Adventure

The Threads Between Us (CH 19)
“In all the world, there is no other place you will learn the story of this Knight. Yet, if he will not tell you what you seek, it will not be told. He carries the weight of this stone around his neck, and no other can give you the truth. If your words are sincere, wait here until he returns, and above all, be calm around him.”
By H. J. Buell17 days ago in Chapters
The Old Man and the Sea – Ernest Hemingway
Below is an **original story** inspired only by the *theme* of endurance and humanity—not a retelling of Hemingway’s work. It is **fully new in plot, characters, and language**, written in a **classic literary tone**, as you prefer.
By Aftab Iqbal 18 days ago in Chapters
A Knight Revealed (CH 18)
Asmath wept as she looked at the young stranger and wondered what to do about this man. He had held her against her will and threatened her life, yet he did not truly harm her. Of course, he did not give her any reason to forgive him, but her Knight was not so different than the man who sat before her. As her tears fell, she watched, and her heart began to soften.
By H. J. Buell18 days ago in Chapters
Breaking the Girl (CH 17)
She cried out at the sight of Avtandil, trying to flee into the trees, but she was not fast enough. He leaped from his horse and seized her like a bird in a net, wrestling her to the ground. She wailed at the loss of her freedom, as all wild things do.
By H. J. Buell18 days ago in Chapters
Shard Bloom
The air out here tasted of metal and something dead, something old. Beyond the last gas station, past the skeletal remains of what used to be a textile mill, the land flattened into a grim expanse of cracked asphalt and skeletal weeds. Wind scraped across it, rattling loose corrugated tin on a forgotten shed. Most folks kept to the highway, barreling past this stretch like it was a bad memory. But if you knew where to look, past the slumped backhoe and the mountains of compressed car parts, there was a break in the chain-link fence, barely big enough for a skinny kid to squeeze through.
By HAADI20 days ago in Chapters
Tattoos & Rail Guns Chapter 9: Your Exams Didn't Involve Getting Shot
The squad spent the rest of the afternoon planning an excursion into the nearest zone. They only had to get there, hopefully spend no more than a couple of minutes there, and then get back. They just had to pack a lot of ammunition, some water and food, and maybe some extra surprises for anything that they encountered there.
By Jamais Jochim20 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 5: Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah
Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah After the migration (Hijrah), Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the early Muslims arrived in Madinah, a city very different from Makkah. Unlike Makkah, Madinah had many tribes, different religions, and long-standing conflicts. The city needed peace, order, and unity. What happened next was not only the beginning of an Islamic state, but also one of the most important social transformations in history.
By Wings of Time 21 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 4: Migration to Madinah (Hijrah)
Migration to Madinah (Hijrah) The situation in Makkah became extremely difficult for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his followers. The Quraysh leaders had failed to stop the spread of Islam through threats, insults, and punishment. Islam continued to grow quietly, but the anger of the Quraysh also increased. Muslims were mocked, beaten, and socially rejected. Some were tied under the hot sun, others were starved, and many lost their families and homes. Life in Makkah was no longer safe for those who believed in one God.
By Wings of Time 21 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 3: Early Persecution in Makkah
Early Persecution in Makkah In the early years after the birth of Islam, Makkah was a city deeply rooted in tradition, power, and pride. The Quraysh tribe controlled trade, religion, and social order. The Ka‘bah stood at the heart of the city, filled with idols that represented not only religious beliefs but also economic power. Pilgrims from across Arabia came to worship these idols, bringing wealth and status to the Quraysh. When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began preaching the message of one God, it was not seen as just a religious idea—it was viewed as a direct threat to the entire system of Makkah.
By Wings of Time 21 days ago in Chapters
As the Moon Chases the Sun (CH 16)
Avtandil charged across the plains, closing the distance between himself and the Knight. As he rode, he wondered how best to approach the stranger.
By H. J. Buell21 days ago in Chapters
Landing 2
In an airport full of people, nobody was there for her. When I gave him the flight number and arrival time, he answered that he just couldn’t wait to give me a crushing hug; we didn’t go into details about our meeting. Maybe they’re filming, and he’s super busy right now
By Andriana Sonnenblume 🌻22 days ago in Chapters
Landing 4
It was snowing when she got off the train at Leer. She wasn’t familiar with it; it hardly ever snowed in her hometown. It felt like a beautiful greeting, completely fit for Christmas, she loved it, she wanted to jump up and down with little squeals of joy like a happy toddler and catch snowflakes.
By Andriana Sonnenblume 🌻22 days ago in Chapters