Mystery
Ghost by the Wishing Well
There are many legends around the world but there is one in Calgary, Alberta that most people don’t know about. It all started in the year 1875, when Calgary was born, and one farmer has made his success there. His name was Elias Lambert, he raises cows for beef, milk, fertilizer, and just about anything you can think of. Although he was a prosperous man, he was not a popular man especially with his employees. Not only were they underpaid but they suffered a lot from his verbal abuse and general cruelty.
By Erika Ravnsborg4 years ago in Fiction
The Lake
“There once was an entire town here... beneath the lake…,” my brother stated quietly, gravely. “The houses still stand down there… you can see their roofs if you swim down far enough…” his voice building with the story, “they say that some people refused to leave and they drowned in their homes when the lake was filled…” His flashlight created shadows on his face that made him almost unrecognizable in my child's eyes. The darkness behind him swallowed everything that didn’t quite touch the light.
By Kelsey Jamelyn4 years ago in Fiction
The Power Of “Thank You“
In scripture, a man named Paul recommends that we make it known our requests with praise and thanksgiving. Some extraordinary results flow this simple method of prayer . It is proven that the thankful heart is always close to the creative force to the most high , causing countless blessings to flow towards it by the law of reciprocal relationship , based on a cosmetic law of action and reaction.
By IAM SimplyShan4 years ago in Fiction
Coconuts In The Snow Storm
It was cold, as always and obviously. The storms were worst today. Food was enough to last for about a week but the condition didn’t seem to change. After the food was over there would be nothing to eat and if the weather didn’t calm down, either starvation or going out to the most violent of snow storms and freezing cold would be the options.
By Aayush Dhakal4 years ago in Fiction
The spirit with secrets across the street
As Sara watched day after day, the neighbors move in and out repeatedly. Sara wondered what was wrong with the house that no one stayed for more than six months. The more she watched, the more Sara wanted to investigate the house for herself. She couldn't help herself but try and find out for herself what was wrong with the house.
By Laura mclean4 years ago in Fiction
Imprisonment
He moves around the dusty prison yard with such confidence. All eyes occasionally glancing in his direction, the eyes seem almost lifeless as they look away and continue with what they were doing. The guards in the towers, look down on the prison yard, eyes darting from one side of the yard to the other. Guns at the ready, just in case someone tries to escape.
By Monika SMITH4 years ago in Fiction
Drowning or Cleansing.
How do I know this but I’m frightened and I need you. I know that you are in there.Today was a bit of strange day. A new chapter of the old ways, whatever they be.I do know my old ways have ended me up in a fair bit of truth witch yes you can’t see me can you I’m behind you.
By Dawn Earnshaw4 years ago in Fiction
Cryophobia
Commander Mackenzie was afraid of ice on water. It seemed silly to anyone who didn’t know his story, but it was quite understandable to those who knew him. He had survived the sinking of the Titanic. When he explained his reasoning, everyone left it at that.
By Catherine Kruger4 years ago in Fiction
The Song of the Ocean
Captain Cutler danced arm in arm with his first mate Ainsley. They had just stolen the fastest ship from the British Armada and where on their way to put together a crew to help them man it. The captain threw his hat in the air in celebration.
By Nicholas McKenna4 years ago in Fiction
The Invitation
It was just a card , standard postcard size , but very high quality. The card was an invite , there was an address in a high class expensive part of the city, and an offer of substantial financial remuneration for an hour of his time. A two way conversation would be expected and would be held in the library.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Fiction
The Green Book
Content warning: This story contains graphic descriptions and mentions of suicide. This is the tale of a small-town girl who made a living by selling her art online. She barely made her ends meet. She enjoyed simple things in life, such as taking long walks, reading some obscure books, hanging out with friends, playing video games.
By BPDCupcake4 years ago in Fiction
