Fiction
A Flick of the Tongue
"Braggs, calm down," I said. The woods were thick, but the trail spread wide enough for a few people to walk side by side comfortably. Braggs took up about a few inches wide, so that didn't matter, and my skinny ass wasn't taking up much more.
By Matthew Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Addiction - Chapter V
“…Real soon… Real soon.” “Sir?” I was back in the land of the living, so to speak. Well, sort of living. Another meeting with my board of directors and some talk about my health and my plans for the future. All led by that greasy Curtis. I wonder why I keep him around sometimes. I know more about him than I do about almost anyone else in the office, but he still makes me wonder…
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Chapters
BARE HUNTER
After the general left, I brewed a pot of strong coffee, preparing to battle with the graveyard in my mind. Sipping the hot brew, I gingerly peeled back the cover of my war crimes folder. Arrayed on top of the paperwork were photographs taken of the children from a different angle than I had on them. They were alive and playing in the bright Afghanistan sunshine. From my sniper’s nest, I hadn’t been able to focus in on their little faces. They were simply small figures in brightly colored clothing. The dimples, the happy eyes, and the toothy smiles reminded me of Timmy, and it rattled me to the core.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
L'Unico :Chapter one. Content Warning.
It was a rainy night and everybody was asleep, our hero Jade was asleeping not very relaxed and anxious, he recently got a successful job interview so he couldn't sleep he was overthinkning about this new job that he was about to start after few days, how he's going to start and how he's going to be integrated in hisnew environment. He was in avery stressful state when suddenly he felt like something hit him in his brain from the behind ( the parental lobe) it was a horrible electrical shoke that came out of nowhere and passed through his brain to his nervous system violently.
By el hariti adil2 years ago in Chapters
Enabling People group
In the core of a clamoring city, in the midst of the chaos of metropolitan life, lay an unlikely treasure — an organization that remained as an encouraging sign for some. It wasn't simply any school; it was professional instruction community, offering abilities and information that changed lives.
By Creative Chronicles2 years ago in Chapters
Tenet movie: The art of playing With Time
Christopher Nolan, a maestro of mind-bending narratives, once again catapults audiences into the labyrinth of his imagination with "Tenet." Released in 2020, this espionage thriller transcends conventional storytelling, weaving a tapestry of time inversion, high-stakes espionage, and existential intrigue. As viewers delve into the enigmatic world of "Tenet," they are confronted with a cinematic puzzle that challenges perception and defies traditional narrative constraints.
By el hariti adil2 years ago in Chapters
Interrogating Anderson
Seeing the fear in everyone's eyes, even Mat's and Ed's didn't come as a surprise. Knowing they all need some time to think without me around I said, "I'm going to have a talk with Anderson. If anyone wants to come you're more than welcome." Picking my clothes up I could hear everyone whispering behind me.
By Lucy Torralba2 years ago in Chapters
BARE HUNTER
“Ted. Believe me. I am devastated about what happened as you are," General Howard insisted. "You were a good Marine, and you would have risen in rank quickly. Your loss hurt me tremendously, and I don’t want to lose you to this investigation when you were only following orders. My orders.”
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Moving forward
I can feel your heart racing, you need to breathe Nightmare spoke into my mind. My body seized as shadows crawled upward. Darkness began to creep into my eyes. I've only felt this way one other time, when Nightmare engulfed me. "Breathe you need to calm down", it said taking on the same form.
By Lucy Torralba2 years ago in Chapters
A Digital Pandemic.. Top Story - April 2024. Content Warning.
After a long day in the department, Emily dropped her worn and tired dark leather bag on the counter before navigating through the small and disordered kitchen to grab a cold beer from a contrarily empty fridge. She hadn't had a chance to unpack since moving from Newcastle to Glasgow, let alone shop for sustenance, except for cold brews naturally.
By Billie Whyte2 years ago in Chapters
The Interview
Lucas stood in the doorway to his room. Analyzing the contents of his suitcase. Do I have everything I need, he nervously thought to himself as he fumbled with the zipper and hauled the suitcase down the hallway and out to the truck. My keys, where are my keys? Frantically, he ran back into the house and into the dining room. Ahh there they are lying on the table exactly where he had left them right next to the airline tickets. Damn, where is my head? Ok all set. Let’s go he mumbled. I’m gonna be late.
By Magnolia Long2 years ago in Chapters
