Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Chapters.
Last of the Mastiff Riders, Part 5
Yesola and Ferun pressed into the eerie expanse of the Dead Wood, their mastiff mounts carrying them with steadfast determination. The sparse trees cast long shadows, elongated by the soft glow of the rising sun that painted the forest in muted shades of gray. It had been a few hours since they left Tirn behind in the desolate shack, Yesola had chosen to let him live albeit lacking the memories of the night, his death would only draw attention.
By Michael Bivens2 years ago in Chapters
Hardworking
Fnding the right balance between hard work and self-care is a delicate but essential task. Too much hard work can lead to stress, burnout, and even health problems. But too little hard work can lead to stagnation and missed opportunities. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, but there are some strategies that can help. Setting clear boundaries and goals, taking regular breaks, and making time for fun and relaxation are all important. And don't forget to celebrate your successes, no matter how small!
By Great Information2 years ago in Chapters
The Seer - Part 4
The next quarter moon arrived and we are on high alert. Me most of all. It’s my job to find the dhaceen on the other side of the barrier before it crossed over. We need to be ready to attack and get back the missing pieces of the artifact before the hole in the barrier is sealed back up.
By Clever&WTF2 years ago in Chapters
Retrieval
Blame is such a serious accusation. In a court of law, it requires evidence when seeking an indictment or conviction. It can be cruel, relentless, and can even precipitate wars. Blame is often misplaced and sometimes displaced in a thinly veiled, manipulative way. I think that for us, it was a great deal of all these things - and more - blended into one colossal, combustible bomb.
By Cindy Calder2 years ago in Chapters
Blue Hand
One evening in the fall of 2017, I was eating at Applebees with my boyfriend at the time. I looked down at my right hand, and I noticed it was blue. I thought that I had touched something blue. Concerned, I went to the bathroom and washed my hands. The color did not go away. It looked like that part of me was dead, something out of a Frankenstein movie.
By Kristen Ulrich2 years ago in Chapters
"Harmony in Paradox: The Lumivores and Umbraquins of Contradictoria"
In the sprawling kingdom of Contradictoria, a land shrouded in perpetual twilight, there existed two enigmatic creatures that embodied the paradox of strength and powerlessness. These creatures were known as the Lumivores and the Umbraquins, and their coexistence in Contradictoria was a living, breathing analogy of the complexity of human existence.
By Jose Mokua2 years ago in Chapters
See Saw
I saw everything and yet remained silent. As quiet as one could be in such a scenario. Every thing I said came out in in a muffled scream of agony and misunderstanding. The only way that I had left was to torture myself with the burden of reprieve. To buy my time silently waiting for the other shoe to drop, the page to turn and for me to plot my escape. Trapped in a weird fever dream of mistrust and non-emotion. A disconnected connectedness. Everything was connected and yet completely separate. I spent more days playing pretend than actually living. A casual glance from a stranger that said nothing more than, ‘We’re watching you’. I couldn’t help but feel as if everyone knew something I didn’t. Reading the lips of the patron next me saying “I just passed him.” Any time I got out of line I was punished and tormented with the most grotesque of thoughts. The silence was deafening. A loneliness crept over me and felt cast away from society. I felt disconnected from every person that promised to be there for me and to love me. I looked for the hope on the horizon and found none. Only a silent echo of my future that may never come, the love I may never have, and the life I may never live. Torment, patience, torment. The people watch as I move about throughout this life and never help. They only laugh and ridicule. They add to the unrelenting pains and agony my brain endures at their words, their hands, their lies. I hoped to move beyond it one day. To move through it . That hopeful revelation may appear and I may one day be free. A knowing of a certain truth, of a certain pattern, of a specific understanding that would bring me to clarity. That I may be free from this burdensome load was all I wanted. That I may see the fruits of the labors of my agonies and find peace. Oh not now, and maybe not ever. For those who know, know. For those who don’t, don’t. Would it be better to die a good man? Or to live forever as a monster. A shell of your once true good self. An empty basket to which once housed a soul and now only the hollow shell of a once proud man. A fruitless endeavor it is to hold on to one’s soul in a world with that held so many but not one kept. Sold to the lowest bidder for the highest cost. An influenced influencers dream, my nightmare.
By Jared Long2 years ago in Chapters
JILL BIDEN TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID 19
Title: First Lady Jill Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19 Introduction In a stunning and unexpected announcement, it has been confirmed today that First Lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes as a reminder that the ongoing pandemic continues to affect individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of their position or background. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the situation, with details about the First Lady's health status, the potential impact on the presidency, and the importance of following safety protocols.
By isaac Gael2 years ago in Chapters
Bubble & Linda
It's hard to fathom these two people being together. Bubble, old, mean, nasty. Bubble, dirty, ignorant, disrespectful. Bubble, alcoholic, drug addict, prone to violence. Bubble, degenerate gambler. None of these qualities equate to husband, father, pop-pop, beloved member of society. Yet here he is all of those things.
By Tyrone Livingston2 years ago in Chapters
