Humor

Snogging at Sixty
It is many years since I outgrew the bravado of youth, at which age I had no qualms about approaching young ladies on the dance floors of what were then called discotheques. If I got lucky, I might have enjoyed a spin with a stranger to the strains of I Feel Love by Donna Summer under the glare of a UV light that made the dandruff on my shoulders glow. If it wasn't to be my night, I'd walk home alone, carrying enough cold shoulder to cater the Cheltenham Festival. But it didn't matter; I knew I'd be back the following weekend as eager and thick-skinned as ever.
By Joe Young2 years ago in Fiction
Canine Convos
Today, the female alpha was praising me for my ability to alert her to the sound of another dog barking so far away, that her feeble human ears could not hear. After I relayed the message to her of the passing stray dogs 3 clicks to the south, she patted my head and said:
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Fiction
''One final time''. Content Warning.
The old grandfather clock in the corner of the room chimed softly, its melancholic tone echoing through the dimly lit library. Professor Nathaniel Grey sat at his desk, surrounded by shelves filled with dusty tomes and ancient artifacts. His gnarled hands, weathered by time and countless adventures, carefully turned the pages of a weathered journal.
By SOUKASAM2 years ago in Fiction
The Queen of Sheba and a Messenger Bird (Part 2/2)
Instead, Bilqis decided to test King Sulaiman's honesty by sending him a letter full of rich gifts and complex questions. King Suleiman ignored them when the delegation of majesty arrived with gifts. He sent them back saying that he would bring such a mighty force that they would not be able to resist and humiliate them by banishing them from the land.
By Thowhid Miah2 years ago in Fiction
Retrograde
In the heartland of America, beneath the sprawling skies of Kansas, Emma stood in the middle of her father's sunflower field, a palette of golden blossoms swaying in the breeze. Her fingertips danced across the canvas as she captured the beauty of the moment, her artistry breathing life into every stroke. She had always felt a deep connection to the land, its cycles, and the never-ending dance of time.
By Harsh Raj2 years ago in Fiction
Temporal Resonance
In the heart of New York City, amidst the towering skyscrapers that reached for the heavens, Alex Mercer, a brilliant historian, walked briskly down the bustling streets. His mind raced with thoughts of a secret he had stumbled upon, a revelation that could shake the very foundation of the Temporal Authority and rewrite history as they knew it.
By Harsh Raj2 years ago in Fiction
BOYS SERIES
Let us see the first season and episode two Billy and Hughie evade the police and take Translucent’s body with them, stuffing it into the storage compartment of their vehicle. They are shocked to discover that Translucent isn’t dead, but they’re still in that state of mind. Hughie needs Translucent to let him go, but Billy can convince him otherwise, saying that he will never seek revenge for Robin in any way.
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANI2 years ago in Fiction
BOYS SERIES
The Boys explore the world of superhumans, where the public sees them as heroes and Vought International promotes and makes money off of them. Most of them are pretty messed up, but they're not that bad. The show focuses on two groups, the Seven, who are Vought International's top-notch superhero team, and the Boys, who are the vigilantes trying to take control of the corrupted heroes. Billy Butcher leads the Boys, who hate superpowers, and Homelander, who is the leader of the Seven. The show follows the new additions to each team as the battle between the two groups gets bigger and bigger. We'll take a look at the first season and the first episode of the show.
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANI2 years ago in Fiction
Your Daily Horrorscope
Introduction I'm sure this has been done a million times, even on Vocal, but saw a horoscope page on the bus and thought it might be a bit of fun to twist it a little.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Fiction
Eclipsed Hearts: A Tale of Forbidden Love and Redemption
The tunnels quaked with unsettling intensity, rocks and dust falling like chaotic rain. Amelia's friends clung to the rough-hewn walls, their voices a chorus of fear and urgency.
By Erin Jones2 years ago in Fiction
A White Mountains Mystery: The Cabin - Chapter 1. Top Story - September 2023.
The van’s radio sputtered in and out of static, “And this… Boston Class… Rock Station… with the greatest hits…” “Damn it,” said Danny, adjusting the tuning dial while keeping one hand on the wheel.
By Ian Read2 years ago in Fiction
Job Searching Shenanigans...
You see this job searching ehn, God will help us. It's always one thing or the other when it comes to employment in this Tinubu economy. Is it the ridiculous job descriptions? Or the even more ridiculous pay? The unnecessary and somewhat unprofessional interviewing process? You go chop eba chop eba chop ebaaa sotey, fake employers go dey invite you come interview because you sef don try.
By Grace Amechi2 years ago in Fiction