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The Weight of Quiet Things
The town had no name anyone used anymore. Maps still printed it in thin black letters, but the people who lived there referred to it only as here, as if naming it would give it permission to leave.
By Imran Pisaniabout 13 hours ago in Fiction
Meandering
Did you dream? The cosmic touch of madness must have found you at some point, slipped into your bedroom, and pried open your thoughts in search of that cream-filled center of your soul. You must remember that electric touch. The thing that jolted through you.
By Silver Dauxabout 14 hours ago in Fiction
The Caliche Curator
The myth says I hide in the dark, but there is no dark in the high desert—only the long, cruel reach of a sun that wants to bleach the world white.
By Leslie L. Stevens Writer | Marfa, Texasabout 15 hours ago in Fiction
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Review – Small Stakes, Strong Impact
As one of the most celebrated fantasy universes ever created, A Song of Ice and Fire continues to command a loyal global audience. After diving deep into Targaryen history with House of the Dragon, the franchise now pivots to something more intimate. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms trades dragons and dynastic wars for a grounded, character-driven journey—and the result is surprisingly refreshing.
By Fawad Ahmadabout 16 hours ago in Fiction
The Final Expedition - Episode 20
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By Matthew J. Frommabout 17 hours ago in Fiction
What Came First, Chicken Or Egg
What Came First What came first, the chicken or the egg? It is an old question, worn smooth by centuries of mouths repeating it, yet it still sits in the hand like a stone you cannot throw away. I have carried it with me since childhood. It followed me through fields, through classrooms, through quiet kitchens where steam rose from cups and the clock ticked like a patient witness.
By Marie381Uk about 19 hours ago in Fiction
THE WATER NEVER CAME FROM ANYWHERE
It started with the ankles. By 8:30 a.m., the water in the kitchen was ankle-deep. Claire noticed it when she stepped out of the hallway and into something cold.
By Lori A. A.about 19 hours ago in Fiction
The Potty Stick
Elijah woke up before the sun, which was strange, because Eli was only two and usually only woke up when something loud or bright or sticky told him to. But this morning his eyes popped open all by themselves. His room was still dark-blue and soft, with Super Mario everywhere. There was a poster of Mario jumping on the wall, little Mario's racing on his blanket, and even a Mario smiling from the nightlight like a tiny glowing coin. Nothing about his room looked different... but something felt different.
By Sara Wilsonabout 19 hours ago in Fiction
Menthe
Did I deserve it? The punishment? Perhaps. But the reputation? Absolutely not. It’s too neat, too pat. Show me a storyteller who glides easily over an important part of the story, and I’ll show you a person who didn’t bother to investigate any further than their tiny mind can fathom.
By Meredith Harmonabout 20 hours ago in Fiction
Everything Is Fine in Room Three
There is a small brass plaque on my therapy door that reads: ROOM THREE – Please Knock (Even If You’re Already Inside). No one has ever queried the second part.
By Teena Quinn about 20 hours ago in Fiction
The Blue Circle of Love. AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: The Drop The cargo plane flew low over Erangel, growling like an old beast forced to keep flying long after it should have retired. Cabin lights trembled, reflecting off helmets and tactical vests. Some passengers sat in silence. Some stared blankly at the steel floor. Others studied folded maps they already knew by memory. Just another online game with the same play and the same vibe, but way too advance like and online game app. But today something really is different, something that could shake the entire game platform.
By Luke Dreayryabout 22 hours ago in Fiction
The Mermaid Who Was Mourned
The yearly Mourning Procession was one of the most important gatherings of the Nesirkie Merpeople. The event was their way of paying homage to a fallen sister who would never have a resting place in the sea. To the Mer, this was a fate far worse than death itself.
By Justiss Goodeabout 22 hours ago in Fiction