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Assassin for the House
“You’re better than this,” Lorraine whispered, her voice unnaturally calm for someone in her precarious position. “Am I, though?” Brennan replied, holding the blade to the woman’s throat, “Test me and find out.”
By S.N. Evans2 years ago in Fiction
77 Digital Message in an Analog World
"For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, 'It might have been.'" — John Greenleaf Whittier, 1854 They had me and they knew it. Time to pay the piper. Time to pay Paul; Peter's robbery now irrelevant. My lesson: spend their money and don't pay them back--lose a finger. Or more.
By Gerard DiLeo2 years ago in Fiction
The Enchanted Forest
Once upon a time, in a faraway land nestled between towering mountains and winding rivers, there existed an enchanted forest. This forest was unlike any other, for within its lush greenery lay secrets untold and magic unseen by mortal eyes.
By Samira2 years ago in Fiction
Sins of the Reaper - 8
After two days of waiting, I still had not heard back from Marlowe, and I found myself wondering how much longer I could put off the inevitable. As the hours dragged slowly by, I careened from despair to hope, and back to despair again. Without El as my eyes and ears, if Marlowe does not come through, I will die without learning the outcome of my gambit.
By John Cox2 years ago in Fiction
The Olde Antique Shoppe - Part 2 - Finding the Rolodex
So, the story below follows on from my first tale, The Olde Antique Shoppe: *** I put down my grandfather's letter. I was a little bit shocked and found myself quelling a surge of grief. Hearing his voice, even if only in my head, had been both wonderful and heartbreaking.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
Alex's Mysterious Adventure
Alex was just an ordinary office worker, navigating his way through the bustling city streets on his usual commute home one evening. However, as fate would have it, that particular night was destined to be far from ordinary.
By Kris Kk2 years ago in Fiction
Ghosts of the Emergency Line
This guy shot his wife after he found her cheating. He was hysterical and scared shitless about what he had just done. He put down the phone and there was another gunshot.
By Bhangs Corporation2 years ago in Fiction
Unraveling the Enigma
Introduction In the heart of a bustling metropolis, a series of baffling deaths casts a pall of dread over the populace. Amidst this grim tableau, a seasoned investigator steps forward, resolute in the pursuit of truth amidst the shadows. What lurks beneath this macabre facade leads down a labyrinthine path, blurring the boundaries between reality and the arcane.
By Haseeb Tariq2 years ago in Fiction
Insight's Burden
In the quaint town of Willowbrook, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, resided Emily. She was an ordinary woman in appearance, her gentle demeanor and warm smile often making her a welcomed presence among her neighbors. But Emily harbored a secret—a gift that set her apart from the rest of the world. She could read minds.
By Sahil Lathwal2 years ago in Fiction
Dragon Blood
Sicily | 1943 “Who are you, really?” Rosalie asked, as she studied the priceless collection of religious relics in the Monsignor’s humble sacristy, “How did you know my father gave me this stone?”
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
Splashes of red
I remember the drink slipping through my fingers and falling. A resounding crash blends with the chaos around me as crystal meets marble. Burgundy merlot blends with crimson blood that laces the floor. Reaching for her hand I turn while looking for an exit but find only air. My mind snaps in that moment, reality comes bursting forth. Before I have a chance to look for her the crowd pushes me back, I fight like a fish against the current. Sounds of continuous gunfire mixed with frantic screams resonate throughout the large hall.
By JBaz2 years ago in Fiction
Whimsy's Call
In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the cacophony of honking horns and bustling crowds, there lived a young woman named Alice. With her wild mane of untamed curls and eyes that sparkled with boundless curiosity, Alice was a dreamer in a world that often felt all too real.
By Sahil Lathwal2 years ago in Fiction