Fiction
LEFT TO DIE
"Mommy the stranger is awake!" The little boy shouted as he made his way to the kitchen to inform his mother that the lady she had carried last night had regained her consciousness. " Is that why you want to break those feeble legs of yours? Well, go back to the Parlor. Will be there shortly." Were his mother's remarks. But the boy could not go back. Had his mother warned him of socializing with strangers? Wasn't she the one who had taught him how dangerous the strangers in his neighborhood were and could be? How kidnapping was a Common Narrative in his village. Never. Not even in his dead body was he going back to the seating room without her mother.
By Hillary Odhiambo2 years ago in Chapters
A White Mountain's Mystery: The Cabin - Chapter 4
This is chapter 4 of an ongoing, collaborative story. You can catch up below: Chapter 4 He crawled along the forest floor as branches and pine needles lashed against his face. The creature moved before him, guiding him through the undergrowth. Its face was obscured, but the thing was no larger than a child. Its only discernible feature was skin textured like bark that shimmered depending on its proximity to the foliage.
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 5: Lost in the Void - Batteling the Abyss of Space
The fifth day arrived with an abrupt shift in my surroundings—a surreal transition that defied all logic. I awoke to find myself suspended in the vast expanse of outer space, my body adrift in the weightlessness of the cosmos. The Earth loomed in the distance, a distant orb of blue and white, a sight both breathtaking and disconcerting.
By Faron Hetharie2 years ago in Chapters
The Ethereal Dance
AI. Title: **"The Ethereal Dance of Quantum Particles: Unraveling the Mysteries of Quantum Entanglement"** In the vast cosmic tapestry that is our universe, there exists a phenomenon so peculiar, so enigmatic, that it challenges the very fabric of our understanding of reality. This phenomenon is quantum entanglement, a mysterious connection that defies classical physics and ventures into the realm of the infinitely small – the realm of quantum particles.
By James Indication2 years ago in Chapters
At the Waterfall
Two elderly ladies meet every Saturday with a surprise picnic basket. They say opposites attract. In the case of these two long-term friends, it certainly was the case. Eva, now seventy-three and gradually going deaf is a quiet, deep-thinking, sometimes rather serious little old lady. Behind her quiet exterior lies a heart of pure gold and a wickedly good dry sense of humour. A great reader, but her overriding passion is being in the great outdoors. So meeting landowner Viv, at a library fund-raiser was a godsend. That was forty years ago.
By Diana K Robinson2 years ago in Chapters
Faucet . First Place in Unspoken Challenge.
(Note: These characters originate from a former short fiction piece of mine titled Grief Spiral. I was very eager to work with this trio again and elaborate on the aftermath of one pivotal moment. Hence, this bonus scene inspired by the 'Unspoken' challenge!)
By Erin Latham Shea2 years ago in Chapters
Whispers of the midnight city
The city of Eldoria sprawled beneath a sky smudged with the muted hues of twilight, its towering buildings casting long, enigmatic shadows. In the heart of this metropolis lived Evelyn Grayson, a woman known to few and understood by even fewer. Her sanctuary was a loft tucked away amidst the labyrinthine alleyways, where silence hung thick and the city's relentless pulse felt distant.
By Peace Precious2 years ago in Chapters
The Journey of Apostle Peter
This article shared the detailed narrative about the life and experiences of the Apostle Peter, a central figure in early Christianity. It highlights Peter's journey from being a simple fisherman to becoming one of Jesus' disciples, and eventually, a key leader in the early Christian church. The narrative touches on significant events in Peter's life, such as witnessing Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, the spread of Christianity to different regions, and his interactions with various individuals, including Simon Magus.
By Daniel R Kpadeh2 years ago in Chapters
The Gospel of Ezekiel.
A pivotal period in ancient history, set in the years before Babylon's dominance over the land of Judah. In 627 BC, the region was in turmoil, marked by political instability and moral decay. The text focuses on the emergence of prophetic voices, particularly that of Jeremiah, amid this tumultuous backdrop. Jeremiah, depicted as a solitary figure in Jerusalem, delivered a message of impending doom to the people of Judah if they did not repent and return to righteousness. Unlike the defiant rulers in Jerusalem, Jeremiah's countenance reflected despair rather than defiance. While contemporaries like Ezekiel shared their prophecies among the exiles, Jeremiah chose to stay in Jerusalem, delivering his urgent message to its beleaguered inhabitants. Meanwhile, King Nebuchadnezzar II of the Neo-Babylonian Empire rose to power. His rule was marked by expansion and grandeur, symbolised by the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar's decision to besiege Jerusalem was a calculated move to quell rebellion. King Jehoiakim of Judah's audacious defiance against Babylon provoked Nebuchadnezzar's wrath, resulting in the siege of Jerusalem, the exile of Jehoiakim, and the installation of Zedekiah as a puppet king—all part of Nebuchadnezzar's calculated strategy to assert control and consolidate Babylonian dominance. In the second wave of deportations, Ezekiel, along with his wife, found himself exiled to the Khabar Canal. The region, known as the Fertile Crescent, contrasted with their heartache, as it buzzed with agricultural activity. Despite their captive status, the Exiles couldn't help but be awed by Babylon's city splendor.
By Daniel R Kpadeh2 years ago in Chapters
