short story
The Soil In which We Grow
In order for any plant to grow and flourish to its full potential, it needs the right conditions. The soil is all important. Everything grows in the soil. If the soil is good and you have the right amount of sunshine and water everything takes care of itself. Nature follows its own course. We don’t need to interfere. The tiny acorn grows into the majestic Oak tree.
By Uzma Halepoto about a year ago in Earth
The Lost Time Traveler
David was in his childhood backyard, repairing the scent of the freshly cut grass in his senses. The soft voice of laughter came from the kitchen window and his mother was in the kitchen, alive and well, making dinner. His heart raced. He hadn’t been here in over twenty years, yet everything looked exactly as he remembered.
By Raja Sumaria Khanabout a year ago in Earth
Two lions walking in the snow! Outcry over 'rare' incident, viral video released
Two lions walking in the snow! Outcry over 'rare' incident, viral video released. A rare snowstorm hit South Africa at the end of last week. Because of this white is a part of the country. Many houses and roads are covered in snow.
By Anupam Ghosalabout a year ago in Earth
Fireflies
# The Dance of the Fireflies In a meadow nestled between ancient oaks, where the day's warmth lingered in the tall grass, little Lucy waited eagerly for dusk. Her grandmother had promised that tonight would be special – it was the peak of summer, when the fireflies performed their most magnificent display.
By Kingsley Egekeabout a year ago in Earth
Bridging the Divide. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
It was a brisk November evening, and the small town of Willow Creek sat still under a canopy of clouds, the streets quiet, save for the soft hum of distant voices and the occasional passing car. Tom Mitchell stood by the window of his family’s modest farmhouse, his gaze fixed on the horizon, where the last traces of sunlight clung stubbornly to the sky. Inside, the television droned on in the background, broadcasting the latest updates from the election results.
By Ampofo Michaelabout a year ago in Earth
The Tides of Change: Ghana Election 2024. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
In the humid air of Accra, anticipation hung like a heavy cloud. The 2024 Ghanaian general elections, now just days away, felt unlike any before. For months, whispers had turned into debates, and debates into public confrontations. This time, the stakes seemed higher—not just for the politicians but for the ordinary people who bore the weight of every broken promise.
By Ampofo Michaelabout a year ago in Earth
Heart of a Champion: The Final Shot of Seimone Augustus. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
In a small gym in Minnesota, the Minnesota Lynx were hosting a special practice. The season had been grueling, and they were just days away from a must-win playoff game. Seimone Augustus, the team’s veteran leader, was visibly tired. She was nearing the end of her career, and every sprint, every jump, took a little more effort than it used to. Yet, she pushed through the fatigue, because this wasn’t just another practice. It was one of the last.
By Ampofo Michaelabout a year ago in Earth
