Young Adult
Descent: Part Nine. Content Warning.
Around us, the inky darkness muttered. Grinding choking sounds, like sharp stones being scrapped across glass, crept out of the shadows beyond the flare of my flashlight to wrap around my brain. I knew what the beasts looked like now, their grey-scaled, almost human faces surrounded me in my mind’s eye, growing steadily closer, clawed, webbed hands grasped at me.
By Alexander McEvoy2 years ago in Chapters
The Growing Menace of Vector-Borne Diseases: A Call for Global Action
Vector-borne diseases, transmitted by vectors like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, pose an increasing threat to global health. Diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and Lyme disease are becoming more prevalent due to factors like urbanization, climate change, and global travel. This article explores the drivers behind the rise of vector-borne diseases and outlines strategies to mitigate their impact.
By Alexander Mensah2 years ago in Chapters
The Lost Ones
Sleeping peacefully for the first time in over a decade ended too soon with the sound of Nightmare's voice Z, Z, Z wake up! Yelling Ah! What?! What? They replied The sun is already up and unless you want everyone to see me get your ass up Nightmare replied. Groaning all the while as we shifted between our forms I told them Wake me up like that again and I'll find a way to hurt only you, shithead.
By Lucy Torralba2 years ago in Chapters
Smartystan
All of the reports and finances had been accounted for…she thought. Belinda made herself haggard by looking for all of the digital forms that constituted her tax return for the year. She knew that she didn’t have to pay them. She knew that it was not a necessity, punishable by law with threats to garnish wages, fine, and even throw her in jail. Despite all that, she actually enjoyed paying her taxes. The thrill of knowing that warriors, cops, and judges supported and defended and settled for her was enough for her to pay millions of dollars to the government.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters
Willow Cove Moon Dogs
Here in Willow Cove, there are so many amazing and bizarre creatures. On occasion, people from out of town flock to ooh and aah at the creatures. But our town was also dying, slowly growing abandoned since the creatures were starting to claim the town as their own. Hell, a lot of the creatures, like the star sharks, lava dogs and viper hounds were hostile to outsiders, chasing away tourists and thus a source of income. They never attacked the people of Willow Cove. So, that's good.
By Jennisea Redfield2 years ago in Chapters
Smartystan
President Goshen flicked a stylus. He did so with such a controlled rhythm that it seemed like he practiced paradiddles. He didn’t seem nervous but focused. With each tap-tap-tap of the electronic pen, he became more and more engrossed in the inner workings of his campaign.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters
Grimwald's Fantasy. AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: The Enigmatic City of Lumina In the heart of the mystical land of Arcania, there lies a city unlike any other—Lumina. Nestled between towering mountains and the shimmering Silverlake, Lumina is known for its ethereal beauty and magical aura. The city is a haven for scholars, wizards, and adventurers, drawn by the legends of hidden treasures and ancient secrets buried within its ancient walls.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Chapters
Love in the Shadows of the Kingdom {Chapter5}. AI-Generated.
Uncertain Times As the kingdom of Edinburgh began its transformation, Isabella and James found themselves navigating an uncertain future. The changes brought about by King Frederick's reforms were promising, but the road to equality was fraught with challenges. Old prejudices lingered, and not everyone welcomed the new order.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Chapters
Smartystan
His books on the inequality of individuals living in the United States illuminated screens. Dr. Strong’s spectacular sales gave him enough financial freedom to continue to live alone in his glass castle. The shape of it reminded anyone of a stack of boxes arranged with such precision and care that you had to ask why the architect didn’t just fall in love with the building and claim it as her own.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters
Bloody Mary. AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: The Legend of Bloody Mary In the desolate town of Grey Haven, where the sun never pierced the perpetual red clouds, a dark legend loomed over its residents. Grey Haven was a place where color was a distant memory, and everything existed in shades of grey. The town's eerie ambiance was the perfect setting for the tale of Bloody Mary—a name that sent shivers down the spines of those who dared to speak it.
By Kelly Munala Brookes2 years ago in Chapters
