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Celebrating the fantastical. Let your imagination run wild.

  • The Mermaid (I Don't Believe in Destiny)

    Gunshots rang out across the midnight-black deck, pirates shouting as they raced from one ship to the other. Sabine struggled to her feet, squinting in the darkness—the only light came from the pale moon far overhead. "Somebody better light a damn lantern," she growled, making for the lower deck, sword in hand. She stepped over bodies on the way, glancing at each face to make sure they weren't members of her crew.

    By victoire summers5 years ago in Futurism

  • Inbu’s Heart 1/10

    Pressured by his father's demands to find a wife, Prince Inbu holds a tournament like no other to find the woman of his dreams. Thinking nobody will be willing to swim in milk or dance with pigs. He's proven wrong when three hundred women from all over the continent sign up. Among the brave bachelorettes is Mei, a farmer's daughter, who wants to prove that peasants can make a difference. How far will Mei go to win Prince Inbu's heart?

    By Chloe Gilholy5 years ago in Futurism

  • The Pit

    The Pit "This way! This way!" Hissed the guide covered from head to toe in crimson robes that almost blended in with the light from the torch he waved about in front of him as he leads his five charges deeper into the cave. Stopping abruptly at the mouth of a spacious cavern beyond, the guide spun on his heel to face us. "Last chance to back down. Once you pass this threshold, it's not just a matter of life and death you should be concerned with, but your very existence. So few are about to make it out again, most just become lunch for the horrors. It's gotten worse in recent years, you lot with your fancy guns and cell phones, you have no clue what you're up against."

    By Tiggerish Eeyore (Aaron Wood)5 years ago in Futurism

  • The Tinker and the Warrior

    Tanky woke up disoriented, blinking up at a mechagnome she didn’t recognize. “Where am I?” “Mechagon. Your cousins brought you here after you were incapacitated during the last battle.” Tanky raised her hand - and stared at it in disbelief.

    By Laura Gieg5 years ago in Futurism

  • Sato, Shina, Kam and Oto

    Sato, Shina, Kam and Oto October 28th 2006 Karen looked at the two identical young women with misty eyes. “I am so proud of both of you.” She said, the tears finally leaking out the corner of her eyes.

    By Alex Arbios5 years ago in Futurism

  • Always Annika

    Annika made her way to the kitchen rubbing sleep from her eyes. Pouring milk into a bowl of Tasty Squares, she couldn’t help imagining the last four months in quarantine like those bland brown squares; boring, plain, and far from tasty. It started out exciting and scary, almost like a snow day with a twinge of danger. Like standing at the top of a snow-covered hill in the middle of the week with a new sled. The freedom and possibilities were endless, but now, four months later, the routine had set in, boring and repetitive. What’s worse, it was summer. School had ended and summer had begun, but it didn’t feel like summer, just a repeat of the day before.

    By Joshua David McVey5 years ago in Futurism

  • Key, Book and Manor

    Isla shoved her gear into her bag and left the crowded backstage area. It was cold outside as she walked to the El station. She was frustrated. No matter what she did, she never seemed to advance beyond a backup dancer. If she could land an understudy job, she could have a shot at someone seeing her potential.

    By Natalie Demoss5 years ago in Futurism

  • Beatrix Bobbit:

    Everyone was convinced Beatrix Bobbit would outgrow her belief that she was a witch. Her family indulged her when she was young. They made potions in the backyard, bought her crystals and cloaks and even sent her to Witch Camp when she was twelve years old.

    By Sarah Williams5 years ago in Futurism