Excerpt

The Queen Pelalandorus Incident
The river ran backwards on the day the Queen vanished. Perhaps it was the wind. Others say it was because we were famished. A curse? For having killed her kin. Divine retribution for those we banished. A plague sent by the Vaquarin? For a war that was unfinished.
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Fiction
Imposter
may be more awful than if had simply happened once, and I could pull back with dismay. Respond. Shield myself. All things considered, I should imagine it isn't occurring in any way, stop with my fingers to her cool, papery skin. I'm locked there as certainly as though she had snatched me.
By rana miahabout a year ago in Fiction
The Forgotten City of Eldora:
Introduction: The Mysterious City Hidden for Centuries In a remote part of the world, beyond towering mountains and thick forests, lies the forgotten city of Eldora. Long buried under the sands of time, Eldora was a place of wonder, brimming with ancient magic and forgotten knowledge. Legends say it vanished without a trace, leaving behind only whispers of its existence. For centuries, scholars searched for clues to its whereabouts, but none were successful—until a brave young explorer named Aria stumbled upon an ancient map that would change everything.
By Ƒนʀƙเ ฬʀเτєรabout a year ago in Fiction
Berganashio - Chapter 17
Keenwai's arms and shoulders ached from days of rowing. The captured meerbirds onboard the sea-wolf ship had adapted to their new life of slavery as good as they knew how. Twice a day, they were permitted to walk around the ship deck. One of the sea-wolf's would lead the chained line of meerbirds out for a walk around the perimeter of the ship. The meerbirds were back rowing with a steady rhythm. "I wonder how Grinyella and Podder are doing with rest of the mob?"
By Rowan Finley about a year ago in Fiction
How AI in App Development is Shaping the Future of Mobile Apps
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries in all aspects, and application development for mobile platforms stands in the direct frontline of this wave of change. With a ramp-up in the usage of mobile handsets, there is a rapidly rising demand for smart, intuitive, and personalized applications. AI technologies are not just enriching the functionalities of applications but also how the application developers design, maintain, and interact with them.
By Prerna Raturiabout a year ago in Fiction
Polk
Layers of overgrown black ivy vines popped and snapped as the encrusted door creaked open. A small, red, oval-shaped dog toy with large eyes and a busted squeaker instructed the rest of the group to avoid making contact with the poisonous plant. After describing the details of the unbearable rash that lasted for days if the black ivy touched you, everyone passed through the door’s dangerous threshold with the utmost caution and delicacy.
By Kale Sinclairabout a year ago in Fiction
Queen Mother
Large fangs snapped at the stale air around us, intensifying with every slap of the blue whip against its hairy hide. The dark sock moaned and growled inaudible commands at the spider, aggravating the beast until it lunged for my throat with its eight legs.
By Kale Sinclairabout a year ago in Fiction
Un-triumphed Mirror. Content Warning.
"I am but one in a world of many vast figures peering below. I have but one intent, I have staked my life to reach, I want to see peace before me. To create a nation I will paint a picture. I will paint imagery of the living. Written behind the bind of stereotype. I stay on stage amongst a debt of monstrous weight. The dead in each memory, I am surrounded by the shadow my heart cast. I thus I shall be captured unto memory. In the images will manifest what the people believe they need. I too shall bear their desires in mind as my own. I am aware that mere desire is not sufficient enough. Peace is not a dream but shall be reality. I am just a dream too far away to be seen in your reflections. Like a dream, forget your hopes bound to my masterpiece. In accordance, I will proceed as if I were but a fantasy."
By Shadow Midstabout a year ago in Fiction
Navigating the 21st Century: Humanity’s Challenges and Opportunities
Being human in the 21st century is often a paradoxical experience. On one hand, we are living in the most prosperous and advanced period in our species’ history. Health, wealth, and well-being have reached unprecedented levels for many. On the other hand, the world remains rife with suffering. Just yesterday, over 15,000 children died, and 700 million people still live in extreme poverty. Inequality is rampant even in wealthy societies, and humanity seems more divided than ever, struggling to solve its problems while inadvertently creating new ones, often at the expense of our planet.
By THiNKabout a year ago in Fiction
Chapter One: The Circus Troupe (part two)
The time Ezra and Emma spent together was often in silence. This was typical for Emma; she was someone prone to listen more than she spoke. For Ezra it was more unusual. Numan suggested that Emma had a calming effect on Ezra– on everything, really, but the sibling’s closeness evoked a stronger effect on Ezra’s demeanor. Ezra wasn’t sure if it was something mystical or strange; he glanced at her now, as still as if she were carved out of stone. When it was just the two of them, Ezra just found it easier not to speak. It was as if it were more difficult to want to.
By alan pierceabout a year ago in Fiction
Dear George. Top Story - October 2024.
Dear George, Crooks is helpin' me write this. 'Cause you kno' I ain't good with words. I been thinkin' a lot. I wanna say sorry I make things hard for you. I kno' I ain't too smart. You always gotta look out for me. Sometimes, I think you'd be better off without me causin' trouble.
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Fiction
Jin
"Fly with me to the horizon," Jin said, sticking a golden stick between his lips. The tip blazed red then settled on orange.
By Silver Dauxabout a year ago in Fiction