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Shadows of Betrayal
In the heart of the city, where towering skyscrapers kissed the clouds, and the streets hummed with the rhythm of urban life, two friends, Alex and Ryan, found themselves entangled in a web of intrigue that would test the bonds of their friendship.
By Syeda Umama2 years ago in Fiction
Rosalie Decides to Walk. Top Story - November 2023.
Canicatti, Sicily | July 6th, 1943 Outside of the church Rosalie ripped away the black veil that was attached to her ridiculous black hat, freeing her thickly curled hair that barely grazed her shoulders and stuffed it into the hungry mouth of a rusted trash bin. Breathing in through her nostrils and out through her mouth, she deeply inhaled the cool night air and used the sleeve of her black blouse to wipe away any lingering tears still dampening her cheeks.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
Real, Imaginary Beasts
“Run!” Orion promptly obeyed Luna’s frantic command without question. Ryker, their state-of-the-art lunar rover, suffered a catastrophic loss of power once they exited the falls. With the massing mob of alien creatures marching towards them from every direction, and no power to safely keep them protected inside of the rover, they were forced to abandon Ryker, and make a dangerous escape on foot.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
Friendly Fire
Canicatti, Sicily | July 10th, 1943 | 2:32A.M Fire, incendiary rounds, and steel aircraft parts exploded all around him as he once again tumbled through hot, Italian air. Limp, densely-dark shadows of fellow paratroopers bounced off of his body as he struggled to tug the rip chord to his parachute.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
Recovery
Being cradled in Ed's arms distracted me enough to make the pain bearable. Feeling the light overhead begin to sting my eyes I buried my face against his chest. While doing so, I took the chance to bite down on my lower lip to keep from screaming. Feeling Ed's heartbeat pound in my ear comforted me. With my eyes closed all I could see is Nurse Ratchet grinning down at me with a dull rusted scalpel in hand.
By Lucy Torralba2 years ago in Fiction
The Unlikely Pursuit. Content Warning.
Title: The Unlikely Pursuit Chapter 1: An Unassuming Evening In the quaint town of Hot Springs, Arkansas, lived a young woman named Lily Green. She was a 24-year-old librarian with an undeniable passion for books and a love for all things nerdy. Lily, with her striking green eyes and auburn hair, always felt self-conscious about her appearance, especially when compared to the glamorous locals who frequented the hot springs. On this particular evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Lily found herself walking home from the library, lost in a fantasy novel.
By Matthew Lashawn 2 years ago in Fiction
