Stream of Consciousness
She Grieves
I am dangerously close to giving up. Desire is gone. Well, except for the things I don't seem to be able to have apparently. Food has lost its appeal, wine has too surprisingly, boredom has taken root, and the fetal position has become my best friend.
By Anna Boisvert11 months ago in Fiction
Whispers in the Dark
The night was heavy with the silence of forgotten dreams. In the small, sleepy town of Ashbrook, the streets were empty, save for the occasional rustling of leaves that danced along the pavement. The full moon cast its pale glow over the town, bathing the streets in a soft, silvery light. But within the walls of the old St. Mary’s mansion, something far darker stirred.
By Afia Sikder11 months ago in Fiction
The Tale of the Enchanted Nights
The Tale of the Enchanted Nights The desert wind carried whispers of a tale long forgotten, a story of love, resilience, and the art of survival. Beneath the moonlit sky, the golden domes of the Sultan’s palace gleamed, standing as a silent witness to the fate of countless women before her. Yet, Scheherazade was not like the others. She was different, and she knew it.
By Afia Sikder11 months ago in Fiction
Writings About Home
Hello dear friends. Below is a series of writings, spanning the last decade, about homesickness and identity. One is a poem, one is song lyrics. The others I can't quite call poetry, but they're also not standard prose. Poetic prose? Yes, that works.
By Elle Schillereff11 months ago in Fiction
Eternal Journey
The rain drummed gently against the windowpane as Alex sat at the old oak desk, a half-written letter before him. The dim glow of the study lamp cast soft shadows on the pages, its flickering light reflecting the uncertainty in his heart.
By Niranjon Chandra Roy11 months ago in Fiction
Confessions of a Nigerian ‘Yahoo Boy’: Why I Quit After One Week
Introduction In a world where scams and deceit seem to thrive, the line between friend and foe is often blurred. I was once part of that hidden realm—a Nigerian “Yahoo Boy” engaged in cyber scams for a brief, tumultuous week. This is my raw confession: a candid account of the seductive lure of easy money, the dark underbelly of scam culture, and the moment I decided to walk away. My story is not only a personal journey, but also a cautionary tale for anyone tempted by the glimmer of quick riches in a world full of deceit. Join me as I peel back the layers of deception and reveal the real cost of living a life built on lies.
By Victor Akinremi11 months ago in Fiction
Fragments of Faith
Harold Martin hadn’t always been a cynic. In fact, he had been a fairly optimistic child filled with life, joy, and hope for the future. That’s what drew him to the church in the first place. The hope found in Christ's message, the promise of eternal life, and the joy of community.
By Paul Plett11 months ago in Fiction
Heartbeat on Wheels
To read Part 1, click the link below: "Your mom didn't wait for you, Hamza." "She left us all!" Hamza's phone tumbled from his hands, and his senses deceived him. The bustling roars of the city became silent to him, and he couldn't hear the sound of his heartbeat, either.
By Maryam Batool11 months ago in Fiction
