Historical

Waiting Room
“Is this seat taken?” “No, go ahead.” “Thanks. It’s colder in here than I expected.” “They keep it that way.” “You come here often?”
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Fiction
1960’s Out Side Loo
How often do we take for granted the comfort of the things we have in 2020? I remember my childhood and visiting my aunty and uncles with my Mam. I also have memories of living with my granddad in an old two-bedroom terraced house, the worst memory being the outside toilet (the loo to the younger readers). In some places we would visit, Mum would tell me beforehand, “Don't ask to go to the toilet; it's bloody filthy in there. You will catch something.”
By George’s Girl 2026 2 months ago in Fiction
Nine Dreams of Anguish. Runner-Up in Craft Over Catharsis Challenge.
Prologue I thought I’d never go to sleep again. I’ve heard these stories circulating in nines all over the earth;
By Moon Desert2 months ago in Fiction
The Morning Walk
“Did you see the sunrise today?” “Not really. I was half asleep.” “It was golden. Made me think we should get out earlier.”
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Fiction
The Name He Would Not Say
“Do you want to start where you usually start or where it hurts today.” “It all hurts. I just pick the one that hurts loudest.”
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Fiction
The Rise of Iron North
In the Empire of Zhuyan, the firstborn prince was a shadow in his own palace. His name was Lián Feng, son of Emperor Zhuyan Long and his first consort, Lady Mei Lin—a woman the world pretended to forget.
By Aries Mimsy2 months ago in Fiction
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Untold Story Before Game of Thrones
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: A Simpler, Deeper Story from the World of Westeros When people think of epic fantasy television, the first name that comes to mind is Game of Thrones—a brutal world of power, betrayal, dragons, and blood-soaked politics. Later, House of the Dragon expanded that universe with even more fire and royal conflict.
By Junaid Shahid 2 months ago in Fiction
all that truly matters. Top Story - January 2026.
The petals shone brightly as they fell, the promise of spring hanging sweetly in the air. Buckshot smiled, wondering when he had last seen peach trees blossoming in April, certainly not here in New Mexico, but the answer was slow in coming. He was so tired, so very tired as he reclined on the floor of the storage room that he completely forgot why he was even there.
By John Cox2 months ago in Fiction
The Fence Between Us
“You’re measuring it wrong.” “I’m measuring it the way it’s always been measured.” “That’s why it keeps leaning.” “It stood fine for years.”
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Fiction
The Bench That Never Moved
“You sit here every day.” “Most days.” “Why this spot.” “It’s quiet.” “There are quieter places.” “Not like this.” “You waiting for someone.”
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Fiction
The Things That Almost Got Said
“I haven’t done this in a long time.” “That’s all right.” “I don’t even know where to start.” “You can start anywhere.”
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Fiction
We Loved Each Other Until the House Took Sides
By Anees Ul Ameen Husband The house was never quiet after she died. People say empty homes echo, but this one whispered. Floorboards creaked where no one walked. Doors sighed open at night. Sometimes I could swear the walls were listening.
By anees2 months ago in Fiction