Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Chapters.

Whispers from the Shadows
Chapter 1: The Disappearance On a stormy night, Amelia Davenport, a respected botanist with a mysterious past, mysteriously
By Jarrel Douglas Cathie3 years ago in Chapters
The Night I Lost My Virginity
You have made it this far, so you deserve to know more. I have promised myself that any embarrassing moment I felt did not paint me in a positive light would be considered carefully…and then thrown into the pot. And why not? We all have done it, or we wish to have done it, or we want to do it in the near future as soon as possible. From the loneliest basement dweller to the most desperate housewife flipping through a Harlequin romance, it is on all of our minds. And this might offer some insight on how to get more of it in one’s own life and to actually enjoy it. After all the embarrassing other moments in my life that you have read about – the hot air balloon fiasco; the questionable reallocation of funds at the Vatican; my role in the breakup of Charles and Diana, etc. – this needs to be discussed.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Chapters
The Colour of Love
I have been married, to the love of my life, for over twenty years. So I know that whenever I hear the Van Morrison song, “Have I told you lately, that I love you,” I should think of my wife.
By Gerald Holmes3 years ago in Chapters
Unforgotten Rain. Content Warning.
As the sun dipped toward the horizon, its warm, golden rays bathed the coastal town of San Rosario in a breathtaking palette of orange and pink. The ocean shimmered like a dream, its waves murmuring secrets to the tranquil shore. Among the vibrant blend of tourists and locals, a man of unique heritage, half-Japanese and half-Hispanic, stood out. With his long hair and a hint of weariness in his eyes, Joshwa, aged 30, found himself in this scenic haven, compelled to travel with his dedicated working crew.
By Saftaz3 years ago in Chapters
The Seer - Part 3
“You must be Celestials,” the dhaceen hissed. He took a step closer and his eyes darkened like a storm cloud sweeping through them. The human disguise seemed to falter, his aura was so dense, so evil that the darkness radiated from his body as if it was made of black smoke.
By Clever&WTF3 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of Time
Chapter 1 : Awakening Lois Samaras has always been drawn to the past. As an archeology enthusiast, she spent her days poring over the dusty remnants of ancient civilizations, her fingers tracing the worn grooves of history. Yet, nothing in her wildest dream could have prepared her for the events about to unfold that fateful day.
By Eddy Jade3 years ago in Chapters
The Dawn of Intelligence: How AI Shapes Our World
Artificial Intelligence, often simply referred to as AI, once belonged to the realm of science fiction. It was the muse of novelists and filmmakers, who painted vivid pictures of sentient machines and worlds governed by algorithms. Fast forward to today, and what was once fiction is rapidly becoming a reality.
By nana3 years ago in Chapters
Ash Land. Runner-Up in Next Great [American] Novel Challenge.
The world had shrunk to the alternating whine and thrum of the engine, the endlessly scrolling road illuminated by the bouncing cone of light ahead. Now it showed smoother dirt and gravel to the right, deep rocky ruts to the left. On the margins shrubs and Douglas-fir branches were growing thicker with every mile. The press of cover to hide their fleeing pool of light felt reassuring, no matter how unlikely they were still being followed. Not since they had veered off Dead Indian Memorial Highway onto the gravel of Shale City Road and the battered Dodge had continued straight with a Doppler-shifting descent to the horn's blare. The flag whipping behind its cab matched one of three Loni had stashed in various hidden pockets in the forward frame bags, in the unlikely event whichever nation they ran afoul of next might be so easily appeased.
By Gina King3 years ago in Chapters
Lost pieces
“There you are” Trinity smiles and widens her eyes almost to warn me that I seem off again and just like that they have disappeared.
By Emma Jane3 years ago in Chapters
Unraveling the Cosmic Connection
In the boundless realm of the universe, the idea of Earth as the sole repository of life seems increasingly improbable. With the vast number of galaxies, stars, and planets, it is tantalizing to imagine that somewhere out there, perhaps across light years and on a distant exoplanet, another form of life might be wondering about us too.
By nana3 years ago in Chapters
The Apple King: A Tale of the Lincoln Family
George, or George T., as some people called him, sat in the parlor prepared to wait for hours as he listened to his wife’s cries coming from the other room. He would much rather be outside working with his farm hands. Giving birth was risky. He knew his place was nearby should something go wrong. On occasion he would stand up, pace the room a few laps, get fed up with himself, then go outside for a walk before starting the process over again.
By Esther Julianne McDaniel3 years ago in Chapters
Lost Pieces
“So, are you meeting mystery guy tonight?” I couldn’t help but tease her a little bit. Cuddled up in the love seat she is paying more attention to her phone than the Hallmark movie that she picked.
By Emma Jane3 years ago in Chapters