Mystery
An Unintended Stop. Content Warning.
"Smoke! Mum, there's smoke!" "Okay, I see it." Janet tried to remain calm as she traversed a busy multiple lane motorway to safety, and could feel her jaw tightening as cars beeped and her engine grinded, fighting her all the way in its bid to break down.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
William's Things
Opal slept on her belly like a dog all summer. It was too hot to open the drapes or the shutters, so she contented herself with lying in the cool darkness beneath her bed, or in the bare porcelain bottom of the bathtub with a book fanned open in her lap and her feet kicked up over the side. There was a little square window at the foot of the tub whose glass was all wavy; when Opal looked through it, she felt as though she were seeing a distorted reflection in a ripply pond. She liked to imagine that the weird, wobbly world behind the glass wasn’t an illusion at all, and that if she were to open the little window and crawl through, that the trees and houses and street lamps would all remain bent at strange, impossible angles, and that she would become a part of this interesting world too. Alas, the window looked as though it had never been opened, and Opal went back to her book.
By Jennifer A. G.2 years ago in Fiction
The last Book Store Cat. Content Warning.
The air hung heavy with the scent of aged paper and forgotten stories. In the heart of a bustling city, nestled amidst towering skyscrapers, stood Clementine's Curiosity Shop, a haven for bibliophiles and the slightly peculiar. But the real heart of the shop wasn't a human at all, it was Whiskers, the ginger tabby cat.
By THEOPHILUS NAGBERI2 years ago in Fiction
Whispers of Evergreen: Echoes of Love and Mystery
Title: Echoes of Eternity In the quiet town of Evergreen, nestled amidst the rolling hills and whispering forests, there existed a peculiar phenomenon—a house that stood frozen in time. Its weathered facade told tales of bygone eras, its windows like eyes peering into the depths of history. Locals whispered stories of the house, its secrets, and the mysterious family that once dwelled within its walls.
By Mohameen Moshood2 years ago in Fiction
Ashes to Ashes. Top Story - March 2024.
The Captain’s “medical leave” was suspicious with a feel of relief and suspicion. John’s gratitude rush was a well-deserved break from the suffocating case and an opportunity for him to clear his head. However, he still felt some lingering doubts inside of him. Was this actually about his welfare or just a smart way of keeping him at arm’s length as they carried on with their investigations?
By Kageno Hoshino2 years ago in Fiction
Echoes of Elysium
In the distant future, humanity has spread among the stars, colonizing far-flung planets and forging new civilizations. Among these myriad worlds, there exists a planet known as Elysium—a place of untold beauty and mystery, where the very fabric of reality seems to shimmer with latent power.
By Mohameen Moshood2 years ago in Fiction
Mars: Humanity's Next Frontier
The fourth planet from the Sun, Mars, has long captured people's attention. Mars is one of the most alluring planets in the universe for study and settlement because of its rusty-red terrain, enigmatic surface features, and the presence of life. The idea of visiting Mars is now closer than ever thanks to developments in space exploration technology and a resurgence of interest from both commercial and governmental space agencies.
By Vijay Kumar2 years ago in Fiction
