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Sometimes, we lie
Dear Myra, Grandma Jo was a liar. She told me the world was hopeless, and that everything keeps getting worse. That is simply not true.
By Lisa H3 years ago in Fiction
Say No To Drugs
I know I'm not the only one that's had this happen to him, and I can't be. I'm sure some of you know what I'm talking about. That moment they hit and you realize something's off. The moment you realize it's not just a bad trip, and what you took has gone bad. You know, like expired antibiotics or Tylenol. For most of my adult life, I did little more than smoke weed with the occasional. You know, acid was my preference, but I wouldn't shy away from some mushrooms if they were easier to find. Three months ago I felt the urge to have another spiritually lifted night, as I tend to call it. So I call up the guy I usually talk to when acquiring my vision quest materials, and he told me something strange. Hey, Bert, I. I don't work tomorrow, so I thought, I'd make my night a little special. Do you have anything available?
By Corey Turner3 years ago in Fiction
Jung_E: The Ultimate Battle Between Human and AI in a Post-Apocalyptic World
Jung_E, directed by Yeon Sang-ho, is a South Korean science-fiction film that explores the idea of cloning a human brain to create an artificial intelligence (AI) that is capable of combat. The movie is set in the 22nd century, where Earth is no longer habitable due to climate change, and humans have been forced to live in space-based shelters. The film's premise is that three of these shelters declare themselves as the Adrian Republic, and they attack Earth and other shelters, causing a civil war between the Allied Force and Adrian Republic.
By Cinepix3 years ago in Fiction
Passing Ships
Passinghips The sun was setting over the harbour, painting the sky with a warm, golden hue. I sat on a bench by the water, watching the boats come in and out. It was a peaceful evening, with the only sound being the gentle lapping of the waves against the dock.
By Saira Ahmed3 years ago in Fiction
What If You Were the Last Person on Earth?
So, you wake up one day and find that you're the only person left in the world. Kind of cool, right? No obligations, no rules, no limits.
By mohamed irsath3 years ago in Fiction
Flight to Survival
Captain Rayford was an experienced pilot, having flown for over thirty years. He was well-prepared for any emergency that could arise during a flight, but nothing could have prepared him for what was about to happen.
By Narrative Eye3 years ago in Fiction
Plane: A Race for Survival
Plane is a 2023 American action thriller film that tells the story of a pilot who forms an unlikely alliance with a prisoner to save his passengers from a hostile territory. Directed by Jean-François Richet, the film stars Gerard Butler as the pilot, Mike Colter as the prisoner, Yoson An, and Tony Goldwyn. The film was released in the United States on January 13, 2023, and has grossed $55 million worldwide. Overall, Plane is a thrilling, action-packed movie that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
By Cinepix3 years ago in Fiction
Flight Attitude
What have we here? Who invades our heavens now? Why, a passenger plane. Quite a full one, by the sound of it. Dare we? Let us see what there is to see. Then we will know.
By Andrew Cairns3 years ago in Fiction
The Last Letter
It was a rainy day, the kind that made the city seem quieter and more peaceful than usual. Emily was sitting in her apartment, staring at her computer screen, trying to find the right words to express her thoughts. It was a difficult task because she had never been good at putting her emotions into words.
By Meesam Mawali3 years ago in Fiction
Catalogue magazine
Turbofan engines ran efficiently twelve thousand meters high up in the exosphere of the earth, running still, surrounded by bright sunshine and comically fluffy clouds.
By Melissa Ingoldsby3 years ago in Fiction
How Could You
How could you have been able to do what you did? How? Being able to live knowing all that you've done to such a young, innocent girl... how do you do it? How can you possibly survive just knowing that you destroyed every last bit of hope that little girl had before she even had the slightest chance to grow up? Are you proud of yourself? Are you impressed for having achieved the one thing most haven't been able to achieve?
By 'Lissa Stufflestreet3 years ago in Fiction
"The Secret Admirer"
Sarah's heart pounded in her chest as she read the note. Who could be sending her these letters? And why were they doing it anonymously? She tried to shake off the feeling of unease and decided to meet her secret admirer, despite her reservations.
By felix kioko kasinga3 years ago in Fiction