Stream of Consciousness
Loki and the bonfires of Austria
Long ago in the Norse Kingdom of Asgard, there were two brothers, Thor (the elder) and Loki(the younger). In truth they were not brothers by blood, but to any onlooker, truly they were brought up as bonded brothers. Odin, the father of the boys and God/King of Asgard, decided it was time for Thor to take his place as the new God, as his father grew weary of the task.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Fiction
Man of the Year
It’s 8:13p and now I’m starting to worry. He’s late. He’s never late. Punctuality. It’s one of the things I could always appreciate about him. He’s far from perfect as a man, but as a true friend he’s second to none. I take another sip of my cocktail and it urges me to reach out to him. Ok, I’m going to text him.
By Kenneth Boutte2 years ago in Fiction
a heart hurt by the reality of the world
In a bustling city, there lived a young woman named Clara. She was an artist, with a heart full of dreams and a soul that saw beauty in the smallest things. Her days were spent painting vivid landscapes and tender portraits, her brush capturing the essence of a world she hoped was as beautiful as her art.
By Ashari Asgaf2 years ago in Fiction
Mythos of the 9 Muses
In a faraway realm where legends lived, where gods and goddesses reigned supreme, lived the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne. They were the most enchantingly beautiful women ever seen and were known as Calliope, Clio, Polyhymnia, Euterpe, Terpsichore, Erato, Melpomene, Thalia, and Urania. On hills and mountains they did dwell and Homer and Hesiod wrote fondly of them.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Fiction
Would you kill Hitler?. Content Warning.
That is the question often asked in drunk company. Would you kill Hitler if you could go back in time? You won't usually find any disagreement when somebody answers yes. However, there was a major problem in my case. I was the only one sober so I started thinking. The fact that I'm also a bit autistic didn't do me any favours here, because I was about to lay down one of the coldest explanations ever. As you would have guessed by now, I said "no"… All the faces turned pale in disbelief, the shock on their face is hard to describe in words even for a senior writer. I quickly realised the situation could escalate if I don't clarify my answer fast. What did I drag myself into? I wasn't even invited to this party to begin with. By now I'm really wishing I could go back in time and give a different answer… It's too late for that. I have to embrace the reality now.
By Big Nose Parody2 years ago in Fiction
A Literary Blast From the Past: Animal Farm Review/Reflection
Introduction: A University Encounter with Orwell I was first introduced to George Orwell's "Animal Farm" during my second year of university, an experience that would indelibly shape my literary tastes and deepen my love for writing and poetry. As a literature student, my syllabus was packed with canonical texts, but "Animal Farm" stood out, not merely for its narrative prowess but for the profound thematic resonances that echoed long after I turned the final page. The novel, with its deceptively simple prose and rich allegorical depth, was among the pivotal works that ignited my passion for literature and the nuanced craft of storytelling.
By Nneka Anieze2 years ago in Fiction
