thriller
Stay in your lane
In Florida, summer was just starting, with the edge of spring just a quiet whisper as the intense humid air hit the duo. Driving with the windows open was intolerable. The wind that swept through the pair felt like a hot gush of mushy, muddy mist. Avon Park had a seedy underbelly, but so did much of Florida if you looked closely.
By Melissa Ingoldsby10 months ago in Fiction
"Perfection Is an Illusion"
"Perfection Is an Illusion" As a child, Sarah had always been ideal. That is what her parents expected her to be, anyway. She had received accolades for her academic success, her well-behaved manner, and her capacity to perform exceptionally well in all she attempted throughout her early years. However, Sarah had a weight that no one ever saw beneath the smiles. She feared failing.
By Rajoan Islam10 months ago in Fiction
"The Prison of the Mind"
"The Prison of the Mind" Lena sat by herself in the psychiatric hospital's tiny, sterilized room. She felt as though she was confined to a snow globe, cut off from the outside world, because the walls were so white. The fragrance of antiseptic, which she had been all too accustomed to in recent months, permeated the air. Feeling the rough skin of her palms, the only solace in a world gone awry, she clasped her hands together.
By Rajoan Islam10 months ago in Fiction
"The Doubt Mirror"
"The Doubt Mirror" Routine has always been Lena's style. She ate the same breakfast, dressed in the same clothes, and took the same route every day. Although not remarkable, her life was steady and straightforward. But lately, she had been bothered by something. Like an itch she could not reach, a faint sensation that was initially nearly undetectable had started to creep under her skin. She could not say for sure when the uneasiness started, but it started when she moved into the old, rickety flat on the outskirts of town. She was just aware that it was choking her and growing.
By Rajoan Islam10 months ago in Fiction
"The Final Spark"
"The Final Spark" In the year 2157, humanity had reached the edge of a new age. Humanity has entered a golden age of knowledge as a result of scientific and technological breakthroughs that had revolutionized society. However, every development brought with it a new set of issues, and the energy crisis was one disastrous occurrence that was just around the corner. The globe had been mostly dependent on fossil fuels for decades, and while green energy alternatives had been developed, they were insufficient to fulfill the growing demands of an exponentially growing population. Scientists, businesses, and governments had frantically tried to find a solution, but none appeared to be workable until Dr. Elara Nova entered the picture.
By Rajoan Islam10 months ago in Fiction
"A Trip Toward the Future"
"A Trip Toward the Future" The world has reached a tipping point in 2147. The majority of the mysteries of space, time, and energy have been revealed by humanity, but these discoveries also revealed their darker side. "Advancers," a new breed of scientists, were given the responsibility of further expanding human knowledge and technological capabilities. Although they were the ones who would guide civilization into the future, there were significant risks involved, and failure might have disastrous results.
By Rajoan Islam10 months ago in Fiction
The 1001st Copy
CHAPTER 1: SEVEN IDENTICAL DEATHS New Tokyo, March 15, 2145 - 4:32 AM The blue neon glow from skyscrapers filtered through broken windows, casting dancing light patterns across the cold concrete floor. The acrid smell of ozone mixed with the metallic tang of blood made Liora Kane wrinkle her nose. She stepped over shattered glass, her tactical boots squeaking faintly against the damp surface.
By THE INSPIRER10 months ago in Fiction
