Up in Whispering Woods Challenge. Top Story - April 2024.
The trees are talking. At least that's what it sounded like to Rin, he could hear the birds tweeting, and the rustling of leaves replying. He imagined deep and long conversations happening between all the creatures of the forest and the trees of old.
By Liam Storm2 years ago in Fiction
The Arrival of April Writing. Top Story - April 2024.
Sometimes our spongy brains get a bit dry; too much is always going on in our lives. Sometimes we want to write but we just don’t know where or how to start. And so we decided, why not create a collection of ideas for the next month. April is a month of rebirth, of the seeds beginning to sprout as the great thaw begins. It is a time of sunshine but also nourishing rains. We hope we can help plant some idea seeds in your story garden.
By Oneg In The Arctic2 years ago in Writers
All Writers Need Feedback. Top Story - April 2024.
I was recently having a conversation with a new writer about her novel. She is currently in the process of editing her work and to be supportive I offered to give it a read and give her some feedback - she told me that she did not want anyone reading it until it was published.
By Elise L. Blake2 years ago in Writers
Vocal Bonus Leaderboard: 04/03/2024
Welcome to the weekly update of the Leaderboard! We're thrilled to showcase Vocal's most discussed stories, popular picks, and rising stars. Let's dive into this past week's standout contributors and their remarkable achievements.
By Vocal Team2 years ago in Resources
Ghosted. Top Story - April 2024.
Her house was once a rustic retreat: Grammy’s ancient Afghan draped over the cracked, leather chair next to the wood burning fireplace. Sun-faded yellow gingham curtains in the kitchen danced in the afternoon breeze. She kept the windows open year-round, demanding to breathe in only fresh air. I spent many afternoons curled up with Aunt Bette, watching raunchy movies and drinking good tequila. That was her poison. She hasn’t been gone six months, but I still feel her in the weathered boards of the sagging front porch. I sit on the rough-hewn stairs, avoiding the papaya-colored porch swing. Can’t sit there. It’s not meant for one. Without a hint of a breeze, the swing slowly comes to life.
By Cathy Schieffelin2 years ago in Fiction
