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Wasting Light
Emberfield was a town that was forever stuck in the middle of a sunset. The sun, having clearly gone through some sort of existential crisis, refused to properly set, flickering on and off like a busted streetlight. If you tried to catch a good sunset photo, you’d get something that looked like a toddler trying to paint with one crayon: a half-baked attempt that made everyone question their life choices.
By Jason “Jay” Benskin12 months ago in Humor
Squeaky's Laugh Riot: The Giggleburgh Chronicles
In the utterly bizarre town of Giggleburgh, there lived a squirrel named Squeaky. Squeaky had a dream: to become the world's first squirrel stand-up comedian. Armed with a tiny microphone and a suitcase full of acorn jokes, Squeaky set out to make the animals of Giggleburgh laugh until they couldn't breathe.
By Jason “Jay” Benskin12 months ago in Humor
Mafioso
The docks at midnight were a graveyard of shadows. Crates stacked like tombstones loomed over the cold, black water, and the faint hum of distant engines provided a haunting soundtrack. Detective Luca Moretti adjusted his coat against the biting wind, his eyes scanning the darkness. He wasn’t supposed to be here, but he had spent the last three years chasing the elusive whispers of the Vescari crime family. Tonight, those whispers promised to become screams.
By Jason “Jay” Benskin12 months ago in Criminal
The Plague of Shadows: Covid 2 😨🕯️📖
In the year 2030, the world had finally begun to heal from the devastation of the Covid-19 pandemic. The global community had returned to a semblance of normalcy, but beneath the surface, a new terror was brewing—one that would make the horrors of the past seem like child's play.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Fiction
The Echoing Silence
In the heart of Appalachia, nestled deep within the dense, whispering woods, lay the abandoned town of Harrow’s End. Long forgotten by time, the town’s history was shrouded in mystery, with rumors of dark rituals and unspeakable acts driving anyone who dared venture near to flee in terror.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Fiction
Echoes of Humanity
As the clock struck midnight and ushered in the year 2025, Alex, a passionate and imaginative individual, embarked on their New Year's resolution journey. Filled with excitement, Alex was eager to create something meaningful and profound that would capture the essence of human creativity, emotions, and experiences. The project, dubbed "Echoes of Humanity," aimed to weave together a digital tapestry of art, stories, and music that would resonate with the diverse array of human cultures and perspectives. Alex's resolution was to curate a collection that would celebrate the richness and complexities of life.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Motivation
Apple vs. Samsung: The Tech-Tastic Showdown of Absurdity
It was the ultimate showdown: Apple—the sleek, pristine, and overpriced king of the phone world—faced off against Samsung, the overly ambitious, foldable phone-wielding daredevil who still wasn’t quite sure what “simple” meant. The arena? A stage with glowing lights, confused nerds, and two very smug smartphones.
By Jason “Jay” Benskinabout a year ago in Humor
