Mystery

PART 1: TONY STARK
In the bustling heart of New Arcadia, Anthony "Tony" Stark stood as the luminary inheritor of Stark Industries, an empire pulsating with technological marvels. Yet, amid the accolades and glittering façade of his success, Tony's restless spirit yearned for realms beyond conventional excellence.
By Nithya shree 2 years ago in Fiction
Dreamscape
Have you ever been afraid to fall asleep? Every night, I lie awake, anxious to stop that dream from coming. I try to picture a lush forest, an intimate cottage in the snowy mountains, an ocean teeming with life. Perhaps I could find myself in an oasis, for a change, near fresh water and patches of reviving shade. Anywhere but the endless, dead desert.
By Noelle Laurenson2 years ago in Fiction
Lapis in Aeternum
There is only one truth in the universe and that is that man is doomed to die from the moment he takes his first breath. The march of time never slows down for anyone, it's prison enveloping all souls who come to the isolated island in space known as Earth, each person and creature doomed to the cycles of joys and suffering they had experienced before in a never-ending cycle that would last all eternity. As the stars lined themselves up in a dance of cosmic proportions a heavenly figure came forth from the shadows sending down a rain of crystals upon the blue orb's surface to help perhaps a few escape this physical reality prison. The heavenly figure had an owl-like appearance as well as a regal aura about him. He wore a golden bejeweled crown symbolizing his power and status as a prince. His white feathers rustled only ever so slightly. He peered down with piercing onyx eyes and then left having good faith that the crystals would find their way to the right owners.
By Eris Willow2 years ago in Fiction
Copperplate with Patina.
Hope can be lost within, without acknowledgment, and you can usually limp on with life for a while. It is a fractured and cold existence, yes, but an existence nonetheless.
By Conor Darrall2 years ago in Fiction
How to take a bullet. Content Warning.
I shot papa square in the heart but he didn’t die. That damn bible he carried with him saved his life. I was considerable lucky that papa had his axe at hand, and that he kept it sharp. I picked it up. It was a heavy thing, so I swung with all my might and put it right through his head. Seein’ his brains made me throw up. I moved away so it wouldn’t get on papa. That would be disrespectful.
By kierra ussery 2 years ago in Fiction
Dream Catchers
Streaking across the midnight sky, fiery, silicate crystals emit generous hues of fuchsia, initiating awareness. “I'm here!” I was in a place I longed to be. The were no cardinal rules where I was. I was dreaming and I knew it.
By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Fiction
World in Tatters Ch.13
It took me a little longer than I hoped to make it back to Corina’s camp. I decided it wise to take the long way around, just in case. It must have been around midnight before I finally walked into the old library to find Corina and Alice talking in the corner. Alice looks upset. She sits against the wall, her leg bouncing from nerves, but she doesn’t see me coming just yet. My guess is that she has been like that for a while.
By Kevin Barkman2 years ago in Fiction
Echoes of the Forgotten Trail
In the heart of Africa, where the sun paints the sky in hues of orange and red as it bids farewell each evening, there lies a land scarred by the echoes of a war long forgotten by the world. A war that unfolded in the shadows of dense jungles, traversed through desolate landscapes, and etched its mark on the souls of those who witnessed its relentless brutality. This is the story of a small group of individuals, an unlikely alliance of veterans, scientists, and pacifists, who sought redemption amidst the ruins of a war-ravaged land.
By Okewu Emmanuel2 years ago in Fiction
Crypteia
The air wrapped around our face as we descended through the darkness. The call of freedom, to it we harken our pace. To save ourselves from the final destruction. Of ourselves from their constructed narrative of destruction.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Fiction
Encounter In The Unknown
In the vast expanse of the sky, skepticism about unidentified aerial phenomena is fading away. From presidents to high-ranking military officials and esteemed scientists, a multitude of witnesses has surfaced, providing an exhaustive and compelling list. Yet, the nature of these phenomena remains unresolved, shrouded in mystery. A disconcerting number of individuals worldwide claim to possess precise knowledge about these occurrences, leading us into the realm of some of the most chilling alien abductions ever documented.
By Healty Life2 years ago in Fiction
The Snow Dragon
It was a cold winter day in the small village of Willow Creek. The snow was falling heavily, and the wind was howling through the trees. Inside their cozy cottage, a young girl named Nimli sat by the fire, reading a book.
By Nims2 years ago in Fiction
South Drive in Baguio City. Content Warning.
I will never forget to honk my horn on this part of Baguio City again the year 2000. I was just a neophyte Taxi Driver then making do with the occasional shift given to me back then Baguio was not busy and bustling tourist destination yet roads were long and adorned with trees not many houses were built.
By Dennis Fang2 years ago in Fiction