Psychological

The Illumination . Content Warning.
Given the fervor surrounding The Illumination, Jounelle felt a resolve to take part in the ceremony that was not her own. Pressure from her family and friends mounted against her, pulling in a tide of submission and acquiescence. She now anxiously or eagerly awaited The Teacher’s arrival; she wasn’t sure which. As the door to the small, empty room opened, she turned to face the man who entered. He had a tall, slim, and lithe build. He wore a well-fitted, deep blue suit that accented his frame. His eyes seemed to lock into hers immediately. Deference was her instinctual reaction to his presence. She lowered her head, averting her gaze. He moved closer, and Jounelle recoiled slightly. She caught her fear and stopped moving but couldn’t bring herself to look at him again.
By kp2 years ago in Fiction
The Call Centre Operative. Content Warning.
Rebecca liked her job because you never knew who you were going to encounter in that snapshot you had of someone's life. She often speculated on what room they were in when they answered the phone.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
The Control Games
The control games The control games were made in the year 2050, after the worldwide population reached 50 billion, the governments from each of the 5 largest countries, agreed on a population control tactic that would take place every year on the first of January. The tactic was called The Control Games. The control game was an event where 25,000 of the weakest men from each of the 5 countries would go through hell to see who would be worthy of surviving. Only 100 people will survive the games for each country.
By Kaleb2 years ago in Fiction
My Missing Daughter
"Mummy, my ball is lost!" Jenna cried. They had only been playing on the beach momentarily before Jenna lost it. Lisa, Jenna's mum scanned the beach. She saw a young couple walking the dog who had the ball in his mouth. She held Jenna's hand and explained the ball belonged to Jenna, and that she had lost it. The couple were happy to let them have it back. Jenna smiled sweetly and thanked them politely.
By Carol Ann Townend2 years ago in Fiction
Armageddon, the aftermath.
The celestial clock ticked ominously on in Heaven, poignantly nonchalant, as if completely unaware of the world extinction impact of the next sixty seconds. One minute to twelve midnight on a specifically designated night in the immortal realms of the gods. The angels were adorned in all their glory and arrayed in sequence, according to the hierarchy of their ranks.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Fiction
The Preacher's Sermon and the Vanished Wallet
In the year 2021, I, Donald, found myself attending a lively crusade. The atmosphere was electric, with people singing, dancing, and praying for divine miracles. Now, I must admit, I wasn't exactly the most devout individual, but hey, I figured it wouldn't hurt to join in the festivities.
By Emmanuel Ojenike2 years ago in Fiction
TICK TOCK . Top Story - April 2024.
11.59. Even though the glass had shattered, Lorna could still see that her watch ticked over. One minute until midnight. Her watch was the only thing she had that she could carry. The only thing to remember her parents by. A birthday present from last year, the year she turned seventeen.
By Elizabeth Butler2 years ago in Fiction
SILENCE, She Screamed
In the end, there was quiet. Sande Johnson poked her head from the cellar, her home for months. A plenitude of stored supplies remained within, but her water rations were nearly exhausted.
By C. L. Nichols2 years ago in Fiction
Life after Death
Presently, unless technology unveils a solution or unforeseen events alter our fate, mortality remains an inescapable truth for our species. Each one of us has a finite time on Earth. Yet, many hold beliefs in existence beyond earthly life, anticipating something beyond this realm. But, have we stumbled upon evidence supporting such beliefs?
By Bikal bista2 years ago in Fiction
Just breathing.
The afternoon sun streamed through the window, casting a harsh light on a world that suddenly felt devoid of color. I dragged myself out of bed, the weight of an unnamed emptiness pressing down on me like a physical force. Each chore – washing my face, brushing my teeth – was a robotic motion, a hollow attempt at normalcy. Lost and adrift, I grappled with the suffocating feeling of helplessness that threatened to pull me under.
By Ketan2 years ago in Fiction
Midnight. Top Story - April 2024. Content Warning.
60 seconds… 59 seconds… Time was slipping through his fingers, though he clawed at the falling grains of sand, he could not stop the hourglass from flowing. Around him, the silence was deafening. He had taken over every screen in the command centre, putting the terrible seconds before the terrified eyes of his friends and comrades.
By Alexander McEvoy2 years ago in Fiction
Acknowledged. Top Story - April 2024.
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By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Fiction