Mystery

World War 3: Fear, Power, and the Dangerous Language of Our Time
World War 3: Fear, Power, and the Dangerous Language of Our Time The phrase “World War 3” has become one of the most searched and shared terms in recent years. It appears in headlines, political speeches, social media posts, and everyday conversations. Some people treat it as an inevitable future, while others dismiss it as fear-mongering. The truth, however, lies in a more complex and serious space—one that demands caution, context, and responsibility.
By Wings of Time 23 days ago in Chapters
A World Without Me. AI-Generated.
The idea first arrived quietly, like a thought you don’t invite but also don’t turn away. What would the world be like without me? It wasn’t born from drama or despair, just curiosity—the kind that comes when you’re sitting alone at night, listening to the ceiling fan hum and realizing how small your life feels against the noise of everything else.
By Sia27 days ago in Chapters
Sacrifice For The Balance Chapter 7: Lulu Goes To War
The Hralfgar investigating a burnt-out funeral pyre. Lulu Harteford was a treasure. An accountant by trade, she could find the numbers you needed for any project and organize them so that they made sense. She was exactly the right hand that Lady Astor needed, and she proved herself time and time again. Throw in that she made a killer pot of coffee and she had no problem taking a ball and driving it home, and she was an incredible secretary.
By Jamais Jochimabout a month ago in Chapters
Sacrifices For The Balance Chapter 8: The Investigations Get Serious
Lady Astor parked her electric SUV just outside the dog rescue. She had decided to start with Maddy Tennyson; even if she couldn't get her to commit to her cause, she could be useful in gauging the political environment. She had decided to go with the jeans and boots look; she was as ready to work as she was to talk.
By Jamais Jochimabout a month ago in Chapters
The key - 5
The moment I stepped onto Shaman’s surface, my lungs filled with air that tasted like crushed mint and something metallic—like licking a battery, but not unpleasant. My bare feet sank into the violet moss that covered everything, releasing a scent that reminded me of my grandmother’s attic, where she kept dried lavender and old books. I hadn’t felt this grounded since before the mine, before seeing him inside the trunk.
By RAOMabout a month ago in Chapters
The Stranger Who Waited in the Rain
The Stranger Who Waited in the Rain Rain hammered the streets like a thousand tiny drums. People rushed into shops and under roofs, trying to escape the sudden storm. But amid the chaos stood a girl named Hiba, drenched from head to toe, clutching a broken umbrella.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
The Gift the Rich Man Never Forgot
The Gift the Rich Man Never Forgot Ever since Rafiq returned the lost wallet and accepted the job offer from Mr. Ayan Mirza, life began to change—slowly, quietly, but beautifully.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Sacrifice For The Balance Chapter 6: A Study of Three Women
Lady Astor had assembled her own murder board. unlike Percival's, it showed her the members of the board. She had been working with Lulu, her secretary, to determine who was on the board and how to get them on her side. It was going to be a difficult task, especially considering their usual alliances. Admittedly, the biggest strike against her was one that had put her into this mess in the first place: There were those on the board who hated her due to her very title.
By Jamais Jochimabout a month ago in Chapters
The Thief and the Prince – Chapter 3: Peacock
Peacock Morning light broke gently across the forest as Kael and Arin followed a narrow path woven between towering ancient trees. Dew sparkled on the leaves like tiny crystals, and the air was cool enough to sting their lungs. It was the first time since their escape that Kael felt the world breathing again.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
The Thief and the Prince – Chapter 2: Farewell, Paevia
Farewell, Paevia Dawn crept slowly over the kingdom of Althera, painting the sky in faint gold and silver, but the light could not soften what the land had become. Smoke still rose from the lower districts, and the cold wind carried the smell of ashes.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Crime Novel Launched With Menopausal Twist
A new crime novel which features a woman experiencing menopausal symptoms as its main character has been launched to help give more exposure to the experiences and symptoms that women face when they pass child baring age. Little Secrets which was written and produced by the author of the UK’s Menopause Exchange Newsletter Victoria Goldman features a crime mystery with an additional twist. The main character in the book who is experiencing many menopausal symptoms attempts to solve a twenty-year-old murder mystery at the Panbrook Prison Hotel.
By Ashish Prabhuabout a month ago in Chapters
From Mother, With Love
The morning sun filtered through the thin curtains, casting soft gold across the kitchen floor where little Lila sat cross-legged, carefully threading wildflowers into a crooked chain. She hummed a melody she didn’t quite know the name of—something her mother sang when the world felt too big and Lila felt too small.
By The best writer about a month ago in Chapters