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Whispers in the Mist.
Once upon a time in the quaint little town of Willowbrook, nestled deep within the heart of the misty Appalachian Mountains, there were two unlikely friends, Lucy and Jasper. They lived in houses just across the cobblestone street from each other. Lucy, a retired librarian with a penchant for mystery novels, was known for her sharp wit and attention to detail. Jasper, on the other hand, was the town's aging locksmith, whose nimble fingers and quiet demeanor concealed an insatiable curiosity.
By Go Entrepreneur2 years ago in Fiction
"Midnight Pursuit"
Chapter 1: The Heist The moon hung low over the city of San Francisco, casting long shadows over the towering skyscrapers. In the heart of the financial district, a daring heist was in progress. A group of sophisticated thieves, led by the enigmatic and strikingly beautiful Emily, had infiltrated the heavily fortified Luxor Diamond Exchange.
By Agugharam David2 years ago in Fiction
Holy Terra. Second Place in 2023 Vocal Writing Awards - Science Fiction. Content Warning.
The stench of blood was thick in the recycled air. Its metallic reek stuck to the new captain’s throat even as the auto-scrubbers got to work removing it from circulation. She didn’t think that she would ever forget the stench, the taste of the air, or the feeling of her knife grinding against the old captain’s ribs.
By Alexander McEvoy2 years ago in Fiction
Witch Hill
Atop a platform in a field of marsh and green a dwelling stands against the test of time and as I found it long ago, lost in another time and place. It seemed to me as if it had been forgotten and abandoned long ago by the original inhabitants of the dwelling, but too it seemed as if it were holding that small secret that needed to be opened. I had thought to myself of that cold and damp location, it sent shills up my spine but still gave hope to me as if I were the only one to be able to break the curse that it held on itself and nay once be occupied again by that of the living and breathing.
By William L. Truax III2 years ago in Fiction
Trapped in the Mind of a Murderer
Emma and Detective Sullivan found themselves caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The revelation of a powerful businessman with ties to organized crime sent shivers down their spines. They knew they had to tread carefully if they were to expose the truth and bring the real culprits to justice.
By Yazan Marwan2 years ago in Fiction
Fear: A Fierce Fighter
Her heart pounded like a drum in her chest everything she was taught, hesitated The will to live now surely, put to the test the angst she felt inside, underrated * She smelled the mud, as the sweat stung her eyes the growling cut through every fiber Would this moment be when she met her demise or would fate send a savior to find her? * Her mind quickly sorts through lessons in her head the rule book, the bible, of hikers The ones meant to prepare, and protect you from death
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden2 years ago in Fiction
The Last Train
Manik is barely 18 years old and has had the burden of exams on his shoulders for the past few weeks, which finally lifted. It's a beautiful afternoon, the sun casting a warm golden glow over the city. Their final exams are just over and the stress is behind them. Manik and his three close friends decide to celebrate with a leisurely walk through their distant bustling town.
By Thowhid Miah2 years ago in Fiction
