Cliffhanger
Fifth-Dimensional Phantom: The Reckoning. AI-Generated.
The Phantom's War Begins The rift pulsated with chaotic energy, a swirling abyss of deep purples and blues, as monstrous figures crawled forth from its depths. Their forms twisted and shifted, defying the very logic of space and time. Some had elongated limbs that stretched impossibly far, while others had eyes that blinked in and out of existence. The air itself trembled at their presence, reality struggling to accommodate their alien existence.
By Kelly Munala Brookes12 months ago in Chapters
The Fifth-Dimensional Phantom. AI-Generated.
The sky was unusually clear that night, and the stars shimmered like diamonds embedded in the heavens. For sixteen-year-old Ethan Carter, it was just another night in his quiet apartment on the ninth floor of a rundown complex in Brooklyn. His mother worked late shifts at a nearby diner, leaving him alone most nights. The sound of sirens in the distance was nothing new, and the occasional car alarm breaking the silence of the city was simply part of life. He had grown used to it all.
By Kelly Munala Brookes12 months ago in Chapters
Sneak Thieves
At the top of the ornate temple stairs, thick-carpeted hallways branched off in opposite directions, and Ides veered right. He hadn’t seen anyone turn that way in a while, but his attention had been diverted for a decent length of time. Treading with intentionality, he followed the hallway as it unrolled before him in the dim yellow torchlight. Up ahead and closer to the wall, he caught sight of pawprints in the carpet. It was Oda, and as silent as she was, the prints appeared as if by magic. But if she was leaving marks on the carpet… He glanced over his shoulder. Deep imprints followed his progress. Great. He had seen no other leonins thus far in Gullwing, his prints would be hard to miss. But that was a problem for later. They were coming to a set of towering double doors.
By M. A. Mehan 12 months ago in Chapters
The Life of Levi Rupp: Part 3
Levi began making his way to a fresh week at school, walking with his practice bag slung over his shoulder and his book bag hanging in front of him as he began walking the few blocks to get to campus. Levi left before his alarm ever went off, he wanted to get to the locker room early to drop off his gear and get a morning workout in as well. The gym doors were locked, and it appeared that Levi had arrived before Coach Peters did, when he saw headlights beaming from behind him. “Levi?” Coach asked from his car door, “Coach!” Levi waved at Coach Peters who was amazed and probably confused to see him there so early. “What are you doing here so early?” “Well, I wanted to drop off my gear to my locker and get a morning workout in.” “A morning workout?” “Yeah, if that’s okay?” “You know we have practice everyday after school right?” “Yes?” Coach shrugged and opened the gym, flicking the lights on. “Don’t be late to your first period. I will not vouch for you.” “You got it, Coach.”
By Sibley Shamra12 months ago in Chapters
From Her Window Part 2
If you haven't read part one, stop. Click on this link and it will take you to Part 1 by Rowan Finley! “Ah, Maxine…do you know where you are?” The nurse at my bedside asked in a soft tone. “Umm…” Before I could answer the nurse began assessing my vitals and I wasn’t sure what to say, the mailman’s blood splattering and lifeless body flashed before me once more. “I was in an ambulance…the mailman….” I began as if caught between two different memories strung together as one. “There there…I’ll check back in a few, for now try to drink some water and rest.” The nurse pushed the bedside table over my lap on the bed and left with the door shut behind her. I watched her as if unsure of what to do and saw a well-dressed man outside my room exchanging a brief conversation with the nurse. The man looked over at my door and saw me watching them, and it was then he abruptly ended the conversation with her and began to open the door to my room, “She needs rest!” The nurse frustrated following him in. “Ma’am I don’t need to remind you that I am here investigating a murder…I suggest you walk away before I find you obstructing this investigating.” His voice was stern and his eyes piercing the nurses’ establishing dominance in the room. The nurse shook her head and raised her hands in frustration, “I’m just saying you need to give her some time…” The nurse flashed me a half smile and apologetic eyes as she left my room. “Ah…sorry you had to see that ma’am.” “It’s fine…” I said pushing the bedside table away and tucking my knees into my chest, the thin white blanket nestled under my chin to find comfort and warmth. I wish I hadn’t seen anything…I’d be back inside my home, safe, invisible. “Let’s start over, I am Detective Brett Grayson, and you are?” “Maxine, just Maxine…” “Well Ms. Maxine, it’s a pleasure to meet you although I wish it were under different circumstances.” He