Science Fiction
A Creepy Summer in Hexville {Part2}. Content Warning.
As they sped down the winding country road, the oppressive darkness of Hexville receded in the rearview mirror, but the memory of the otherworldly dimension lingered. Michael couldn’t shake the feeling that they had narrowly escaped something far more sinister than they could comprehend.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Chapters
A Creepy Summer in Hexville {Part 1}. Content Warning.
Hexville was a small, picturesque town nestled in the heart of the countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. It was the kind of place where time seemed to stand still, where the air was always fresh, and the skies always clear. This summer, Michael and his wife, Laura, had decided to escape their bustling city life and spend their holidays in Hexville, drawn by the promise of tranquility and a chance to reconnect with nature.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Chapters
From Worries to Stories. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Before discovering the power of storytelling, my life was a tapestry of loss, survival, and pain. The turning point was a tragic car crash that took my parents' lives, leaving me as the sole guardian of my younger brother, who had battled mental issues since childhood. With no support system, I faced the harsh reality of caring for him alone.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Chapters
Smartystan
Go peered at his screen. He profited forty million dollars in a day. He cracked a smile. His skateboard led him to his destination: his mom’s house. It was a minimansion he had purchased for her when he made his first million dollars. Anna Go looked severe when Go kissed her cheek. She spoke in Japanese and English.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters
The Final Inferno. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
In the quiet farming town of Maplewood, life seemed ordinary and peaceful. The streets were lined with cornfields, red barns, and houses that echoed with the laughter of families. Among them lived Liam Turner, a farmer with an unusual gift. Liam could see glimpses of the future hours before it happened—a power he kept secret, fearing the consequences of revealing such an ability.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Chapters
The Last Defence. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: The Alien Invasion The sky was alight with the hue of destruction. Fires raged in once-bustling cities, and the eerie glow of alien crafts cast long shadows over the devastated landscape. It had been years since the first wave of alien invaders had broken through Earth's defenses. They arrived in sleek, silent ships that seemed to slice through the very fabric of reality. Their purpose was clear: annihilation.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Chapters
Smartystan
“I just earned it. I have my license to my truck and want to start my business,” Fenton Sheltham said. His words flew from his mouth like gifts of diamonds. “I just want to be in a place where others excel. I know I’m just a truck driver and I want to have my own enterprise, but it’s more than that. My two boys and a girl want their daddy to be able to provide for them.” He rubbed his hands together and looked at the backs of them. The dark flesh contrasted with his palms. His gray eyes shot around the room. He felt like a champion just waiting on the judges to score his fight. In all of the ways he could have settled or given up, he rolled past all of that and excelled.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters
Smartystan
Light shone off the car’s mirror. A police officer approached. A highway trooper, she slid her campaign cover on her head. The navigational system followed the driver’s command to pull over to the side of the road. She slid up to the passenger side of the vehicle.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters
Decisions
Leaving everyone on the beach to talk amongst themselves I made my way to the cafeteria alone. Feeling my body begin to ache I focused all my strength to keep my shoulders back and head held high. The last thing everyone needs to see is me looking weak. Hearing Nightmare say There had better be more pizza. Was followed by my stomach growling as I reached the steps. Before opening the door I noticed there were people working who couldn't have been guards or scientists. All of them were wearing the same outfits as the rest of us with metallic bracelets. Thinking to myself That actually makes a lot of sense.
By Lucy Torralba2 years ago in Chapters
Smartystan. Top Story - May 2024.
Rain didn’t stop Mala. Swaddling for Edgar covered the baby boy’s body and she held her other son’s, Burton, six-year-old hand. The mud, muck, and mire didn’t hinder her from staying on course with her mission. From Pennsylvania, they all trekked to get closer and closer to land that was never promised but simply implied. Each step produced more mud caked around her sneakers. She didn’t care. Her rucksack provided them protein packs to put into plastic bottles and nuts and berries and dried meats to keep their muscles in good health. Water hydrated. She rested. The baby had been asleep the entire time that she had started her journey and her eldest son remained silent throughout the excursion as well.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters
The Cornfield Curse. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
In the quiet town of Meadowbrook, the sprawling cornfields stretched as far as the eye could see. Generations of farmers had tended to these fields, reaping the golden harvest that sustained the town’s economy. However, beneath the surface, something sinister lurked within the tall, whispering stalks.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Chapters
