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World's End
This story has been written in response to L.C. Schäfer's proposal to spend 2024 choosing to write a microfiction story every day, making 366 stories for every day of this lovely leap year. You can check her original story out here:
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in Fiction
Three Fins | Pt. 1
State Beach | MV Blood-curdling screams rode in on the misty brine of crimson waves, and crashed hard against the hot sand. The two teenage lifeguards on duty began to pierce through the unraveling chaos with their Kiefer Pealess whistles, alerting any lingering swimmers that there was a shark in the water.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
The Incident
The car skidded sideways, its rear end swinging to the right as he hit the brakes. John sat panting, catching his breath. Whatever was in the road was not from here.
By Kenneth Lawson2 years ago in Fiction
A Master's Reputation
Alden died during a cold winter morning. Far away from society. At his small cabin in the woods. In his favorite chair. Tucked into his desk and focused on unraveling yet another captivating story onto paper.
By Hyde Wunderli 2 years ago in Fiction
Elysium's Echo
Title: "Elysium's Echo: Chronicles of the Quantum Symphony" In the pulsating heart of Elysium, where skyscrapers kissed the heavens and the neon-lit streets hummed with energy, Dr. Eleanor Vega stood on the precipice of scientific marvel. Her creation, the Elysian Cognitive Harmonic Operator, or ECHO, was not just a leap in artificial intelligence; it was a quantum marvel that promised to redefine the very essence of humanity's relationship with the digital realm.
By ARTIST2 years ago in Fiction
Bad Blood
A Dull Preface The downpour fell persistently on the coarse roads of Graymont, a city that had tragically missing its radiance. Criminal investigator Zack Walker, an agonizing figure with a past as baffling as the city he served, remained in the shadows, his eyes filtering the crime location. The air was thick with strain as the neon lights glimmered, projecting a frightful gleam on the soggy asphalt.
By khudai Noor2 years ago in Fiction
Harmonia's Echo: A Symphony of Time
In the city of Harmonia, where the air hummed with the melodies of time, lived a gifted musician named Seraphina. Her fingers danced upon the strings of her ethereal violin, weaving harmonies that resonated with the pulse of the universe. One fateful day, as she practiced in a forgotten corner of the city's ancient conservatory, Seraphina stumbled upon a hidden chamber bathed in a soft, golden glow.
By Unkown Me?2 years ago in Fiction
The Timekeeper's Gift
In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and lush meadows, there lived an old man named Elden. Elden was known by all as the Timekeeper, for he possessed a peculiar pocket watch that held a secret known only to him.
By Bilal Rahman2 years ago in Fiction
Gus the Bus
This story was inspired by Lucas Marcus, Facebook group: The Writer's Forum. Lucas posted the picture asking, "If this bus was a character in your book. What name would you her or him?" I saved the picture, because I liked it and wanted to see what I could do with it. Thus, Gus the Bus was born.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Fiction
Ronald James | Part One
Boston, MA I would like to start off by telling you the story of Ronald James. It is a true story, so I apologize beforehand for the brutality you are about to hear. Yet among the gruesomeness, there is an intensive balancing act of beauty and passion. The story of Ronald James is a wondrous tale about the treacherous journey every heart must take to discover one's own inner peace and purpose, while simultaneously learning to understand how to properly love themself.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
Mothman The Harbinger of Misfortune?
It all began in November 1966. Two young couples, Roger and Linda Scarberry, and Mary Hyre and Steve Mack, were driving along TNT Road when they encountered a sight that defied explanation. A colossal, man-shaped creature with enormous wings and glowing red eyes swooped down from the sky, chasing their car for several terrifying miles before vanishing into the night.
By Void2 years ago in Fiction
The Enchanted Garden: A Tale of Blooms and Bonds
Once upon a time, nestled between emerald hills and sun-kissed meadows, there lay a secret garden untouched by the hands of time. Its existence was known only to a few fortunate souls who stumbled upon it by chance. This garden, bathed in hues of amethyst and gold, was a haven for magical blooms that whispered secrets of an ancient era.
By Unkown Me?2 years ago in Fiction