Adventure
Veil of the Firstborn Part 1
The storm had been waiting for them. By the time Vaelin and Elira crested the ridge into the northern wastelands, the sky was a crushed, bruised gray, torn open by claws of black lightning. The earth itself seemed uneasy, heaving shallow tremors beneath their boots. A metallic tang hung on the air, as if the ground were bleeding somewhere unseen. Neither of them spoke for a while. In the growing distance ahead, the remains of Hearthdeep, once a proud trade town, smoldered like the dying embers of a forgotten hearth. Stone buildings, once tall and proud, were now half-swallowed by broken earth and choking vines.
By Richard Bailey9 months ago in Chapters
"Bonds of the Broken"
The sun was just beginning to set over the wheat fields of Dust Hollow, painting the sky in hues of rust and gold. Two figures walked along a dirt road, their silhouettes trailing long behind them. One was tall, wiry, and sharp-eyed; the other, broader and slow-moving, with a childlike slump in his shoulders.
By Muhammad Azeemullah9 months ago in Chapters
Magic vs. Science: The Battle of Belief and Reality
A journey through myth, logic, and the human quest to understand the unknown. Since the dawn of human civilization, people have looked to the skies, the earth, and the mysterious forces of nature for answers. In doing so, two powerful forces emerged in our quest to explain the unknown: magic and science. Though they often appear to be opposing forces—one based on wonder and the supernatural, the other rooted in logic and evidence—they share a common purpose: to make sense of the world around us.
By ZALAN KHAN9 months ago in Chapters
1/0: Entries from the End Times
“I’ll quit.” I stopped sipping the rich, white broth directly from the well. “I’ll quit,” Etan repeated through a mouthful of tender dark meat he’d torn from the chicken’s leg. “I’ve let you down twice now, and I’ll be damned – well, I am damned – I’ll be double damned if I do it a third time.” He reached out to place a reassuring hand on my upper arm, but then immediately retracted it as if he were a leper and he didn’t want to infect me with his touch. “I’m telling you, so you’ll hold me to it. I’ll quit.”
By Wen Xiaosheng9 months ago in Chapters
New York: The City That Never Sleeps
The City That Never Sleeps, New York New York City, often referred to simply as “New York,” is one of the most iconic cities in the world. It is a global center for finance, art, fashion, and entertainment due to its towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and extensive cultural heritage. Known as “The Big Apple,” New York offers a unique blend of history, diversity, and modern innovation that continues to captivate millions of residents and visitors alike.
By Abid Sadif9 months ago in Chapters
The Broken Word – Part 5
The days that followed should have been a time of peace. The clans, cautiously at first, resumed old trade routes and opened council fires. The blood feud that had festered was soothed, if not fully healed. Word traveled across the provinces that the rift had been mended—and with it, Elira's name grew in places she'd rather have stayed forgotten.
By Richard Bailey9 months ago in Chapters
"Here and Now: A Mindful Path to Inner Calm". Content Warning.
Introduction: Why Mindfulness Now? We live in a world that never stops moving. Notifications buzz, deadlines loom, and even rest feels like another item on our to-do lists. Many of us are constantly doing, achieving, and reacting — rarely taking a moment to simply be. But underneath all the noise is a quieter, more grounded space that is always available to us. That space is the present moment. And the path to it is mindfulness.
By Muhammad Huzaifa9 months ago in Chapters
Top Passive Income Ideas for Beginners
The idea of earning money while you sleep sounds like a dream. But for many, it's becoming a practical part of their financial life. That’s the power of passive income, which requires minimal effort to maintain once the initial work is done.
By Sathish Kumar 9 months ago in Chapters
