Love

Changing Faces
His mind was still racing after he had hung up on Victoria. Their chance to have a child all of their own, and he ruined it in less than a second. After a few swings of whiskey, he started to calm down. The smoke, dancing up towards the sky helped his mind peer into futures he had never seen before. A future with a jaunty juvenile, with his bulbous adam’s apple and gastly nose and her crinkled hair; another future came to light mixing his sparkled freckles and her long luxurious curls. This spectre morphing from one combination to the next until his head spun and gaze into different dimensions opening up in his living room.
By Ruth Ann3 years ago in Fiction
Golden Eyes. Top Story - December 2022.
It’s darker than I thought it would be. Much colder too. But then again, who really thinks of these situations beforehand? I hadn’t, really. Well…I guess with Mom I’d —
By Lexie Robbins3 years ago in Fiction
Summer of '03
It was the summer of ’03 and my mom had had enough of my shitty behavior. She told me if I didn’t straighten up my act that she’d send me to live with my granddad on the ranch. I thought she was playing. I remember the expression on her face as I boarded the train to Thackerville, Tennessee for the old folks home. I had never really spent a ton of time with my granddad beyond the occasional birthday visit or weird Christmas present he’d send. Who likes taxidermy? I don’t even know where the hell Thackerville is. Before leaving, my mom told me that he was a kind man who I should get to know better but I’m not sure I believe her. She thinks she’s a nice woman and we both know what isn’t true. But either way, I'm on the train, headed to a place I know nothing about, to meet a man I really know nothing about. But I will admit, part of me is curious.
By Indie Johnson3 years ago in Fiction
The Underwood Dragon
Lilly is on school holidays; she went camping with her parents. She is sitting in her new Landcruiser, her parents assume there is enough space inside the Landcruiser to sleep and eat. But Lilly knows there's not enough space in the car. Lilly has a dog named Jeffy. He is coming to camp. Her brother Jordan does not want to come because Jeffy licks him and then Jeffy’s saliva comes out of his mouth and dribbles on Jordan's pants. I know that is a bit disgusting anyway, but Lilly’s parents decided that they were going to Underwood Island. In stories and news Lilly heard there are volcanoes, which are big and black. It has fire in it. Lilly said she is not scared of volcanoes if they do not erupt during my school holidays.
By Syeda Tamseel Fatima3 years ago in Fiction
The Wolves of Grimrock
The twilight sky sparkled with a thousand stars as Malanna passed purposefully along the edge of the woods. "What is taking him so damn long," she said, gathering her azure robes about her.
By Matthew Angelo3 years ago in Fiction
Don't Be A Fool 2
The game ends with a 4-1 Maple Leafs win over the Florida Panthers. I throw my beer cup away and grab Siri's arm to get her attention. Together, we descend the congested and sticky nacho chip-covered stairs to the long hallway that leads to the locker room.
By Aubree W3 years ago in Fiction
WHEN HE IS MARRIED
I was sitting near the pool with my legs in the water when I heard a lovely yet deep voice, calling me. - I didn't expect to find you here, Ginny. - He called my name so casually like we are friends, my body temperature got high, and my heartbeat went faster. - Oh, Professor Noah. - I smiled at him. - I went here to clean up my mind from the earlier conversation with my mother. This has been my favorite place since I was little. I like splashing my legs in the water like a little kid! - I said as I laughed a little.
By Sarahh3 years ago in Fiction
I just want a Family and a warm home For Christmas?”
Chapter One “Once Up on a Time There lived a Mother Named Mary and her 2-year-Old Daughter Little Noel her Dad had just passed away from Cancer in the Brain, They did have insurance which took care of all the Medical bills for each of them, and the Father also
By Vicky 'A' Blevins Reavis3 years ago in Fiction
Winning Submissions
This summer, I submitted four poems and two stories to Behind the Vision's 2021-2022 The Next Generation contest. Three entries (one poem—a haiku—and both stories) were selected for publication. Below, I'll share those submissions and the prompts which inspired them.
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist3 years ago in Fiction
Planet Tetro ~ Page 100
No ,no , no was the first thing I heard myself saying as I came to . I started to become aware of my surroundings and realized that I didn't pass out for too long . It’s because the first thing I noticed was that Draco and Avion were still fighting off in the distance . I could actually see them as clashing dots from afar . How much longer could they keep this up ? Their magical pressure was their unique identifiers . I couldn’t sense Draco’s dragon anywhere . I’m sure I really saw them fuse together . They transformed into a larger more menacing looking dragon . Maybe my body partly blacked out in relief . That must be the trump card Draco mentioned earlier !
By Terrence3 years ago in Fiction
Planet Tetro ~ Page 99
Visceroy was about to respond to Lillandra before she interrupted him . “ Wait there’s an enormous energy headed towards us right now . Who is this ? It feels like a storms coming ! “ Me and Visceroy could sense what she meant . Visceroy locked eyes with me but answered Lillandra . “ It’s Avion , and I’m pretty sure he’s coming for me ! Draco and his dragon are coming too !”
By Terrence3 years ago in Fiction
Open doors
“You’re overthinking again.” “Not really. It’s huge decision.” “Not really. It’s just a package.” “It’s more than that, can’t you see? That’s why they disguised the label.”
By Holly Pheni3 years ago in Fiction