Mystery
Emotional Damage . Top Story - February 2024.
Sicily | 1943 Peering out of a pair of double glass doors, Rosalie took in the marvelous view of Canicatti’s rolling, emerald knolls, and the town’s vast array of sandstone, clay, marble, and brick structures ranging as far back as the fourteen-hundreds. Corrado paced back and forth, unimpressed with the view, and more concerned with their wrongful imprisonment.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
"Solitude's Refuge". Content Warning.
In a world ensnared by the invisible chains of a devastating pandemic, the emergency alert system crackles to life, a harbinger of a new, grim reality. "This is not a test," it declares, segregating humanity into those who are EHF negative and the F+ individuals, each bound by new laws, new rules to survive. Among the desolate echoes of a society crumbling, two souls find each other amidst the chaos.
By Michael Tauye2 years ago in Fiction
My Future Past
Wow, that was one hell of a New Year’s Eve party. At least, the parts I remember were. I don’t understand what made the room spin so erratically while the antique grandfather clock was ringing in its welcome to 2024. At least I think we were celebrating 2024. I seem to remember an old-fashioned TV broadcasting Dick Clark’s Rocking New Year’s Eve, and the banners read 1980. The other odd thing is everyone vanished from the party just as the final chime struck. Now that I think about it, I have no idea where that old clock came from, because I’ve never owned one. It just showed up, chimed twelve times, and poof, it’s gone again. Maybe what I need is a couple of aspirin and a cup of coffee.
By Mark Gagnon2 years ago in Fiction
DVU's Mr. Violence: The Divine Avenger
Chapter 1: The Hidden Identity Raphael, the Archangel, concealed his true identity beneath a mask as he patrolled the dark, crime-ridden streets of the city. Known only as Mr. Violence, he struck fear into the hearts of evildoers who dared to cross his path. With the grace and power that came from his divine lineage, he fought tirelessly to rid the world of sin and corruption.
By Victor Robinson II2 years ago in Fiction
MI AMOR
The humid Havana air clung to Elena like a second skin as she hurried down the cobbled street, the worn leather slippers slapping a staccato rhythm against the stones. Mi amor, she thought, clutching the small, ornately wrapped package tighter to her chest. My love is finally ready after all these weeks.
By Bishnu Kumar 2 years ago in Fiction
Work to do
Trapped by her steely stare, which seemed to last an age, I felt the need to run and hide. Instead, I reached for the soft pack and tapped out an untipped. Pressing the fibrous roll between my lips I realised, too late, how stagey this must have looked.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Fiction
What can be better than...?. Content Warning.
The question echoed through Elara's mind as she traced the worn inscription on the ancient scroll. "What can be better than…?" She had stumbled upon it tucked away in the dusty archives of the Royal Observatory, a forgotten relic whispering of a bygone era of exploration and wonder.
By Bishnu Kumar 2 years ago in Fiction
Shadows of Deception
Chapter 3: Unraveling the Conspiracy The crumbling mansion echoed with the distant groans of collapsing structures as Detective Alex Thornton and Lisa Rodriguez emerged from the underground chamber. The confrontation with The Illuminators had exposed the existence of a hidden council pulling the strings of power in the city, but the true identity of The Oracle and the extent of their influence remained elusive.
By Resalat Jawad2 years ago in Fiction
Shadows of Deception
Detective Alex Thornton's heart pounded in his chest as he stared at the empty desk that once belonged to his partner, Detective Lisa Rodriguez. The precinct bustled with activity, but the air felt heavy with an unspoken tension. Lisa had been missing for two days, and despite the best efforts of the entire department, there were no leads.
By Resalat Jawad2 years ago in Fiction
Shadows of Deception
Chapter 2: The Enigmatic Society The city's pulse quickened in the aftermath of The Hidden Hand's exposure. With the arrest of high-profile figures and the dismantling of the clandestine network, Detective Alex Thornton found himself navigating the intricate aftermath. The media frenzy had subsided, but the echoes of deception lingered, and the city's residents were left grappling with the aftermath of betrayal.
By Resalat Jawad2 years ago in Fiction
