Psychological
The Boys - Revealed
Bethan and Katie Bethan is at work when Katie calls and heads to the disabled bathroom to take it in relative privacy. Her boss has been tolerant of her recent absences and has been understanding of her difficulties but Bethan knows that this will continue only up to a point and that she may be fast reaching that.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Fiction
The Awakening of Shadows
In the sprawling metropolis of New Beijing, where neon lights battled the perpetual toxic fog for dominion of the night sky, Alex Chen sat before a wall of screens, his fingers dancing over holographic keyboards. The soft blue glow illuminated his face, casting shadows that accentuated the dark circles under his eyes - medals of honor in his relentless pursuit of truth.
By Ulter Daminabout a year ago in Fiction
The Agreement. Content Warning.
"I don't believe," Roland said aloud to the empty room. "Not any more." The study was dark, the computer long since turned off for the night and the only light came from the crack beneath the door. Roland sat at the desk listening to the ticking of the wall clock, waiting. A cold bead of sweat ran down between his shoulder blades and he shivered, then shook his head slowly. This was ridiculous, he told himself. He hadn't had the nightmares in years and wouldn't have thought of them at all today if he hadn't come across the note in his mother's attic as he was emptying it out. It was discoloured, chewed upon by rats or whatever other denizens lurked behind the paneling in the old house, but it still carried the message in untidy childish scrawl: Give me more time. Even the black crayon had begun to fade.
By Vanessa MacNeilabout a year ago in Fiction
Just Do What You Can Today. It’ll Be Enough
Introduction: The Pressure to Do It All In today's fast-paced world, it feels like we're always running a race. There's pressure to be productive, successful, and constantly "on top of things." Social media, work, family, and personal goals create a never-ending list of things to do. But sometimes, this pressure can become overwhelming. You start feeling like you're never doing enough, even when you're working hard.
By Muhammad Nadeemabout a year ago in Fiction
Getting closer...
Dave Bethan's following me. She doesn't know that I've seen her. Or at least, I don't think she has. I knew she wouldn't leave it alone. I thought that I could block her out but I should have known that when it came to Laney, she wouldn't let it go.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Fiction
Golden Oldie
As the bullhorn amplified cop’s voice rang through his eardrums, Phillip Kenworth reached for the backpack. “We have the house surrounded. Come out with your hands up.” Phillip glanced toward the window. Red and blue lights strobed on the glass creating a kaleidoscopic rainbow on the far wall.
By Andrew C McDonaldabout a year ago in Fiction
A Spot of Cream
She reaches on tippy toes to kiss his lying lips. She has no idea. Debra is a good girlfriend to Sean. She took classes to learn massage when he started football. Likes his mother. Buys little gifts "just because" on her way home. Trusts him completely. He goes where he wants, when he likes, no questions asked. A smile, a kiss, a "have fun, babe".
By L.C. Schäferabout a year ago in Fiction
One Rule
There was only one rule: don't open the door. Leah had been repeating this in her mind ever since she moved into the small, creaky house. The landlord’s instructions were clear: everything was hers to use, except for the room at the end of the narrow hallway. The door was locked, the key nowhere to be found. The rule was simple enough.
By Kristin Youngabout a year ago in Fiction
A Tense Rescue
The rescue boat officer pulled the boat as close to the house front door as he could get it safely. He secured it by tying a rope around a tree. Then he trudged through the water to the front door that was slightly opened. He opened the door wider and called for the children.
By Shanon Angermeyer Normanabout a year ago in Fiction
