Classical
Golden Summer
The marigold had the finest dance in the garden. No withering sport was she. In fact she had plenty for her amusement. Her growth upward was when her head was met one day by a butterfly, a flowering thing herself. There was a cheerful holler followed by the light thumping of feet on the lawn as they tried to catch it. The marigold yawned.
By Canuck Scriber Lisa Lachapelleabout a year ago in Fiction
The /1st/ %moment: "Laughing"When you °parents° ✓get {[divorce]^and^ [marriage] again.}
**"A Laugh in the Middle of Chaos"** When my parents announced their divorce, I felt as though my entire world had been turned upside down. They sat me down in the living room, their faces serious, and broke the news in calm, measured voices. I was seventeen at the time, old enough to understand that not all marriages last forever, but still young enough to believe that my parents would be the exception. The idea that they could actually separate seemed unthinkable.
By Karl Nicken about a year ago in Fiction
Thoughts
As our awareness matures, our perception of experiences transforms significantly. We may go through the same events, but our reactions differ depending on the level of our consciousness. The more our awareness matures and our inner peace grows, the simpler and easier life's experiences become. It is we who change, not the experiences.
By Warm vanilla about a year ago in Fiction
Wings of the Phoenix: A Journey of Rebirth
In the heart of ancient mythology, few symbols resonate as powerfully as the phoenix—a bird of radiant beauty, known for its cycle of death and rebirth. This mystical creature, consumed by flames only to rise anew from its ashes, serves as a timeless emblem of renewal, transformation, and the triumph of life over death. In many ways, the story of the phoenix mirrors the human experience, where adversity, loss, and failure are not endpoints but catalysts for profound change and growth.
By Adeshola Motunrayoabout a year ago in Fiction
Echoes of the Forgotten Realm: Unveiling the Mysteries of a Lost Civilization
In the hidden corners of our world, where reality blurs with myth, there exists a place known only to a select few—The Forgotten Realm. This enigmatic domain, veiled in mystery and cloaked in ancient lore, has captivated the imagination of storytellers, adventurers, and scholars for centuries. Despite the passage of time, the echoes of its existence continue to resonate, whispering secrets that tantalize the curious and challenge the boundaries of our understanding.
By Adeshola Motunrayoabout a year ago in Fiction
The Secret Beneath the Lighthouse
The town of Cliffside had always been known for its picturesque harbor and the iconic lighthouse that stood sentinel over the rocky shore. But to those who knew the town’s history, the lighthouse was more than just a beacon—it was a vessel of hidden secrets.
By Aamina tariqabout a year ago in Fiction
A Chance Encounter
In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the rhythmic clatter of everyday life, stood an unassuming bookstore nestled between a café and a florist. It was one of those quaint places, where the scent of old paper and fresh ink hung in the air, a refuge for book lovers and dreamers alike. The bookstore had an understated charm, with its wooden shelves that groaned under the weight of stories, both well-loved and waiting to be discovered.
By Isaac Ampofoabout a year ago in Fiction
The Incense of Shadows and Light. AI-Generated.
In the medieval village of Eldenwood, nestled between snow-capped mountains and dense, shadowy forests, the magic of incense was woven into the fabric of life. Eldenwood was unique, for it held two sacred relics known throughout the kingdom: the Halloween Incense Burner, carved from obsidian and shaped like a gargoyle, and the Christmas Incense Burner, made of silver and adorned with angels and stars. These were not mere decorations but the keepers of the village’s harmony, balancing darkness and light.
By lu yunpengabout a year ago in Fiction









