Adventure
Short Reads
Dear Vocal readers, What follows is a short compendium of my works that are four minutes or less for your reading pleasure. For all those times that you want to read something, but are short on time. Please be sure to check back, as the list grows. And thank you for following me on this journey.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of Desolation 10
In the heart of a forgotten realm, shrouded in mystery and cloaked in eternal darkness, lay the Abyss. A place where time seemed to stand still, and the very essence of existence trembled in the void. Whispers of ancient tales spoke of a force buried deep within the Abyss, a force that held the key to an unimaginable power – the power of Emergence.
By Nofisat lawal2 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of Desolation 9
In the heart of a vibrant metropolis, where towering skyscrapers touched the heavens and the relentless pulse of urban life reverberated through the streets, lived a community with a story untold. This was the tale of the Resonance of Resilience, a collective journey marked by struggles, triumphs, and the unwavering spirit to overcome adversity.
By Nofisat lawal2 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of Desolation 8
Nestled at the edge of the bustling city was a forgotten chapel, its walls weathered and its stained glass windows casting fragmented rainbows upon the worn pews. The chapel, abandoned for years, carried with it a storied past tainted by tales of regret and despair. Yet, as the sun dipped below the horizon one fateful evening, the chapel's heavy doors creaked open, stirring the dust that had settled in its desolate corners.
By Nofisat lawal2 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of Desolation 7
In the quaint village of Elden wood, nestled between rolling hills and ancient forests, a peculiar tradition unfolded every year. As the days grew shorter and the nights longer, the villagers prepared for the annual Dance of Darkness and Hope, a mysterious event that had been woven into the fabric of their lives for generations.
By Nofisat lawal2 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of Desolation 6
The small town of Havenbrook lay nestled in a valley, surrounded by thick woods that seemed to stretch endlessly into the distance. As dawn painted the sky with hues of pink and orange, the townspeople began to stir, their routines as familiar as the sunrise itself. However, within the heart of this seemingly serene town, a quiet restlessness lingered - a yearning that cast shadows over the lives of its inhabitants.
By Nofisat lawal2 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of Desolation 5
In the heart of Meadowbrook, where the weeping willows cast gentle shadows on cobblestone pathways, there resided a woman named Clara. Her home, a cottage adorned with ivy and memories, held the remnants of a love that had once painted the walls in hues of joy. However, since the departure of her beloved husband, Theodore, the cottage had become a sanctuary of melancholic reverie.
By Nofisat lawal2 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of Desolation 4
High on the cliffs overlooking the stormy sea, the village of Crest haven stood against the relentless winds, its cottages weathered by time and solitude. In one such cottage lived Marina, a woman whose world had become a silent expanse, echoing with the abyss of solitude.
By Nofisat lawal2 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of Desolation 3
In the picturesque village of Ember brook, where ancient cobblestone pathways wound through clusters of quaint cottages, there lived a woman named Evelyn. Once, her home resonated with the joyful echoes of shared laughter and the warmth of family bonds. However, a poignant silence now gripped the rooms, and the walls bore witness to the spectral footprints of a love that had slipped away.
By Nofisat lawal2 years ago in Chapters