Young Adult

Found a video of my wife's best friend cheating on me, and she offered me a special deal to keep it a secret
Bella is my wife's best friend. She had just turned twenty-six years old. She was tall and delicate, with long legs and a pair of big bright eyes that looked affectionate and particularly charming.
By min3 years ago in Fiction
The Climb to the Sun. Runner-Up in Behind the Last Window Challenge.
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. Anthony’s room. His Garden. The pane was vast, with a landscape of glass squares woven throughout a sleek ebony frame. Each square was composed of several protective panels, and though they blurred the view slightly, no amount of separation could make it less captivating.
By Bridget Couture3 years ago in Fiction
Cold Soul. Runner-Up in Behind the Last Window Challenge. Top Story - December 2022.
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. The glimpse was all Crystal remembered from her childhood, but she held that single frame of memory in her soul like a solitary ember cast from the hearth.
By Addison Horner3 years ago in Fiction
The Backrooms Decrypted: The Lights Out (Level 6)
Greetings, Explorer. You just keep getting by, right? How impressive. Though perhaps some time spent on Level 6 will help you sort out the confusion, we still aren't sure if that's a blessing or a curse. Perhaps it will serve as your light in the dark. I apologize for the poor taste of this joke, but you will understand it. You navigate your way into a hallway that appears to be an exit to another location.
By Info3 years ago in Fiction
The Backrooms Decrypted: The Terror Hotel (Level 5)
Greetings, old chap. Those last few levels of The Backrooms have really been taking a toll on your health, happiness, and sanity, eh? You seem tired, perhaps ready to finally take the weight off your feet. Though really, what did you anticipate when you chose to travel to this multi-leveled hell near Earth? Of course, we are not here to pass judgment. We are only here to assist you in your journey and to chronicle every step of it, so where is the fun in that? And because that's exactly what you'll find here, we sincerely hope you're prepared for some warm, traditional hospitality. Greetings from Level 5 of The Terror Hotel. As soon as you enter the main hall, your senses are caressed by a hazy scent of lavender-scented air freshener and the low, steady hum of smooth jazz. The other Backrooms levels have been openly hostile, or at the very least unwelcoming, to human presence, but something about this place just seems to invite you in. How could something that is, in theory, so incredibly relaxing also be so oddly terrifying? It is designed to appear to be a posh hotel from the 1920s or 1930s, possibly from the early 20th century. The Stanley Hotel, a century-old hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, which served as the inspiration for Stephen King's novel The Shining, and other half-formed memories of places you are unsure you ever visited as a child also come to mind.
By Info3 years ago in Fiction
The Backrooms Decrypted: Going Insane In The Abandoned Office (Level 4)
Dear Explorer, welcome. We pull you back in just when you think you're out, don't we? But don't be concerned. As you travel further into the liminal nightmare known as "The Backrooms," we'll be here to keep you company. And hey, would you look at that? You're on Level 4! What a stunning location. Take a deep breath and inhale the aromas of burning rubber and warm, fresh copy paper. Toes can be spread out on the shorn, grey carpet. Observe the many anodyne walls' gloriously broad palette of gray. This level is referred to as "The Abandoned Office" for a reason. In a depressing way, it's funny. It's possible that earlier levels had a more overtly ominous or perilous appearance, but this one gives you a peculiar shiver. You proceed in eerie silence, keeping a safe distance from the wire-encrusted pillars that, in your mind, might be hiding any number of strange, aggressive monsters. As you go along, a strange lump forms in your throat. You've already been here. The offices back in your home reality are, if not exactly here, then somewhere close. You were an intern, rushing to get coffee orders and trying your hardest to remember the names of your superiors. You were never in a position you were proud of.
By Info3 years ago in Fiction
Pane or Pain
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. She sat on the sill and watched, fingers twisting and untwisting hair as the planes flew high overhead. Each one brought with it the question of whether or not what it held in its carriage would be dropped today. I breathe a sigh of relief as they fly away, explosions sounding from other parts of the city, but right now, right now I am safe. My breath has fogged the glass and I rub my hand over the cracked panes, clearing my sight as I wait, heart beating for the next wave to begin.
By Gwen Urbain3 years ago in Fiction
The Day The Moon Went Dark
People worldwide were going about their daily routines, enjoying the bright, full moon that shone in the night sky. But then, without warning, the moon suddenly went dark.
By Virituoso3 years ago in Fiction
My Greatest Fear Was
My greatest fear was always a failure. I was constantly worried about not being good enough, about not living up to my expectations or the expectations of others. I was a high-achieving student, but even with my hard work and dedication, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was constantly one step behind.
By Virituoso3 years ago in Fiction
The Day She Smiled At Me
As I sat at my desk, staring blankly at the computer screen, Desperation overcame me, and I couldn't help but feel it. It had been a long and tedious day at work, and all I wanted was to go home and crawl into bed.
By Virituoso3 years ago in Fiction
A Dying Beautiful Flower
In a beautiful garden filled with vibrant flowers of all shapes and sizes, there was a single flower that stood out above all the rest. The flower was a beautiful rose with delicate petals that were a deep shade of red. Her beauty was unmatched, and all the other flowers in the garden would often stop and stare in awe at her radiant beauty.
By Virituoso3 years ago in Fiction
A Love Song
The night was young, the sky was clear in the small town of Maui, and the sun was beginning to set, casting a warm glow over the streets and houses. Jenna sat on her front porch, strumming her guitar and singing a soft, sweet love song. She had always loved music, and singing was her passion. She had a natural talent for it, and her voice was like honey to the ears of those who heard it.
By Virituoso3 years ago in Fiction