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1.The spell that turned land to darkness. Content Warning.
The spell that was supposed to save the land from the darkness killed it instead, and the sun was gone forever. At least that was what they told me when they blamed me for the death of the land. They wanted to hang me and leave me there, but the one I least expected to save me arrived at the last possible moment. The one everyone spoke of but didn’t know existed – the myth that was only spoken of in shadows.
By Minou J. Linde11 days ago in Fiction
Day 7
Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. It’s been six months and four days since my last confession. Father, I have hurt others in the most horrid ways. I have blindly killed people, many people, even the most innocent, in the name of war and…for money. And I have disrespected my mother and forsaken my family in time of need.
By Gail Winfree11 days ago in Fiction
We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer
I just finished We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer, and I’ll start by saying this: this story is best enjoyed if you go into it knowing as little as possible. If you’re a fan of domestic horror thrillers that lean heavily into mystery, just stop here and give it a shot.
By Justin Day11 days ago in BookClub
The Day Silence Spoke
The morning silence arrived before anyone noticed it. In the town of Greyhaven, mornings were usually busy with small, familiar sounds—the hum of distant traffic, the clatter of cups in kitchens, the low conversations drifting from open windows. But on this particular day, the world awoke wrapped in something strange. There was no wind brushing against leaves, no birds greeting the dawn, no footsteps echoing on stone paths. Even the clock tower at the center of town stood frozen, its bell unmoving, as if time itself had forgotten how to make noise.
By Farhad11 days ago in Motivation
I Was On Ozempic Before The Celebs Were— Don’t Fall For Its Sheer Hype
Here’s something only five people in my life know. I was on Ozempic. In the middle of 2021, I visited my regular doctor to discuss weight loss options with him. Ever since my gallbladder removal in 2013, my struggles with losing weight have intensified.
By Ellen Frances11 days ago in Longevity
2. The spell that turned land to darkness. Content Warning.
Blake. His name, a whisper in my mind. A single word that seemed to rattle the very essence of my beating heart. My bones turned fluid, and I could barely stand, could barely breathe. The air felt drier somehow. I needed to escape this place, but the rope bit into my skin, marring my wrists and making me bleed. I could almost taste the iron on my tongue.
By Minou J. Linde11 days ago in Fiction
