Mystery

THE MYSTERY OF THE DEEPEST LAKE IN THE WORLD
In the heart of Asia, there's a magnificent lake. It holds 1/5 of the world's freshwater, more than the combined Great Lakes. Imagine if all the rivers changed direction to drain this lake, it would take them a whole year! This is Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world. Prepare for a thrilling journey of 5,400 ft if you dare to reach its deepest point. The descent takes hours, but the rift floor is even deeper, about 5 to 7 miles below the surface. It might be even deeper than the Challenger Deep, the deepest place on Earth. The water in Baikal could quench the thirst of everyone on Earth for 50 years. This mighty giant replenishes its water every 383 years. Over 300 rivers and streams deliver their waters to Baikal, and only one river flows out, the angara, headed for the Arctic Ocean. Baikal isn't just the deepest; it's also the oldest freshwater lake in existence. Get ready for an adventure like no other!
By Loveness Ulunji Chawinga2 years ago in Fiction
Inventions through generations
Do you dream of making a big discovery? Curing cancer or ending world hunger? We all want to have a positive impact. Unfortunately, for some inventors, their creations turned deadly. Let's look at inventors who were killed by their own inventions.
By Bibhutibhusan Mahanta 2 years ago in Fiction
Cold Hard Cash
Encapsulated by the polar ice cap that was her heart, she suddenly refused to answer any more of their calls. Severing every means of communication, she had sealed any chance of resolving this situation peacefully.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Fiction
"Dreams and Deceptions: A Tale of Imagined Betrayal"
As I sat across from my friend at the café, my mind churned with frustration and hurt. Why hadn't she told me about going on a date with my ex? I couldn't comprehend how she could keep something like that from me. Despite my reluctance to be there, I was determined to confront her and demand an explanation.
By Aradhana Gupta 2 years ago in Fiction
Unfinished Business
My footsteps echoed in the empty hall as I walked through the school. If I listened closely, I could hear the sounds of students and teachers rushing through the corridors. The bang of a locker door would punctuate the roar of talking and the yelling of the students as they tried to navigate the halls and learn about life. It had been decades since I’d been here—four to be exact.
By Kenneth Lawson2 years ago in Fiction
Time Loop
In the bustling heart of the city, Dr. Nathan Carter, a brilliant physicist, stood before his invention—a sleek, metallic device pulsating with ethereal energy. It was his greatest creation: a time-traveling machine capable of bending the very fabric of reality. With a mix of excitement and trepidation, he activated the device, his hands trembling with anticipation.
By Syed Shahmeer2 years ago in Fiction
Mary's Awakening
It was her first fairytale. Mary's eyes were wide as her mum told her about the boy and girl with the funny names in the forest, dropping breadcrumbs and hoping that they would find their way home. It was a story that inspired uncertainty and insecurity.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
Blanket of White
Embers of white were delicately making their way down leaving tiny puddles behind. As I blinked, my face now damp from the very small and peculiar pieces of... clouds? Examining the miniscule particles, I realized how intricate and unique they were. A variety of patterns making up their structure, difficult to distinguish, as they quickly vanished into small droplets inside my palm. Slowly, rising from the ground, I soaked in the scene before me. All around, a canvas of white; a cumulation of all these tiny white flecks embraced the surface they came to rest on. Kneeling, I pressed my hand on the surface of the white cloak before me, feeling an instant chill as I pressed down, leaving a print. Filled with awe, I stared at the graceful descent of these magnificent fragments of mystery. Where did they come from? What were they? As I observed my surroundings, I tried to recall how I had landed here. I squinted as I tried to spot something, anything in the distance. All I could see, was infinite white. All I could hear, was emptiness. A deafening void. A bare canvas, left in a deserted space. I was the only flaw to this depiction. An intruder to this peaceful landscape. I was taken aback, as I felt a wave of tranquility wash over me. Laying back down, I questioned, if I made myself small and quiet enough, perhaps I'd be able to blend into this harmonious masterpiece... Merge into this blanket of white.
By Meagan2 years ago in Fiction
Telltale crimson trail. Top Story - February 2024. Content Warning.
I'd seen gray snow, I'd seen brown, mushy snow on the highway. I'd seen yellow snow too, but this was the first time I had seen pink snow. The sight of it turned my stomach. The crimson stain had grown into a shadow, an outline, like an island. The spatter from the blow had left a telltale bloody trail leading away from the gaping wound in the victim's head.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Fiction
Lynx Crossing
On a cold winter day, I'm driving along a northern rural road. In an AWD mode, I proceed cautiously as the road has not been entirely cleared after an earlier blizzard. Very few cars venture out and no one is tailing me, so I'm driving at 45 mph on a 55 road.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Fiction
The Miraculous Effects of Berberine on Type 2 Diabetes Management: Samantha and David's Story
Samantha and David had been together for over a decade. They were tall school sweethearts who fell in cherish with each other's characteristics and blemishes. They were each other's best companion and confidante. But later a long time, their relationship had been tried due to their declining wellbeing.
By dino2 years ago in Fiction
The Vanishing Act
Harry Houdini, the name synonymous with escape and defying the impossible, vanished not on stage, but from his own locked apartment. It was 1926, and the world's greatest illusionist simply...poof...gone. Decades later, the mystery lives on, a thrilling enigma begging for answers.
By Robert Brown2 years ago in Fiction