Cliffhanger

The Candle That Refused to Flicker
Storms raged around the candle, but its flame stayed calm, not rigid. It understood that endurance is not resistance, but balance.
By GoldenSpeech4 days ago in Chapters
Secularism is a Misguided Path
When the call is raised that religion should be kept separate from worldly life—like Hinduism or Judaism—the first question a Muslim must ask is: should Islam also be limited to personal worship and spiritual matters only? Or does it have a comprehensive system for life?
By meerjanan5 days ago in Chapters
Firebug: Chapter 16 - A Lovely Night
"You've got your gloves?" "Yes, Dad." "And the Kevlar undershirt I gave you?" "Yes," Theo muttered, unable to keep the annoyed edge out of his voice. "Seriously, Dad, you're worrying for nothing!"
By Natalie Gray6 days ago in Chapters
The Parasite Protocol. AI-Generated.
The Archive was less a library and more a tomb. Here, the golden, pervasive glow of the Colony’s central lighting did not reach. Instead, there was only the low-frequency hum of cooling fans and the sharp, metallic tang of ozone that clung to the back of the throat.
By Blessing Moyo8 days ago in Chapters
The Sky in His Mouth
The kitchen light hummed, a low, persistent rasp against the silence of the pre-dawn house. Arthur stood by the counter, hands wrapped around a mug of lukewarm tea. He hadn't meant for it to get cold, but his mind had drifted, tethered to the window where the sky was just beginning to bruise purple-black, hinting at the pale, indifferent blue to come. He stared into the swirling amber liquid, steam long gone, and then, his gaze snagged on the mug itself. Eleanor's mug. Chipped at the rim, faded floral pattern almost entirely worn away save for a stubborn patch of periwinkle near the handle.
By HAADI9 days ago in Chapters
What’s Open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? The Complete Guide Everyone Is Searching For**
s New Year’s Eve approaches, one question dominates online searches year after year: what places are actually open during the holiday? People want to celebrate, go out, eat well, shop, travel, or simply relax without running into closed doors or unexpected schedules. From families planning dinners to tourists visiting a new city, curiosity about open places on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day continues to grow. This guide answers the most common questions people ask and helps you plan the perfect start to the new year.
By America today 10 days ago in Chapters
New Year Countdown: Meaning, Traditions, and Why It Matters
New Year Countdown: Meaning, Traditions, and Why It Matters The New Year countdown is one of the most widely shared and emotionally powerful moments celebrated across the world. As the final seconds of the old year tick away, millions of people gather in homes, public squares, and online streams to count down together, welcoming a fresh start. This simple act of counting numbers has grown into a global tradition filled with excitement, hope, reflection, and unity. Understanding the New Year countdown helps explain why it remains such an important part of modern culture.
By America today 10 days ago in Chapters
Songs of the Silver Wizard. Top Story - December 2025.
COMPENDIUM “Beside the water, under the moon, magic fills those who approach full of naught but gloom.” “Master, isn’t the world most dangerous under the full moon?”
By Matthew J. Fromm11 days ago in Chapters
St. Kilda in His Bones
Elias Thorne wasn't much for 'living.' He existed. Six days a week, he cataloged the forgotten lives of others in the city archives, his fingers stained with the dust of centuries. His flat, a single room overlooking a grimy alley, held only what was necessary: a cot, a chipped mug, a stack of worn books. He didn't crave adventure, not truly. He just wanted a quiet corner. And then, the St. Kilda Box arrived.
By HAADI12 days ago in Chapters
The Backward Tick
He found it in a shop that smelled of old wood and forgotten lives, crammed between a chipped porcelain doll and a stack of encyclopedias missing their 'G'. An ornate mantel clock, dark mahogany, with brass flourishes dulled by time. Nothing special, really. Just another piece of somebody else’s past waiting for a new home. Elias, he just needed something to fill the silence in his own quiet apartment, something that wasn't the hum of the fridge or the creak of the floorboards under his own heavy steps. He paid the old man a twenty, didn't haggle. Didn't have the energy for it.
By HAADI13 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 9: The Final Sermon (Farewell Hajj)
The Final Sermon (Farewell Hajj) In the year 632 CE, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ knew that his mission was coming to its completion. After more than twenty years of struggle, patience, guidance, and sacrifice, Islam had spread across Arabia. Tribes that once fought endlessly were now united by faith. Justice had replaced chaos, and mercy had replaced revenge.
By Wings of Time 13 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 8: The Peaceful Conquest of Makkah (630 CE)
The Peaceful Conquest of Makkah (630 CE) For nearly twenty years, the city of Makkah had been a place of pain for the early Muslims. It was where they were mocked, tortured, boycotted, and forced to leave their homes. Families were divided, livelihoods were destroyed, and many suffered simply for believing in one God. Even after migration to Madinah, the threat from Makkah never fully disappeared.
By Wings of Time 13 days ago in Chapters