Fable
The Girl in the Basement: Reimagined
Drops of water hit the pages of my book. Choosing to ignore them, I continued rereading the same paragraph I had been working on for the last hour. I found myself brushing my long golden hair back behind my shoulders. The bare lightbulb swung slightly, shifting shadows in the basement.
By Shelby Larsenabout a year ago in Fiction
The Beast of Northwoods
Once upon a time there was a wealthy businessman named Simon. Simon had fallen on hard times. His wife of 25 years died. A fire destroyed his business. He went into bankruptcy. Finally, he had to sell his beautiful mansion, forcing him, his 2 sons and 2 daughters to move to the small town of Northwoods.
By David E. Perryabout a year ago in Fiction
The Enchanted Timepiece: A Journey Through Time and Choices
In a quaint village surrounded through misty mountains, a younger clockmaker named Elias stumbled upon a weird timepiece in his grandfather’s attic. It become not like any clock he had ever seen—golden gears glimmered with a faint, airy glow, and its fingers moved inconsistently, defying the legal guidelines of time.
By Tamer salehabout a year ago in Fiction
The Memory Merchants
The first time I sold a memory, it felt like letting go of a trapped butterfly. Dr. Chen's neural interface hummed against my temples as my summer in Venice—gondolas, gelato, and first kisses—transferred into the clinic's quantum storage array. The payment hit my account instantly: fifty thousand credits for a pristine first-love memory package.
By Billy Louie Jacobsabout a year ago in Fiction
Ravana: The Legendary King of Lanka
Ravana, a figure steeped in both myth and history, stands as one of the most powerful and complex characters in Hindu mythology. Known primarily as the primary antagonist in the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, Ravana is often remembered as a demon king. However, his story is far more nuanced, and he is revered by many as a wise and capable ruler. Ravana's legend is woven into the rich tapestry of South Asian cultural traditions, and his life story continues to captivate imaginations across the world.
By vidun Arambageabout a year ago in Fiction
Jack and the Elevator
Jack started at the ground level. as he worked his way up the Wilmington, Delaware skyscraper, he saw his life in little snippets of memory. He saw his father, Rodney, who struggled so much to provide a comfortable life for him in their humble abode. They possessed very few items. Those they did have, either malfunctioned or could be valued as worthless. This included the car.
By Skyler Saundersabout a year ago in Fiction
A Digital Kuchisake-onna . Content Warning.
In the bright light of their large estate, Asumi adjusted her reflection in the mirror. She traced her finger along the faint lines beneath her eyes, dabbing them with a powder to conceal the years. Picking up a glass spray bottle, she spritzed her hair and fluffed it with a wide-tooth comb, admiring its shine. To conclude, she patted rouge onto her cheeks and slid some gloss over her lips.
By Steph Marieabout a year ago in Fiction
