Magical Realism

These Sea Creatures Are Growing Extremely Large And We Don't Know Why
In the vast expanse of our collective consciousness, humanity has long held itself as the supreme rulers of planet Earth. We've celebrated our evolutionary journey, spanning countless millennia, as we've adapted and innovated to thrive in environments ranging from the comfort of our homes to the most extreme corners of our world. Bolstered by our technological prowess, our civilization has seemingly left no stone unturned, colonizing every habitable nook and cranny of our terrestrial realm—or so we've believed. But the truth, as it often does, belies our hubris.
By Med Karim2 years ago in Chapters
The Skylands
I’ve heard stories about The Surface. Fantasies really, land as far as you can see, no edge in sight. My boots clanked loudly against the metal floor. The wind was strong today, I buckled my cap and slid my goggles over my eyes. I walked out of the passageway and was greeted by the railing that lined the outside of the city. I leaned over the railing and looked out at the endless expanse of clouds and sky. A flock of Morlos flew not far from me, the four-winged beasts were impressive. They were as big as a military crawler. You could probably fit a dozen men on its back and still have plenty of room to spare. Its long neck and wide mouth along with its half-dozen eyes made it an excellent hunter. How the people of the southern islands tamed those beasts is still something no one else has been able to figure out. Many consider them the rulers of the skies, even by themselves they are quite dangerous but their flocks usually number in the thirties or forties.
By Andy ortega2 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of the Forgotten Realm
The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows that stretched across the sleepy town of Oakridge. Maya Monroe, with her fiery red hair ablaze in the golden afternoon light, led her group of friends down the winding streets toward an abandoned building on the outskirts of town. The building stood like a forgotten sentinel, its weathered facade bearing the scars of time and neglect.
By EUNOIA2 years ago in Chapters
The Fascinating Mystery of Dreams
Dreams. What are they, and where do they come from? Some people have the greatest of them, while others have predominantly nightmares. Another brain mystery.
By Rene Volpi 2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 2: Aegenwulf
Chapter 1: "The Whole: of the hole" may be found here: https://shopping-feedback.today/chapters/the-whole-wd4os0t5y My gloved finger hangs in the air right above the light switch. Something is off, like déjà vu only emptier. Haven’t I done this already?
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock2 years ago in Chapters
The Whole
This was originally published in the Fiction community for Mackenzie Davis' Ekphrastic Challenge using the above photo by Oneg in the Arctic. But then I decided there was more of the story to tell, so I'm moving it to chapters, soon to be followed by chapter 2. If you've already read this, feel free to skip right over to the next chapter "Aegenwulf" (which means "wolf of the chief sea").
By Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock2 years ago in Chapters
The Colors of Odds and Ends
Of course Carl was out the door first. The summer shower passed in the night but left the dew heavy on the grass. The morning sun sparkled with the possibilities of the day to the point of blinding Carl as he walked to the train station. The conversation he shared last night with Charlie and Rudy was short and the more he remembered it, the fact kept playing in his head that he was so tired at the end of the day, he couldn’t put his head around what the two of them needed. Instead he talked of his wants for them.
By G. Douglas Kerr2 years ago in Chapters
The Colors of Odds and Ends
Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky. The dimples deepened as the sky turned slowly with the stars, their light falling soft as padded feet. Their dancing, just a breeze on top the trees waiting for the siblings to tire, end each summer night, and go to bed. Both were up past their bedtimes. Though for this summer, no curfew had been placed on them and nothing pressed to get them up in the morning.
By G. Douglas Kerr2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter : Set In Ink
When Iris stated, face red and uncomfortable that she needed to learn how to sexually please a man, Evelyn had turned three shades of red, and Flora howled with laughter.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Chapters
The Entity Slayer
The two melanated small-statured women walked into the bar, and as heads turned, they looked ahead. The now, twenty-year-old Roya’Tea (Roya) Reign, walked up to the bartender and ordered a Pink Panties Martini, a code word for Elf’s Blood a tonic used for speaking to the Ancestors. Tika stood beside Roya with her back to the bar as she kept her eyes out for the shapeshifters, The Legion, that had been tailing them for the past five miles. “Ma, you sure this is going to help” Roya inquired as the bartender fixed the tonic. Tika knew there was nothing she could say to Roya right now that would calm her, so she did what she knew best, and just smiled.
By Anna Nikki Douglas, Ph.D2 years ago in Chapters
"I Wish I Could Do This and That When I…"
While reflecting on Meg Jay's "Why 30 is Not the New 20," I thought about how tedious I want to grow up faster to gain more control of my life. This is because when I become an adult, there are moments I admire my childhood for being straightforward and having fewer problems to resolve on a day-to-day basis.
By zhen xu2 years ago in Chapters
The Magical Tree
Once upon a time, in the heart of the Enchanted Forest, stood a tree unlike any other. Its branches sparkled with hues of emerald, ruby, and sapphire, casting a mesmerizing glow that captivated anyone who ventured near. This was the Magical Tree, a guardian of ancient secrets and a source of mystical energy.
By Story Today2 years ago in Chapters