Latest Stories
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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 Robinson3 years ago in Chapters
The Polar Vortex and the Mighty Wall of the Polar Night Jet
Have you ever watched Game of Thrones? Remember the giant wall in the TV show that kept the armies of the Night King in the north at bay? Well, it turns out that Earth has its own powerful icy force in the north, and it's separated from us by a mighty wall too. This icy force is known as the Polar Vortex, and the wall that keeps it in check is called the Polar Night Jet. In this article, we'll explore what the Polar Vortex is, how the Polar Night Jet protects us from it, and what happens when this mighty wall breaks down.
By Qandil fatima3 years ago in Chapters
The Man Who Invented Fantasy
Lester del Rey wore 1950s-style horn-rimmed glasses, an untamed billy-goat beard, and his silver hair neatly brushed back above a prominent forehead. Notably, he would generously distribute cards bearing the inscription: Lester del Rey, Expert. On occasion, he would humorously claim that his full name was Ramón Felipe San Juan Mario Silvio Enrico Smith Heathcourt-Brace Sierra y Alvarez-del Rey y de los Verdes. However, it is important to note that he was actually born Leonard Knapp, the son of Wright Knapp, in 1915 in the rural southeastern region of Minnesota. Like many notable figures from the state, such as Jay Gatz, Prince Rogers Nelson, and Robert Zimmerman, del Rey was captivated by the idea of reinventing oneself. In 1977, at the age of sixty, del Rey harnessed his inclination for imaginative storytelling to great success, effectively revolutionizing the genre of fantasy fiction as we know it today.
By ABDUL RASHID 3 years ago in Chapters
The Power of God to Change Your Life- Chapter 4
In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the noise and chaos of everyday life, lived a woman named Sarah. Her life had been a constant whirlwind of challenges and setbacks, and she had come to believe that happiness and healing were distant dreams beyond her reach.
By Raymark Marcos3 years ago in Chapters
The Power of God to Change Your Life- Chapter 3
In the small village of Faithville, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, lived a man named Samuel. Samuel's life had been one marked by a series of unfortunate events. He had faced hardships that seemed insurmountable, and the weight of his past mistakes bore down on him like an anchor.
By Raymark Marcos3 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 Shea3 years ago in Chapters
