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The Leonardo Paradox
The climb to the top of the Duomo seemed endless. Sarah's muscles burned as she ascended the narrow maintenance stairs between the dome's inner and outer shells. The manuscript grew heavier with each step, as if the temporal energy it contained was responding to their elevation.
By Shane D. Spear12 months ago in Fiction
The Drowned Ones
The sun hung low over Silverdeep Lake, painting the still water with streaks of orange and crimson. A group of friends had arrived that morning, eager to spend their summer vacation far from the noise and stress of the city. The lakefront cabin they rented stood in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by dense forest and a heavy quietness that felt peaceful—at first.
By V-Ink Stories12 months ago in Fiction
The Twin Thrones Conspiracy
Agent Jackson living his life in equilibrium after the Project Eclipse enjoying his retirement in Switzerland, but he did not know that his play day are over because he was about to encounter bizarre and life threating events. One day after coming back home he received a cryptic letter on his doorstep. Most of the letter was in morse code but at the end something interesting was written.
By Hasan Qurashi12 months ago in Fiction
Endless Summer
The sun never set on Seabreeze Cove. It was a perfect summer day—every single day. Warm golden sands stretched as far as the eye could see, waves lapped gently at the shore, and the air smelled of salt and sunscreen. For a group of six friends, it had started as the best vacation of their lives.
By V-Ink Stories12 months ago in Fiction
The Forgotten Carnival
It arrived without warning. One night, an empty lot on the outskirts of town lay barren, overgrown with weeds and forgotten by time. The next morning, a carnival stood in its place. No one saw it being built. No trucks. No workers. Just a towering Ferris wheel, a sprawling funhouse, and rows of striped tents beckoning with the promise of wonder.
By V-Ink Stories12 months ago in Fiction
Echoes of the Island
The ocean shimmered under the golden glow of the setting sun, waves lapping gently against the dock as the boat pulled away, leaving the group of tourists alone on the secluded island. The air smelled of salt and ripe fruit, the perfect vision of paradise.
By V-Ink Stories12 months ago in Fiction
Firelight Festival
Every summer, the town of Black Hollow came alive for the Firelight Festival. Lanterns bathed the streets in golden hues, fireworks crackled overhead, and the scent of roasted food filled the air. Outsiders called it charming, magical even. But for the townsfolk, it was a grim necessity.
By V-Ink Stories12 months ago in Fiction
One Saw It All
It had been an agonizing two months for Alexa Parker-Quarles, as she was still dealing with the sudden disappearance of her wife of 10 years, Shannon Parker-Quarles, and it became worse when her body was found. It was a clear case of homicide, and clues and answers were coming few and far in-between. Alexa was waiting things out, taking things one day at a time, but it was definitely not easy for her. All that time passing with no definitive answers? It was taking quite a toll on Alexa, but she tried her best to mask it.
By Clyde E. Dawkins12 months ago in Fiction
Cabin 13. AI-Generated.
The lake stretched out like a sheet of black glass, reflecting the pale moonlight. The summer air was thick with the scent of pine, and the only sounds were the distant chirping of crickets and the occasional splash of a fish breaking the surface. It was the perfect getaway—or so they thought.
By V-Ink Stories12 months ago in Fiction
Un-Valentine Me
The Lamia girls were busy discussing their plans for Valentine’s Day in the coffee shop. They were too deep into their talk to pay attention to the other customers around them. Therefore, none of them noticed the smartly-clad young man enter the shop and walk over to their table until he cleared his throat. Looking up at him, they all groaned aloud upon seeing him.
By Mother Combs12 months ago in Fiction
