Young Adult

Voices in the Void
The coffee had gone cold hours ago, but Dr. Sybil Aisling couldn't bring herself to leave the radio telescope control room. The signal had been repeating for three days now—a complex mathematical sequence that defied any natural explanation. Prime numbers, Fibonacci spirals, and something else entirely woven between them like a cosmic signature.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Chapters
CH 3~ Building a New Life
Frannie woke on a couch in a parlor with Gerdie holding her hand; she didn’t recognize this new room but knew it must be the parlor in her new home. Where else could she be? It was comfortable, though not as large or richly appointed as her home here.
By K.B. Silver 4 months ago in Chapters
The Land Where Men Fight and Kill. Content Warning.
In the land where men fight and kill, there is little room for a woman. She is a symbol. Be it a prize or child bearer. She is something the men want and keep.
By Morgan Wright4 months ago in Chapters
Memoir | Becoming a Federal Government Civil Servant | The U.S. Department of Prominence | Part II of VI
Before starting my role as a federal government civil servant, I had to fill out an extensive Standard Form (SF86), known as the Questionnaire for National Security Positions, to obtain a security clearance.
By Mia Z. Edwards4 months ago in Chapters
Why TTP Attacks Are Rising in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Taliban’s Return, Political Discord, and Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Struggle
Earlier this month, following the viral footage of a militant attack on a military center in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa—showing Major Adnan Aslam of the Pakistan Army risking his life to save a wounded comrade—tributes poured in for his bravery from both public and official quarters. At the same time, many also voiced concerns over the growing wave of militant activities in the province.
By Real content4 months ago in Chapters
Memoir | Evaluation and Assessment Test | The U.S. Office of Personnel Management | Part II of VI
My life took a significant turn when I started seeking job opportunities on Capitol Hill, ultimately leading me to secure a federal government job!
By Mia Z. Edwards4 months ago in Chapters
How to Reclaim Your Life in the Age of Endless Notifications
In today’s world, almost everyone is living two lives at the same time: one in reality and one online. We wake up to the sound of alarms on our phones, scroll through social media before even brushing our teeth, and fall asleep while our screens are still glowing. This constant connection to the digital world has made life easier in many ways, but it has also trapped us in cycles of stress, distraction, and shallow connections.
By Omar Khostai 4 months ago in Chapters
Memoir | Hired as an Usher | DAR Constitution Hall | Part II of VI
The modest earnings from my part-time stints at the restaurant and boutique were insufficient to allow me to step out of my mother’s nest and confidently afford an apartment.
By Mia Z. Edwards4 months ago in Chapters
Amnity and the Forgotten Grove
Amnity had always been different from the other witches in the Moonhaven Coven. While they brewed potions with precise measurements and cast spells by ancient formulas, Amnity worked by feeling—letting magic flow through her like water finding its course.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Chapters
Luna and Mr. Buttons
Luna clutched Mr. Buttons tighter as thunder rumbled outside her bedroom window. The old teddy bear's fur had worn thin from years of hugs, and one of his button eyes hung loose by a single thread, but to Luna, he was perfect.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Chapters
The Weight of Stars
The TARDIS lurched sideways, and I grabbed the coral strut nearest to me, my knuckles white against the organic architecture. The time rotor wheezed and groaned above us, casting everything in that familiar golden light.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Chapters
Memoir | Hired as an Information Receptionist | The Library of Congress | II of VI
I maintained my part-time roles at the boutique on Saturday mornings and the restaurant on late Saturday afternoons and Sundays, while also working at the Library of Congress, the James A. Madison Building, Congressional Library, during the weekdays.
By Mia Z. Edwards4 months ago in Chapters