short story

PURNAMA REDUP
The moon hung low that night, its glow dimmed by drifting clouds. In the small coastal village of Langir, people said the purnama redup—the fading full moon—was an omen. But to Aira, it was a reminder of the promise she had yet to keep.
By Abbas ali2 months ago in Earth
Italy’s Giant Takes Flight: Building the World’s Largest Plane
In the age of miniaturization and microchips, Italy has decided to go big, very big. The country’s aerospace industry is helping build what will soon become the largest aircraft ever constructed, a machine so vast it could carry entire wind turbine blades inside its fuselage. Its name is as bold as its ambition: the WindRunner.
By Andrea Zanon2 months ago in Earth
A Ghost from Another Star: Unraveling the Interstellar Traveler ATLAS. AI-Generated.
Is the Interstellar Traveler 'ATLAS' an Alien Spacecraft? A Personal Journey to Find a Cosmic Ghost In Search of a Ghost My phone's alarm shows 4:00 AM. Outside, in the cold of early December 2025, the air is dark and unforgiving. Every sane person is asleep at this hour. But I'm awake, because tonight isn't a normal night. Tonight is hunt night. I'm looking for the most controversial, frightening, and perhaps most important space object of the last decade: 3I/ATLAS.
By Mehdi Gh2 months ago in Earth
Mastering Snowboarding Techniques: The Ultimate Guide from First Ride to Expert Tricks
Snowboarding is more than just sliding down a snowy hill — it’s a thrilling sport that mixes balance, control, and creativity. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone ready to try advanced snowboarding tricks, mastering snowboarding techniques takes time and patience. The key is to build a strong foundation with the basics, then steadily move toward more challenging skills. This guide breaks down the journey from your first day on the board to performing jumps, spins, and freestyle moves like a pro.
By Dr. Shawn Keller3 months ago in Earth
The Lucky Nick. Content Warning.
It was many years ago that this story began, with a young hunter who was not as good of a shot as he wanted to be. Alex was his name and my younger brother. Me and him have been close for as long as I can remember and we have many interests that work with one another. However, hunting was something that was not shared as evenly as the rest. My brother was not the most avid hunter and would have preferred to just sit at home and read a book of otherworldly fantasy. Unfortunately for him, he lived with a family that hunts for the meat we eat, so he had to come along with us on our yearly hunting trips.
By Toby Heward3 months ago in Earth
The Stranger on the Train
The Stranger on the Train Writer : King Pokhtoon It was 7:45 in the morning, and the train to downtown New York was already full.
By king pokhtoon3 months ago in Earth
Deserta Sapiens: Viae Incognita
I once awoke in a desolate land, Surrounded by nothing but endless sand. My cheeks ached from the searing heat, My body throbbed, refusing retreat
By Amna3 months ago in Earth
Stanislav Kondrashov oligarch series: elemental forces
Artist and photographer Stanislav Kondrashov has turned his lens toward the primal building blocks of existence in his latest project, *The Craft of the Elements*. The work forms part of his ongoing *Oligarch Series*, which investigates the visual language of influence, control, and economic hierarchy. In this latest iteration, Kondrashov uses earth, water, air, fire—and a fifth symbolic element, light—as conceptual frameworks to examine the architecture of influence in contemporary societies. Rather than depicting nature in its pastoral form, the series focuses on how elemental forces operate as metaphors for systemic influence. Earth is interpreted as a symbol of accumulated wealth and territorial control. Water becomes a representation of liquidity in financial systems. Air signifies the invisible, intangible force of information networks. Fire captures the disruptive force of technological innovation. Light, operating as a unifying force, reveals the hidden structures beneath these systems.
By Stanislav Kondrashov3 months ago in Earth
Contemporaneous Cognates: Words That Travel Together in Modern Times
Language is alive. It grows, changes, and adapts just like the people who speak it. One of the most fascinating things about language is how words in different languages can look or sound alike and even mean the same thing. These words are called cognates. Usually, cognates are traced back through history—words like English mother and German Mutter come from the same ancient root. But in today’s globalized world, there’s a newer type of cognate, known as contemporaneous cognates. These are words that appear in multiple languages at the same time, often because of modern technology, media, or shared experiences.
By Panagiota3 months ago in Earth
I’m Feeling So Sleepy — A Koala’s Cry from the Burning Forest”
I’m Feeling So Sleepy By Syeda Nazan Jabeen (English Adaptation) “I’m feeling so sleepy,” one koala said to the other, stretching lazily as he yawned.
By Ubaid 3 months ago in Earth
Japan: Where Art and Nature Bloom as One
Japan: The Land Where Art and Nature Bloom Together BY khan Japan — a small island nation in East Asia — is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Once devastated during the Second World War, Japan rose from the ashes like a phoenix. Through sheer determination, unity, and an unshakable love for learning, the Japanese people rebuilt their nation into a global symbol of innovation, discipline, and beauty.
By Khan 3 months ago in Earth
From Earth to Orbit: Jeff Bezos Envisions Data Centers in Space
The rapidly growing energy needs generated by the artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing data centers to the edge, literally. Today, hyperscale GPU clusters consume huge amounts of electricity and water, causing widespread local resistance and environmental concerns. According to the Data Center Watch, $64 billion in U.S. data center projects have been blocked or delayed by bipartisan opposition. These exciting infrastructure projects are facing increased push back from local communities.
By Andrea Zanon3 months ago in Earth