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Journey to the Gate of Time
Chapter One - The Beginning of the Journey Leila sighed as she gazed out of her apartment window at the bustling city below. It had been a year since her mother passed away, yet the emptiness remained. Her mother had been her entire world, and now she was left searching for a new purpose.
By mohamed elsayed11 months ago in Fiction
The Importance of a Kiss
**: A Universal Expression of Love and Connection** A kiss is one of the most intimate and universal expressions of human emotion. It transcends cultures, languages, and time, serving as a powerful way to communicate love, affection, passion, and even respect. From a gentle peck on the cheek to a passionate embrace, a kiss can convey a myriad of emotions and meanings. Beyond its emotional significance, kissing also has psychological, physiological, and social benefits that contribute to our overall well-being. This article explores the importance of a kiss, its cultural and historical significance, and the science behind why kissing matters.
By Taiyab Ahmed11 months ago in Fiction
Warped Desires. Top Story - March 2025.
"I just wanted to hold my grandson." Those seven words were uttered by Roberta Bascomb, nicknamed "Bobbie" by her close friends. Those seven words were part of the same story that she told her longtime friend, Paula Dunlop. The story involved the marriage between her son, Nicholas Bascomb, and his wife of three years, Hannah Moon. Roberta said that she loved how happy her "little Nicky" was with Hannah, and she saw Hannah as her own daughter. Hannah wanted so badly to be a mother, but she couldn't, and in the end, Hannah tragically took her own life.
By Clyde E. Dawkins11 months ago in Fiction
The Vanishing Truth: A Night of No Return
Aarav checked his watch. 11:47 PM. The dimly lit highway stretched endlessly ahead, swallowed by the thick fog rolling in from the hills. The radio crackled with static before finally giving up. Silence filled the car, except for the rhythmic thud of the wipers struggling against the mist.
By Gaurav Gupta11 months ago in Fiction
The Almost Goodbye
Elliot woke up to the sound of morning traffic, the distant hum of cars and the occasional honk filling the air. He stretched and sat up, rubbing his eyes as he prepared to start the day. But something was off. The bed beneath him didn’t feel familiar. The air smelled different. And when he turned his head, he wasn’t in his apartment.
By Ilsa Sophia11 months ago in Fiction
THE PHANTOM HEIST
Chapter 4: Historical Connections Sleep-deprived and shaken by the previous night's events, Sarah arrived at the Metropolitan Archives building when it opened at 8 AM. The text message had disappeared from her phone, but she couldn't shake the feeling of being watched—observed by something she couldn't see or understand.
By Shane D. Spear11 months ago in Fiction
The Musician Who Stole the Moon
The night the moon disappeared, the world fell into chaos. Lira sat on the rooftop of her crumbling cottage, her lute resting in her lap. She had been playing a melody she’d composed years ago, a song that once made flowers bloom and rivers dance. But now, her music felt hollow, as if the world itself had turned its back on her.
By Mirhadi Tahsin11 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











