Love
A Fairytale Daydream
My eyes fluttered awake from the morning light as my dream quickly dissipated from my memory. Bits and pieces of castles and princes swam through my mind in one final lap before wishing me goodbye. I opened my eyes fully to see an angry green-eyed creature sitting on my chest and demanding that I pay attention to her. Maybe it wasn’t the morning light after all that interrupted my eventful dreams, it was just my impatient cat. Once my cat was fed was only when I could begin my morning, my very slow morning that is. Like most people, I can only move so fast without any caffeine. While the coffee pot was brewing, I turned on my favorite classical music station to romanticize my now calm morning as I waited for my coffee to finish. My world started to drift away as the falling weather and soothing music hypnotized me to a different place.
By Grace Gettys 3 years ago in Fiction
When You Gamble Your Heart. Top Story - May 2023.
I blew on candles that weren’t for my birthday. I figured, why do wishes only count on days of birth? I mean, someone somewhere was definitely born today, maybe they’ll be kind enough to let me borrow some of their luck.
By Oneg In The Arctic3 years ago in Fiction
The Unveiling of Deception
Sophie and her husband, Tom, had been together for eight years. They had been college sweethearts and had recently tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony. Sophie loved Tom more than anything in the world, and she thought that he felt the same way about her. But then one day, everything changed.
By Vocal Creator3 years ago in Fiction
Ignorance is Bliss
The perfect partner doesn't exist. There, I said it. It doesn't matter how many frogs you kiss, they'll all stay frogs. Princes are only real in fairytales and in distant lands that you have no possible hope of having a chance at. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either a liar, a damn liar, or a complete idiot. That's what I thought... until I met him.
By Natalie Gray3 years ago in Fiction
The Dreamer's Prince
As soon as Lily closed her eyes, she found herself standing in front of an ancient castle. She recognized it as the one she had dreamt of many times before. Her heart raced as she realized she was dreaming again. But this time, she could feel the cold breeze on her skin and the rough texture of the stone walls under her fingers. It was as if she had actually traveled through time. She had always been able to time travel through her dreams, but she had never been able to control where or when she ended up. The dreams were always jumbled, random bits and pieces of the past or the future. But this time, it felt different. It felt real. Lily walked around the castle, marveling at the details she had never noticed before. She saw a knight in shining armor ride by on his horse and a group of peasants walking to the market. It was a scene straight out of a history book. Suddenly, she heard footsteps behind her. She turned around to see a young man, about her age, with curly brown hair and bright green eyes. He was wearing a royal blue tunic and leather boots. He smiled at her and said, "Greetings, fair lady. What brings you to these parts?" Lily blushed and stuttered, "I-I'm just passing through. I didn't mean to intrude." The young man chuckled and said, "No need to apologize. You are always welcome here. My name is Thomas. And yours?" "Lily," she replied, still in shock that she was having a conversation with someone from the past. Thomas took her hand and said, "Come with me. I'll show you around. You might like the gardens. They are in full bloom this time of year." As they walked, Thomas told Lily about the history of the castle and the kingdom. He spoke passionately about his people and his duty as a prince. Lily listened intently, fascinated by his stories. After a while, Thomas stopped in front of a beautiful rose garden. He turned to Lily and said, "I have a confession to make. I have never met anyone like you before. I feel like I have known you for a long time, even though we just met. I know it might sound crazy, but do you feel the same way?" . Lily's heart skipped a beat. She had never felt such a strong connection with anyone before. She nodded, too overwhelmed to speak. Thomas smiled and said, "Then I have something to show you." He led her to a small pond in the garden and pointed to the reflection on the water. Lily gasped. The reflection was not hers but of a woman with long black hair, wearing a white dress. It was as if she was looking at herself in another life. Thomas took Lily's hand and said, "I know this might be hard to believe, but I have dreamt of you too. You were the one who brought me to this garden. I believe we are meant to be together, Lily. In this life or the next." Lily was speechless. She didn't know what to say. Her heart was telling her to stay with Thomas, but her mind knew it was impossible. Suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her chest. She clutched it, gasping for air. Thomas tried to steady her, but it was too late. She woke up, back in her own bed, panting and sweating. It took Lily a moment to realize what had happened. She had fallen in love with someone from the past, through her dreams. But it was all a cruel illusion. She would never see Thomas again. Lily cried herself to sleep, dreaming of Thomas and the life they could have had together. But when she woke up, something was different. She felt a strange tingling sensation all over her body. As she sat up in bed, she realized that the pain in her chest had disappeared, replaced by a warm feeling in her heart. She closed her eyes and concentrated, trying to focus her mind on the dream world. Suddenly, she was back in the rose garden, facing Thomas once again. He looked surprised but delighted to see her. "Lily, you're back!" he exclaimed, taking her hand. Lily couldn't believe it. She had never been able to control her dreams before, but now she was back in the past, with the man she loved. Thomas smiled at her and said, "I knew you would come back. I have been waiting for you." Lily smiled back and said, "I don't know how this is happening, but I don't want it to end." Thomas took her in his arms, and they shared a passionate kiss, sealing their love across time and space. From that day on, Lily and Thomas visited each other in their dreams every night, exploring the past and the future, and falling deeper in love with each other with every passing moment. Lily knew that their love was not bound by time or reality. It was a love that transcended all barriers, a love that only existed in dreams. But for her, it was the most real and precious thing in the world. And so, Lily continued to dream of Thomas, the dreamer's prince, the love of her life. In her dreams, they lived happily ever after, and nothing could ever tear them apart.
By sharanya sriram3 years ago in Fiction
Cat Ladies
Gandalf comes home with one eye. Not one plus another one. Just one, which is one less than he had when Hazel let him out to do whatever he does during the day. He yowls when he rubs his face against her black leggings, smearing blood all over her shin and calf. Most of her clothes are black because they match his fur. At least, that’s how it started and that’s what she tells people. She picks him up and stains her shirt red too.
By Rosie Ford 3 years ago in Fiction
The Unexpected Uncovering
Haley had always thought she had the perfect life. She had a loving husband, a beautiful house, and a successful career. But all of that was about to change when she uncovered something unexpected about her partner. It was a secret that threatened to destroy everything she had built.
By Nitin Gabhe3 years ago in Fiction
Little did she know….
Sophie had always been a dreamer, but no one ever imagined she would do something as daring as elope with her boyfriend, Jake. They had been together for two years, and their love was as strong as ever. However, Sophie's parents did not approve of Jake. They believed he was not the right fit for their daughter, and they had made it clear that they would not allow them to marry.
By Similoluwa Adelaja 3 years ago in Fiction
"Hope Amidst the Ruins
In the year 2078, the world had become unrecognizable. The Earth had been ravaged by years of natural disasters, wars, and a rapidly changing climate. The once-thriving cities had crumbled into ruins, and the surviving population lived in small, isolated communities, struggling to survive. It was a world devoid of hope, where the future was uncertain, and love was a distant memory. But in the midst of this chaos, two people found each other and discovered that even in the darkest of times, there was still a glimmer of hope.
By Melodic Narrator3 years ago in Fiction
A love story in a coffee shop
Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Emma. She had just moved to the big city to start a new job and a new life. Emma was excited but also a little nervous - she didn't know anyone in the city and was worried about making friends.
By Ruby Violet3 years ago in Fiction
