Science Fiction
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
The Unrequested Quest Across Time and Realms. AI-Generated.
In a futuristic America, where neon cities reached towards the stars and the secrets of time travel were whispered in legends, lived a boy named Adam. High school was his battleground, where he navigated through the intricate mazes of complex equations, social hierarchies, and the challenges of adolescence. Yet, unbeknownst to his peers, Adam harbored a secret—a great destiny written in the very fabric of the universe.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Chapters
Smartystan
Metal chopsticks sat on the corner of the bento box. Vestin Go had polished off the contents just a few moments ago. A glow came from the window of his high rise luxury apartment. He played video games to keep his mind active and focused. Then the phone rang.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters
Smartystan
Sounds emitted from the stereo system. They were like little metallic pings. The way that they combined to make a symphony of technology warmed Belinda Gummer. She had been working on this project for the past two years. Success evaded her. Multiple crashes and malfunctions colored her reality. Belinda wanted to see a learned machine change the structure of DNA to help physicians better understand the nature of diseases. Her eyes darted towards the data. All of it came streaming down the screen like electronic rain.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters
