Holiday

A Man's Quiet Struggle for Privacy and Survival
One of those is a 35-year-old man called John who has been clandestinely living in a horse-drawn carriage in a small village on the outskirts.
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Fiction
The Alchemist’s Apprentice
In the bustling city of Eldoria, where magic and science intertwined, young Elara had always been captivated by the art of alchemy. The city thrived on the skills of its alchemists, who blended rare ingredients with magical properties to create potions and elixirs that could heal wounds, enhance abilities, or transform the mundane into the extraordinary. Elara, the daughter of a humble blacksmith, spent her days dreaming of becoming a renowned alchemist, inspired by tales of legendary potions that could grant immense power.
By Tovelle11 months ago in Fiction
Silent Pages: A Hidden Message Reveals a Forgotten Secret
Clara Mercer had always found solace in the quiet corners of Willow brook Library. As its head librarian, she knew every creak in the wooden floors, every sunlit patch on the reading tables, and every secret hiding spot for the rarest books. But nothing in her 15 years there had prepared her for the day she found the letter tucked inside a weathered copy of Wuthering Heights.
By sami 202511 months ago in Fiction
Scammed Heart
To celebrate my breakup, I drank two bottles of wine in front of my neighborhood, but I got caught in the act and fined $200.
By Becky Lee11 months ago in Fiction
The Spin of Fate
When Mia stepped into her freshman dorm room, her stomach churned like a washing machine on spin cycle. The cinderblock walls, the twin beds bolted to the floor, and the faint smell of industrial cleaner screamed "adventure ahead"—or "impending disaster."She’d heard the horror stories: roommates who stole socks, ones who never showered, even a girl who’d allegedly adopted a ferret ithout asking. But Mia had rolled the dice on the university’s random housing portal, and now she held her breath as the door creaked open.
By K. B. 11 months ago in Fiction
Why Is It Easy to Kill Mosquitoes but So Hard to Kill Flies?
Have you ever wondered why it's so easy to swat a mosquito, yet catching a fly feels like a never-ending battle? Both insects are tiny, fast, and annoying, but their differences in behavior, biology, and perception make one much harder to eliminate than the other. This article explores the fascinating reasons behind this mystery and how it affects our daily lives.
By William Henry11 months ago in Fiction
The Secret of the Dark Forest
## The Secret of the Dark Forest ### Introduction In a small village nestled between rolling hills and dense woods, tales of the Dark Forest echoed through the generations. The villagers, with their weathered faces and wise eyes, often warned children about the ominous woods. "Never venture there," they would say, "for the forest holds secrets that are best left undisturbed." But for one curious young man named Ali, these warnings only fueled his adventurous spirit.
By amgad11 months ago in Fiction
MY WEREWOLF SYSTEM
Chapter 9: My Heart Beat When Gary slid the door open to enter his classroom, he was surprised to see that not everyone was there yet. His eyes peaked in the direction of the school clock and could still see there was a good fifteen minutes before class started.
By Ifeoluwa Akinyemi11 months ago in Fiction
The Place Where Two Phones Met
I dreamt of her. I didn’t want to but I did. I assume my subconscious wanted to. Maybe It was trying to tell me something about her. Through this journey of transformation and growth, it knew—I knew I needed this little piece of bittersweet healing.
By K.I.M.11 months ago in Fiction
MY WEREWOLF SYSTEM. Content Warning.
Chapter 8: Fight back! Today, Gary was walking to school a lot slower than he usually would. He was constantly looking around his surroundings, checking if there wasn’t anybody following him. He had recognised the three deceased gang members on TV as the same ones who had been after him at the construction site.
By Ifeoluwa Akinyemi11 months ago in Fiction
MY WEREWOLF SYSTEM. Content Warning.
Chapter 7: White Rose “Sir, the police have arrived so we had to stop our investigation,” a man in a suit reported on the phone.
By Ifeoluwa Akinyemi11 months ago in Fiction
MY WEREWOLF SYSTEM. Content Warning.
Chapter 6: Werewolf Werewolf. Gary had seen the concept of the mythological creature being used in books and movies, but he had never really been the type to pay too close attention to these things. Thinking back to the few films he had watched with such being, a certain thought came to his mind.
By Ifeoluwa Akinyemi11 months ago in Fiction