Fiction
At Last We Meet (CH 21)
Asmath came to Avtandil and took his hand, leading him out like a full moon revealed from behind clouds. She brought him to Tariel, who stood and stared at him in wonder. To his eyes, the stranger looked like a star fallen from heaven. Then she spoke, revealing the truth behind her promise.
By H. J. Buell14 days ago in Chapters
A Man Undone (CH 20)
Though a prisoner now, Avtandil’s heart was at last freed from the dungeon of loneliness it had so long been chained in. He looked on in silence as Asmath stretched out the panther skin for the Knight to rest on. When Tariel sat down, he let loose a heavy sigh, morose and brooding. For all his beauty and power, the pain behind his eyes marked him as a broken man.
By H. J. Buell14 days ago in Chapters
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. Buell14 days ago in Chapters
Firebug: Chapter 14 - The Game
Friday night had arrived way ahead of schedule for Roman. He'd been preparing for it for so long, he'd let it sneak up and blindside him with no warning whatsoever. To be fair, it wasn't the game itself he was worried about. The Hill Academy Hurricanes had faced off against Briarwood's Gladiators many times before now, and had won more often than lost.
By Natalie Gray15 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. Buell16 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. Buell16 days ago in Chapters
Romantic winter short story with happy ending
The snow fell in gentle, hushed flakes, delicately dusting the shoulders of Danny’s well-worn wool coat as he stood still on the sidewalk. Across the street, the windows of The Cozy Nook bookstore glowed like amber in the early winter dusk. And inside, he knew, was Cassie.
By Actual Bit17 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 19 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 19 days ago in Chapters
