Psychological
In the Playground
Okay, this is how I remember everything. It was a beautiful day. I remember it, even though I was just turning twelve. We always went out in the summer to find a park and have a picnic, and that time was no different than any other. Well, I didn't think so. Why would I? Like I said, I was just a little kid at the time (almost thirteen), and it was a great day.
By Kendall Defoe 10 months ago in Fiction
One Woman, a Dog, and a Mysterious Prison
On November 5th, Fra grabs the notes she has been taking for months and begins writing a thorough report on how she got trapped in a remote mountain cabin. It all started in May, when she embarked on a vacation with two friends and their dog, Lynx.
By Rahul Sanaodwala10 months ago in Fiction
The Sand That Eats
Late at night, on the beach, a huge group of college students is having a wild party. The music is loud, the drinks are flowing, and the air is thick with laughter. Mitch reminds everyone to put their phones in a bag so that no incriminating pictures or videos can be taken. Everyone agrees—it’s all about living in the moment.
By Rahul Sanaodwala10 months ago in Fiction
A Night of Chaos and Survival
In 2014, the United States faced a devastating economic collapse, leading to the rise of a totalitarian political party known as the New Founding Fathers of America. With the support of his followers, the President passed a controversial new law called The Purge. This law allowed all crimes to be legal for one night every year, spanning twelve hours. During this time, emergency services were unavailable, Level 10 government officials were untouchable, and weapons above Class 4—such as rocket launchers—were strictly forbidden.
By Rahul Sanaodwala10 months ago in Fiction
A Game That Became Reality
The Call Up In the near future, eight gamers receive mysterious messages inviting them to participate in a new game called The Call Up, promising a grand prize of $100,000. Excited and curious, they arrive at the 25th floor of a luxurious city building. Once inside, a robotic voice instructs them to sign in on a tablet. Then, they are asked to place their personal belongings in lockers and wear provided motion capture suits.
By Rahul Sanaodwala10 months ago in Fiction
The Rich Flu Crisis
The Price of Stardom As a celebrated star in the film industry, Laura had to endure countless script pitches. Most were dreadful, but she smiled through them to spare people’s feelings. One evening, at a glamorous party, her ex-husband, Tony, approached her. Instead of a casual conversation, he cleverly disguised his real concern within a fake script pitch—calling her out for not being present in their daughter’s life.
By Rahul Sanaodwala10 months ago in Fiction
The Ghost Train
Chapter 5: The Passengers As the train lurched forward with a gentle motion that belied its impossible nature, Sarah steadied herself against a polished brass handrail. Her journalist's instincts finally reasserting themselves. She needed to document everything.
By Shane D. Spear10 months ago in Fiction
The Keeper
The man hesitated, teetering on the brink of the crevasse. Hardly a foot of space lay between the wall and the drop-off, and the abyss loomed stark before him. Could he make the leap? Was it even possible? If he could not – if he fell to his death below – he condemned everyone above to an icy demise. He was the only adult left who knew how to do what needed to be done. The plague had taken many lives over the last year, and the only other Keeper who remained was but a child. Yet the ancient knowledge had been passed down from one Keeper to the next in preparation for this moment, and it was his duty to do what must be done. It wasn’t the first time. It wouldn’t be the last. But perhaps, it would be the last for him.
By Laura Pruett10 months ago in Fiction
