Psychological

Antihero. Top Story - July 2024.
I hope they nabbed the boar’s head. “Hold him, dammit!” Hawkner bellowed at the two limp squires. Blood soaked their courtly robes, turning them from a once striking royal yellow to something resembling the viscera covering the surgery floor.
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in Fiction
What Do You Use To Write Your History?
“Why is it that you must always be the holiest one in the room?” Vincent Sherwood demanded from Rosalyn Patterson after everyone left their annual stockholder’s meeting at Carlson and Walberg Investment. “Must you do everything by the book?”
By Annelise Lords 2 years ago in Fiction
Small Steps, Big Courage
The rain began softly on the Sunday morning, each droplet a tentative tap against the window. Eight-year-old Sara sat curled up on the windowsill of her small bedroom, her eyes tracing the trails of raindrops racing down the glass. The world outside was a blur of gray and green, but inside her mind, it was a storm of anxiety.
By Abbas2 years ago in Fiction
Rain on Sunday
Rain drummed a rhythmic lullaby against the window, the steady patter a soothing yet melancholic backdrop to the gray Sunday afternoon. Justice Jones sat in his small, dimly lit apartment, staring at the droplets racing down the glass. Each bead of water seemed to carry a fragment of his thoughts, his mind a labyrinth of memories and reflections.
By Abbas2 years ago in Fiction
Someth*ng's M*ss*ng
He woke up and knew that the day was…off. Monday afternoon – a late start to the day – and there was a real sense of the day as…strange and new. He had to make a cup of coffee to focus. There were plenty of mugs, glasses, spoons and forks, but he had no…what were those objects? They cut up bread and cheese? The name was a mystery. And lunch or breakfast – brunch was a strange word he hated - was fast, sweet and cold with the coffee a perfect match to the doughnuts and oatmeal. Next, some yoga (cat and cow poses), push-ups, squats, stretches and rest.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Fiction
The Puppet Master. AI-Generated.
Detective Alex Turner was a man of routine. His days were a methodical dance of crime scenes, interrogation rooms, and endless paperwork. But the rhythm of his world was shattered with the murder of a seemingly random woman found in her upscale apartment. The scene was clean, almost clinical, save for the single, chilling detail: a porcelain doll clutched in the victim's lifeless hand.
By Khalid laakiki2 years ago in Fiction
The Last Custodian. AI-Generated.
In a world bathed in the glow of omnipresent screens, where knowledge is a mere click away, Elias is an anachronism. A librarian. But not just any librarian. He is the last guardian of a dying breed - physical books.
By Khalid laakiki2 years ago in Fiction
The Bicentennial Man
Isaac Asimov, one of the giants of 20th-century science fiction, offers readers a profound and emotional exploration of human nature through his acclaimed work, The Bicentennial Man. Initially published as a novella in 1976, this work stands out as one of the best in the genre, challenging our perceptions of identity, creativity, and the essence of what it means to be human. Adapted into a film in 1999, the story continues to captivate generations, offering a timeless reflection on the complexities of existence.
By Alan Carlos rosa2 years ago in Fiction
Why did she kill her own baby?
Marisa stood in shock in the bathroom as she stared at the home kit pregnancy test. She was pregnant. She suspected as much when she had missed her period. When she and her boyfriend Dex had sex about a month ago, they had not taken any precautions. She wasn't on the pill anymore because they had stopped having sex when he broke up with her saying she was being too clingy and controlling. Then he showed up at her apartment door, telling her how much he had missed her and how much he loved her and before she knew it they were going at it with what she thought was the best make-up sex of her life. So when she didn't get her period about a week ago, she suspected it. Something was different about the way she felt. It wasn't just a late period. That amazing night of make-up sex had created a baby.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in Fiction
Disillusionment and Rediscovery: The Value of Integrity After a Toxic Relationship
Synopsis In a world where appearances often deceive, experiences with dubious characters can be both painful and transformative. This article delves into how betrayal and instability caused by unreliable individuals can serve as catalysts for a profound reevaluation of personal values. Confronting disillusionment reveals a new appreciation for those who embody moral solidity and reliability, underscoring the importance of integrity in our lives. Through this lens, we explore how painful experiences can reshape our understanding of relationships and the profound impact of encountering individuals of true integrity.
By Rafael Fiuza2 years ago in Fiction
Secrets and Lies. Top Story - July 2024.
Note: This story was published on Vocal several years ago for The Little Black NoteBook Challenge, but there wasn't a fiction category. After some heavy editing, I decided to publish the updated story in Fiction.
By Andrea Corwin 2 years ago in Fiction
H.O.P.E
Preface When I was sent here, I fell from the heavens. I remember my father telling me I’m here to be the change in the world not do for the world. I'm here to bring hope, love, joy, peace, clarity into the world regardless of how it may seem. When you look at me do you see me or do you see you? A mere reflection of all the things you’ve been running from. Yet you judge me based off what you see, not what you know and feel inside. Why has society conditioned you so?
By Unésha2 years ago in Fiction