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Close Call
Red raw and bloody. Ice tightened its grip around human fish fingers. Blood trickled down fingernails before hardening. Whistling in the frozen air, a kettle calling out however there is no one there to listen. The storm rages on, covering the earth in a white blanket. Nothing could have survived that…
By Elizabeth Butler2 years ago in Fiction
Miracles. Content Warning.
Many years ago, I lived with an abusive man, who outweighed me by 150 pounds. One frigid night in February, he had me by the neck and was slamming my head into the living room wall. I knew he was about to kill me. As I was losing consciousness, a dove landed on our balcony railing. My abuser stopped and marveled, thinking he could lure the bird inside. That dove gave me just enough time to escape the apartment.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Fiction
Dancing in the Rain of Romance. Content Warning.
Once upon a time, in the charming town of Serenity Hollow, nestled among rolling hills and cozy little houses, a story unfolded under a moonlit sky: the story called "Dancing In The Rain Of Romance". In this enchanting story, the main characters are Lila, a talented seamstress with a talent for weaving stories into fabric, and Ethan, a minstrel whose nimble fingers can extract melodies from his guitar strings.
By FATIGUN Abayomi Adeyeri2 years ago in Fiction
The Shadow in My Bedroom Window. Top Story - February 2024. Content Warning.
There I was with my feet in the snow. Never had I felt so numb. I’m not sure what it was, but something was different. I stood outside my house that early morning looking into the window of my bedroom. There was something there, a dark shadowy figure. I couldn’t quite make out what I was seeing.
By Marysol Ramos2 years ago in Fiction
Gina's Ghost. Top Story - January 2024.
Sleep eludes me. It has wholly forsaken me. I wander through these halls all night looking for that which is lost. I look in the darkest corners and cannot find what I misplaced. But it cannot be located, for it is hidden too well. There is a cold chill that I cannot displace, no matter how many fires I pace in front of.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Fiction
Neon Prophecy
In the clamoring city of Neo-Tokyo, murmurs of a looming calamity have held the city's occupants. It's an ancient story, woven into the texture of human cognizance since old developments. From the prophetic stanzas of Nostradamus to the whole-world destroying dreams of the Book of Disclosure, the charm of destruction has consistently captivated humankind.
By Christopher Ezeh2 years ago in Fiction
Stolen Moments, Timeless Love
In the quaint town of Everwood, where cobblestone streets echoed with the footsteps of those navigating the passage of time, a love story unfolded in the most unexpected of places. The article titled "Stolen Moments, Timeless Love" was about to recount the tale of two souls whose connection transcended the ticking hands of the clock.
By FATIGUN Abayomi Adeyeri2 years ago in Fiction
The White Sparrow
Notes: The Story belongs to the same universe as the following: Long Stories: Dragonfly: The Devil’s Deception Ladybug: A Mother’s Redemption Scorpio: A Quest Against Deception Triplicate: A Devil in Disguise (Part 1) Triplicate: A Devil in Disguise (Part 2) Hummingbird: Illusion of Shadows
By Apurba Deb2 years ago in Fiction
