Fantasy
Chapter Three: The Healer
Twig peeked out of Aidan’s pocket as he crawled, dumbfounded, across the floor toward Kyden’s limp form. They patted Aidan's face with an inquisitive chirp, but he neither noticed nor felt it. He was far too busy scooping the old Elfkin gently into his arms, his dark eyes permanently fixed on the pasty, slack face staring up at him. Breaking from his shock a bit, Aidan gave Kyden’s shoulders the gentlest shake.
By Natalie Gray12 months ago in Chapters
The Hidden Staircase
It was the summer I turned fourteen when I discovered the hidden staircase in my grandmother’s house. I’d been staying with her for a few weeks while my parents traveled abroad. Her home was an old, creaky Victorian tucked into a quiet street at the edge of town — the kind of place where the floorboards groaned under your feet and every cabinet had its own story. I always had the feeling that the house was watching me.
By Mysterious/Cool Style12 months ago in Chapters
Advice From My Younger Self
Story for Vocal Media: If I could sit down with the younger version of myself — the wide-eyed dreamer full of fire, fear, and a little too much pride — I would tell him a few things. Not to scare him, not to change his path, but to offer the kind of perspective only time can teach.
By Mysterious/Cool Style12 months ago in Chapters
Lessons I’ve Learned From Rock Bottom
There was a time when I thought I had everything figured out. A decent job, a predictable routine, and a handful of people I thought I could rely on. But life has a funny way of teaching lessons — often in the most brutal, unexpected ways.
By Mysterious/Cool Style12 months ago in Chapters
Ashes of the Drowned Part 1
The mist never lifted in Nareth. It clung to rooftops and ruins, swallowed the streets, and settled into the bones of the village like a secret it refused to share. When Vaelin and Elira arrived, the fog parted only enough to allow them entry, curling around their cloaks and armor like curious fingers.
By Richard Bailey12 months ago in Chapters
HELLO SANGUINE
Magdalene was a brilliant girl who took her parents advice diligently and completed her studies. On her 25th birthday, her parents gave her the freedom to choose her own partner and reminded her that they would assist by arranging her marriage if she does not find a suitable mate soon.
By Emos Sibu Poriei (Kaya)12 months ago in Chapters
The Shattered Oath Part 5
The shattered remnants of the altar still pulsed with the echoes of what had transpired. Elira sagged in Vaelin’s arms, her breath shallow, her skin ice-cold. Her eyes flickered with traces of the Veil’s lingering energy, a storm of power barely contained within her mortal form. The chamber was eerily silent now, the survivors of both the Oathsworn and the Vowbound stirring amid the rubble. But something was wrong—Vaelin could feel it. The air was too still, the shadows too deep.
By Richard Bailey12 months ago in Chapters
30 Pet Loss Sympathy Quotes to Bring Comfort After Saying Goodbye to Your Beloved Companion"
Pet loss sympathy quotes offer gentle comfort when words fall short and hearts are heavy with the grief of losing a beloved companion. A loved pet's death is held in the most intimate parts of our hearts. What we share with our animal companions is substantial—and the loss feels similar to the loss of a family member. During these grief-stricken times, comfort can be challenging to find. A way for us to move through this sadness is to share words that capture the love and memories we have of each other. So here we've collected some pet-love sympathy quotes that can help you make it through this difficult time and allow you to show some compassion and support.
By Owais Ahmed12 months ago in Chapters
Meta Whistleblower Details Mark Zuckerberg’s Fixation on China 'Profits'. AI-Generated.
In a recent and extensively covered testimony before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee, Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former director of global public policy at Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), leveled serious allegations against the tech giant and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg. She asserted that the company prioritized profits over ethical considerations and national security by engaging in activities aimed at penetrating the Chinese market.
By Ripto Mondal12 months ago in Chapters
1/0: Entries from the End Times
10/Pig I have shoved <participant id = 0> onto his side, so he won’t choke on his puke, though I do want to choke him for ruining my dinner. I had to throw it away because he sprayed a bunch of broken glass into it upon his intrusion. He seemed to be having a seizure. He accidentally slapped me when I placed couch cushions under his head. Additionally, he kicked me between the legs. Though I do not possess testes, and I suspect the pain I felt is a fraction of what I would’ve experienced if I did have one, the sun did in fact go down on my indignation. I’ve dimmed the lights, draped cool towels on his neck, and draped more towels over the tainted carpet. He has settled down. His heartbeat remains abnormal.
By Wen Xiaoshengabout a year ago in Chapters
