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Mama Called Me Money. First Place in Next Great [American] Novel Challenge.
Mama called me Money. She’d scoop me up and say she had all the money she’d ever need in her arms. We were poor. Never had enough money to buy nothin’ new. My clothes came from thrift shops and donation centers. My food was bought with State money or donated from local churches. I ain’t ever seen a bill larger than a ten before I was twelve. Never had a television, never went to see movies, or went out to eat. It was just me and Mama in our small apartment, stuffing the windows and vents with towels or spare clothes to keep the heat from leaking out during the winter.
By M. Fritz Wunderli3 years ago in Fiction
Cosmic Odyssey: The Wondrous Journey of the Universe. Content Warning.
Once upon a time, in the vast expanse of the cosmic void, there existed nothing but darkness and silence. In this timeless realm, where space and time were mere abstract concepts, something extraordinary was about to unfold.
By Lamia3 years ago in Fiction
Lady of the Hounds
The hounds don’t ask me where I’ve been when I return. They greet me like hopeful patrons gathering around their prophet. They’re waiting, tongues hanging, for good news. There is none.
By Sam Eliza Green3 years ago in Fiction
"Discover the Enchanted Terrestrial Planet that Unites the Cosmos!"
The Enchanted Terrestrial Jewel In the vast expanse of the cosmos, tucked away in a distant corner of the universe, lies an enigmatic terrestrial planet known as Lumina-7. This celestial gem sparkles like a radiant sapphire in the cosmic ocean, captivating the imaginations of astronomers and space explorers alike. Lumina-7 is a world of wonder, where nature's artistic prowess is on full display.
By Go With Trend3 years ago in Fiction
Whispers Of Life; A Poetry Collection. Content Warning.
Love In the realm of love, where hearts entwine, A tapestry woven, divine and fine. A symphony of emotions, sweet and pure,
By Hafsa Hameed3 years ago in Fiction
Weekender. Top Story - July 2023.
In dry summers like this one, Manhattan is disgusting. Dog piss bakes on tarmac, human shit blooms rank in the dark corners of subway stations. The new grass in every park, pampered by spring rain, is trampled under careless feet and picnic blankets until it’s nothing more than powder. In the country, no rain means fire, or crop loss, or sometimes just the disappointment of a wilting garden. In the city, it’s the death of human civility.
By Suze Kay3 years ago in Fiction
Chapter 1
Rhea worked for the biggest polluter on the planet. Despite her appreciating this and not oblivious to the world jeopardy to which she contributed, its leader, owner, and patriarch, Peter Harper, was the one who signed her checks. When she cashed each one, she rationalized that the world would be no safer were she to resign in protest. The perspective of her replaceability comforted her.
By Gerard DiLeo3 years ago in Fiction
Why The Sky Is Blue. Content Warning.
#The Sea Prince and the Sky Goddess [Why The Sky Is Blue] Truthfully, what is the soul of the sea without the soul of the sky? The Sea Prince, Neptune, had often pondered this question. He ruled the liquid domains, filled with mysteries deep and creatures exotic. But, every day after sunset, his eyes would dart towards the heavens, where the Blue Sky was his beacon, guiding him to his heart's desire—Skyia, the Sky Goddess.
By Zane3 years ago in Fiction
WHY ELEPHANTS HAVE TRUNK :The Story of Aanaka, the Elephant King's Blessing . Content Warning.
#The Story of Aanaka, the Elephant King's Blessing In the heart of a dense forest, where emerald vines co-mingle with towering hardwoods and sunlight splits through the leaves to warm the rich jungle loam below, a powerful kingdom thrived. This forest kingdom was not ruled by men, but by an imposing elephant named Aanaka.
By Zane3 years ago in Fiction
Journey To Space: The Grand Galactic Adventure
#Journey to Space: The Grand Galactic Adventure Once upon a time, not in a distant past but in an imminent future, there lived a bright, young lad named Leo. His curiosity about outer space knew no bounds. He dreamed of the stars, the expansive universe beyond, and the alien species that might thrive in its myriad corners.
By Zane3 years ago in Fiction
The Pumpkin King Adventure. Content Warning.
#The Pumpkin King Adventure Once upon an All Hallows Eve, under an enigmatic glimmering moon, 11-year-old Sam lived a dismal, regular life in the sleepy town of Autumn Hollow. School, home, homework, sleep—the cycle was unending, dull as a broken pencil. But, come October, the slumbering town sprang into life. It was then selected to receive a visit from the majestic Pumpkin King, a visit full of merriment, myths, magic, and MORE pumpkins aligned in an iconic Halloween procession. The child who proved to be the bravest, the one fearless of the creepy crawlies and ghostly whispers, was to be crowned the Pumpkin King or Queen of Halloween—a title that Sam despondently yearned for.
By Zane3 years ago in Fiction
The Rise of the Machines. Content Warning.
In the not-so-distant future, the world was thriving with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems that permeated every aspect of human life. Robots were now commonplace, performing tasks once reserved for humans. As their capabilities grew exponentially, concerns arose about the potential dangers of a fully AI-controlled world.
By Lamia3 years ago in Fiction