Mystery
Starlight Manor
Once Mayuri departs from the guest room and Lise enters, Alois all but disappears out of her sight. His only words to Lise before he goes, before she can ask him any of the thousands of questions bouncing around in her jumbled brain, are to stay put and not follow him. A command—as always.
angela hepworthPublished about 3 hours ago in FictionPaul Stewart: The Kingmaker of Vocal
Heavy the crown that wears the man. Weighty the responsibility that said man wields. Said man being me. There is nothing throwaway or even remotely slight and insignificant about what I do. A well-timed comment and a like from me can lead you onto great and wonderful things around these parts. Eclipsing my own success entirely. Just one first place and a plethora of Top Stories are all I have to my name. While those I paved the way for and who I helped encourage and inspire, have overshadowed me.
Paul StewartPublished about 9 hours ago in FictionKnives and Lightning
Olivia lunged forward against her captor’s grip, sobbing. She fixed her gaze on Jason as he knelt in the shallow stream, his arms pinioned behind him and a knife held at his throat by Marx.
ThatOne_GirlPublished about 15 hours ago in FictionThe Pyramid's Revelation: Unveiling the Secrets of the Ancients
Under the searing desert sun, Dr. Alexander Hayes stood, his eyes fixed on the transcending Pyramid of People of old. For quite a long time, murmurs of its secrets had enticed to him, blending a yearning profound inside his spirit. Presently, with his group of fearless adventurers next to him, he felt the heaviness of expectation and energy in the air.
Phantoms of giggling wait
Phantoms of giggling wait, Where we once had a place. Your name, a murmur in the breeze, A shadow on the sunlit way The unfilled seat next to me,
Rony SutradarPublished a day ago in FictionBetween space and time
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars danced in a symphony of light and darkness, there existed a phenomenon known as the Rift. It was a tear in the fabric of space-time, a gateway to the unknown, shrouded in mystery and whispered tales. Among the countless galaxies, one small planet named Terra Prime held the key to unlocking the secrets of the Rift.
Nguher DanielPublished a day ago in FictionThe Mysterious Frog
Deep within a dense and age-old forest, veiled in mist and enchantment, there nestled a serene pond overlooked by towering trees. In this tranquil haven, amidst the soft murmur of water and the symphony of nocturnal creatures, resided a legendary being—the Enigmatic Frog.
Keyur PorechaPublished a day ago in FictionThe Snake's Ruse
The Art of Deception: Sophia's Masterful Heist In the world of high-stakes theft, where every move is calculated and every plan executed with precision, there exist legends—those who transcend the ordinary and elevate the art of thievery to new heights. Among them, Sophia stands as a paragon of brilliance, her exploits etched into the annals of history as the epitome of ingenuity and daring.
Masonwabe NyangaPublished a day ago in FictionName Your Wish, Grant a Curse
A bell charmed when He Xin entered. Low-hanging lights cast a warm amber around the restaurant. He Xin walked over to the menu propped up on a stand while she scanned the bar situated at the back. Besides a lone customer sitting at her own table, the restaurant and even the bar were empty, which was just what He Xin needed. She looked down to flip through the menu.
andy liliesPublished a day ago in FictionBeyond the Veil
In the quiet moments before death, when the last breath slips away and the world fades into darkness, there is a moment of transition—a crossing of the threshold between life and whatever lies beyond. For some, it is a journey into the unknown, a leap of faith into the arms of oblivion. But for others, it is the beginning of a new chapter, a passage into realms unseen and mysteries untold.
The Horrifying Stories Behind the Disney Classics
Do you recall a recent moment when you have grown to be a bit older, well above the age when you would watch your favorite Disney classic with difficulty tying your shoelace by yourself?Tightly hugging your mom, she sat next to you on the sofa and her face expressed expressions of both joy and disgust. And also, it was a very challenging time, when you were in the mode of “Doing everything yourself. ”Such were those seemingly unending days that littered my mind with countless memories and tails.
Amine OubihPublished a day ago in FictionThe Mercenary's Miscalculation
Aethel nursed a lukewarm mug of unidentified, vaguely green liquid in his cramped quarters aboard the sputtering freighter. Rain lashed against the hull, drumming a monotonous rhythm. This wasn't quite the high life he'd envisioned after leaving the Chapter. He craved the camaraderie, the purpose, the roar of bolter fire. Here, he was just another weathered mercenary, another cog in the mercenary machine.
Carlos BorbaPublished 2 days ago in Fiction