Part 1

"Tales of a Scorched Coffee Pot"
Everything was cool up until the summer that Liberty Avenue closed. More specifically the morning where it first occurred to many of them that maybe this company was no longer on the upswing. Their acting owner has just called a meeting, to announce the shuttering of their original location, which somehow endured in this town, in a beleaguered, not exactly great spot, from the late 1970s up until now. And also, oh yeah, that their president, Duane Hatley, who had received the news earlier than his employees, had just chosen to tender his resignation as well.
By Jason McGathey2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter of My Life
Life on campus was a simple affair for someone like me, born into a modest family. Yet, within the humble surroundings of my dorm room, a fierce determination burned within me. It was a resolve to emulate the girl in the room next door – the one who seemed to effortlessly possess both beauty and intellect. However, my brain, it appeared, was an uncooperative partner in this endeavor. It would sulk whenever I attempted to study, displaying a stubborn streak that rejected my every effort. Whenever I tried to nourish it with knowledge, my thoughts wandered aimlessly, devoid of a true anchor. I found myself wondering aloud, "Must I search far and wide for contentment? Wouldn't a wealthy, reasonably attractive hero who accepts me as I am suffice?"
By tju tjhen tjen2 years ago in Chapters
A Fair Cut
Happy Halloween dearest spirits from here and beyond! Welcome to my newest collection of flash stories, apparently a tradition I'm trying to cement for myself. Last year I completed a series called "The Wicked Carousel", one flash story a week at 1000 words or under. It was fun! And exhausting. So I thought I might just cool my heels in the black water pond this year, but when the wind whispers through white skeletal trees . . . you listen! So welcome to "Fright Feast", another collection that I'll be putting together as an anthology on this wondrous new community available to us. Hopefully I'll complete a story every two weeks.
By Delise Fantome2 years ago in Chapters
Under the Florida Sun. Top Story - September 2023.
Prologue- June 23, 2014 A long time ago someone, history remembers as unknown said. "Under the Florida sun is the best place to be." I think they were right. Because there's no place, I'd rather be than sitting on the shores of Grasshopper Lake with my toes dancing in warm grains of sugar sand feeling lake water run up along my feet before circling around my ankles while my eyes look out across the ripples of water in front of me for gators breaking the surface like branches floating.
By The Invisible Writer2 years ago in Chapters
Breaking Horizon
Chapter 1: The Last Horizon Elliot McKenna was not, by any standard measure, a hero. He was a gruff and wrinkled man of 58, with hair receding faster than the glaciers he had once studied. An atmospheric scientist by training and an adventurer by compulsion, Elliot had spent the better years of his youth traveling to the Earth’s most uninhabitable zones. Now, confined to a chair in his drafty Boston apartment, he was left only with the company of his regrets and an old ham radio that crackled more than it spoke.
By Stevie Johnson2 years ago in Chapters
One-Pot Chicken and Cabbage Soup. Content Warning.
Step-by-step instructions to Shred Cabbage for the Soup With regards to setting up the cabbage for your flavorful one-pot chicken soup, destroying it into fine, uniform pieces is vital. Follow these steps toward accomplishing the ideal cabbage shreds:
By John Biz242 years ago in Chapters
Three delicious and healthy pizza recipes that will make you feel great!. Content Warning.
1. Spicy Chicken Pizza Spicy Chicken pizza ... Here's a new recipe with the spicy taste of a delicious pizza baking recipe, with a filling of chicken with spinach, and also covered with a wonderful and delicious layer of delicious grated mozzarella cheese, try our recipe and share your taste experience with us.
By John Biz242 years ago in Chapters
The Seer
I have one green eye and one brown eye. The green eye sees truth, but the brown eye sees much, much more. The green eye is easy to read. If someone is telling the truth, their aura will be white. A lie will turn their aura a deep red. An aura can also have a spectrum of shades depending on how deceitful a person is being. For example, an intentional omission would turn their aura a soft pink. A lie told for a good reason would be bright red.
By Clever&WTF2 years ago in Chapters
Whispers of the Heart
Chapter 1: A Chance Encounter In the bustling city of Serendipity, where the rhythm of life was as fast as the heartbeat of the metropolis itself, two souls found themselves on a collision course. Sarah, a talented violinist, was trying to make a name for herself in the competitive world of music. David, a reserved architect, was seeking solace in the midst of his busy career.
By William Ernzen 2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter One: The Mountain Boy
In the southwest of the Huaxia country, there lay vast and countless mountains, tens of thousands in number! These mountains were lush and green throughout all four seasons. Even a mere stone here would be considered a precious oddity, worthy of extensive travel articles. However, despite the fascination with such places in the modern world, this area remained untouched and secluded, truly a rare gem.
By Germaine D Ray2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 1: The Science of saliva
In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the towering skyscrapers and the cacophony of honking horns, there existed a place of quiet wonder—a laboratory tucked away on the top floor of a nondescript building. This was the sanctuary of Dr. Emily Mitchell, a brilliant young scientist with an unusual passion, an obsession, some might say.
By Daniel Adeyemi2 years ago in Chapters
Two of the best recipes for grilling delicious lamb
the best way to cook lamb is to roast it. A honey roast lamb is rubbed with a sweet mixture of honey and spices and then roasted until it is juicy and tender. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or holiday meal.
By John Biz242 years ago in Chapters