flashed a genuine and somewhat contagious smile; I couldn’t help but reply in kind. “Well Mr. I mean Detective…” “Oh, please call me Brett.” “Right, Brett. I know you’re here to question me but honestly, I can’t seem to find the words. I want to help, I just don’t know how.” “How about we start at the beginning.” “What part?” “When you woke up. How did you start your day?” “Well…” I smiled as I thought about my plants, “I was watering my indoor plants making sure they had the right amount of water and sunlight! I was admiring how they were growing…” My smile was from ear to ear as I spoke of my plants. “What kind of plants do you own?” “You want to know about my plants?” “Well, uh yeah. I do.” “Well, I have several succulents, they grow so easily, and hanging by my window is a beautiful Burros Tail, it’s a type of succulent but oh so beautiful with its tail like limbs cascading from its pot. I was admiring that specific plant before…” “Before what?” He asked softly leaning in, eager for me to dive into the gory details. That's when my ears were filling with something similar to that of water, only able to hear the thudding sounds of my heart beating from within my skull! His voice became drowned out and my eyes dropping to the floor as if fixated, it was becoming harder to breathe. “Maxine! Maxine dear!” The nurse rushed in and adjusted my bed, so I was semi-flat and frantically fixing my machine and assessing my vitals. “Maxine you’re okay, you’re safe just breathe. You’re experiencing a panic attack. Breathe.” As hard as it was to hear, I did what she said and a few moments later I began feeling my body relax and settle down again as she pushed some medication through my IV in my arm. “I’m sorry…” I began, “No, don’t be Maxine, you just need rest.” The nurse patted my shoulder, and I felt as if she was like a mother to me the way she wanted to protect me and comfort me. It was nice, but I wasn't sure what to say or how to thank her. The nurse darted her eyes towards Brett, who was still in the room writing on his notepad. Brett stood, smoothing his outfit he glanced at the nurse unapologetically, and then over to me with his eyes softening. They were a crisp green, almost metallic like, and I couldn't help but to smile at him. “I’ll be back in the morning Maxine. Until then, try to rest like the nurse said.” The nurse began making sure I was comfortable and brought in a tray of food for me to pick at. “Maxine, I know you’ve had a very long, rough day, but you are safe here. The doctor will be in soon to inform you of what’s going on. If you need anything, anything at all, push the nurse button on your remote here okay.” I nodded, thankful for her genuine care as she left the room.
By Sibley Shamra12 months ago in Chapters
Guardians and Angels | Chapter Two "Dancers"
“I thought you said it was the end?” “Is there ever really an end, Christopher?” he said, shifting through albums on his bed, searching for something. He always knew how to make me pause with his answers… which were usually questions.
By Christopher Dubbs12 months ago in Chapters
Echoes of the Forgotten
Echoes of the Forgotten A Journey Through Memory and Regret The rain poured down in sheets, casting the old town in a cold, gray haze. The streets were slick with water, the cobblestones reflecting the dim glow of street lamps that flickered weakly against the storm. In the heart of the town stood a crumbling mansion, its once-proud facade now covered in ivy and years of neglect. The windows, dark and empty, seemed to stare out at the world with an expression of quiet sorrow.
By Afia Sikderabout a year ago in Chapters
Shadows
Dave sat down in class gladly acknowledging the fact that he was a ghost in class and ain’t nobody talking to him he enjoyed being alone cos he hated talking to anyone that didn’t seem of interest to him everyone had a blur on their face and the were all insignificant to him the only person that mattered to him broke up with him cos she felt dave didn’t love her she felt it was all forced but on Dave point of view he did love her so much but he couldn’t tell if it was his ego or his massively introverted side that was keeping him from expressing his true feelings to Sasha, well in the end he fumbled her nd now he’s sitting on the loneliest corner listening to some Adele on the 18th of November not really feeling the Christmas spirit but only feeling the gaping hole of loneliness once again and the thought of being celibate for a while while being whipped hard by the strong African harmattan.well Dave was an atheist so he really didn’t care much for Christmas so it was like going to be like any other day as he was sitting by himself listening to his soul crushing music someone tapped him nd as he turned the blur that lingered on everyone else was not on her nd then he said “Did the heaven give me a Christmas present in the form of a 5’2 black angel ……..
By Daniel Emmanuel about a year ago in Chapters
