Stream of Consciousness

The Night Runner
In the heart of a sprawling metropolis, where neon lights cast flickering shadows upon the crowded streets, a lone courier navigates the labyrinthine alleys with a sense of urgency gnawing at his insides. His name is Alex, a young and inexperienced runner for a clandestine organization known simply as "The Network." Tonight, however, his task is far from routine.
By Pam Zee2 years ago in Fiction
Blank Pages. Top Story - April 2024.
His parents old cuckoo clock chimed its ridiculous song. It had hung there since they closed the estate all those years ago, chiming away every hour on the hour.
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in Fiction
Bittersweet Misery
"How's the bird?" "Tasty," she answered. We've been out here on our own for a few weeks. Had she left that bread chunk when we escaped I never would've been able to feed us this long.
By Thavien Yliaster2 years ago in Fiction
1/100,000th of a Year
Sixty seconds is a bit more than 1/100,000th of a year. Assuming an average heart rate of 80 beats per minute, and assuming life expectancy is 78, you live — according to how many heartbeats you'll have — about a millionth of your life during that minute.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
Why do we exist?
The rhythm of my steps echoed against the ceaseless hum of the city. Left foot up, right foot down, a solitary metronome against the urban symphony. I wove through the throngs of people, each a blur of purpose, their faces etched with the anxieties and ambitions that fueled their hurried pace. Yet, I walked alone, an island of introspection amidst the swirling current.
By Ketan2 years ago in Fiction
Relative Waste of Time
"Time is relative; its only worth depends upon what we do as it is passing." - Albert Einstein. Every second that passes, is another second that could have been spent doing something worthwhile. Another moment where I could have used this beautiful body and mind of mine to do something that mattered. Instead, I'm sat here, letting the seconds tick by as the clock reminds me of my mortality.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Fiction
Cliffhanger. Top Story - April 2024.
How did I get here? Pain – noise – crash – jolt – that peculiar sensation of freefall, the moment before gravity kicks in-
By Meredith Harmon2 years ago in Fiction
Mediocris Spawn
"How's Pontus, Naia?" "Dreamy, Nerine," she swooned thinking about him. "Ohhh? Do tell." "I shouldn't kiss and tell, Nerita."
By Thavien Yliaster2 years ago in Fiction
The Enchantment of Fantasy Worlds
Fantasy has long captivated the human imagination, offering a tantalizing escape from the constraints of reality. The allure of stepping into another world, where magic is real and anything is possible, holds an irresistible appeal for many. From ancient myths and legends to modern-day novels and films, the concept of fantasy continues to enthrall audiences of all ages.
By quizat karim2 years ago in Fiction
Finding Contentment. Top Story - April 2024.
Peace. The view from their coastal villa brought them peace. From their first visit, that sleepy seaside town had become important to them. It was intertwined into their lives and served as a tranquil bookmark, a serene highlighter for the many difficulties they have experienced throughout their life together.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Fiction
Flex. Top Story - April 2024.
My Word: Weightlifter The Challenge: “To lift is a gift,” he thought. Life only goes around once and you cannot wilt while the wheel turns and you just flit from… He had to focus on the weight that he added to the tree of iron surrounding him.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Fiction
In-Tent
Is this the person she really wants to be with, or is this someone she is just settling for? Does she even knows what she wants? Or, is he just filling a void until she becomes sure?
By K. Wisendanger 2 years ago in Fiction