Satire

The Quest for the Crown of the Crusader Kings;
This story is purely fictional, it is not based on any historical facts or events. King Saint Louis IX of France, also known as Saint Louis, was a real historical figure who lived in the 13th century, he was known for his devotion to God, his love for his people, and his role in the 8th and 9th Crusade, but this story of a mysterious sorcerer and the Crown of the Crusader Kings is purely fictional and not based on any historical records.
By Abbas Ali3 years ago in Fiction
I Need a Reset
You can call your friend right now, just by thinking of them! A warm thought, a song... hmm, a wish even, is now a reality with Neuron Connect! The newest device from Plum.
By Dan-O Vizzini3 years ago in Fiction
Start 2023 with mysteries worth rereading and newer page-turners
Start 2023 with mystifications worth rereading and newer runner- gymnasts Drink to the new time, and may it bring us some noble fictional errors and mayhem. I ended my last column of 2022 with a question Is there a riddle novel that you ’ve read multiple times for the pleasure of it, despite knowing the ending? I was allowing of quite a many that I constantly readdress myself; most specially Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone series, Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley series, and Anthony Horowitz’s “ conversationalist Murders ” and “ Moonflower Murders, ” all of which offer the kind of rich characterizations and overall cleverness that constantly suit my mood on a stormy autumn. Turns out a lot of you have some constantly redefined pets; then are just a many Classic British mystifications further than one of you copped to rereading Agatha Christie multiple times; others mentioned DorothyL. Sayers ’ “ Gaudy Night ”( “ because of Harriet Vane ”), Margery Allingham’s “ The Fear subscribe, ” Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, and Daphne du Maurier’s romantic suspenser “ Rebecca. ”( I ’m a huge addict of the ultimate — if you have n’t read it, what are you staying for? — as well as the Hitchcock movie.) More recent workshop named includedP.D. James ’ Adam Dalgliesh series, Charles Todd’s Ian Rutledge series, John le Carré’s “ Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy ” and “ Smiley’s People, ” and Richard Osman’s three Thursday Murder Club books. transnational series Nordic — specifically, Swedish — noir remains popular, with further than one of you naming the 10- volume Martin Beck series( set in Sweden), by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö. One anthology noted that he bought the books back in the 1970s and rereads them each about formerly a decade. Also named for reprise visits Henning Mankell’s Kurt Wallender mystifications, and Stieg Larsson’s “ The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. ”
By Samira3 years ago in Fiction
Influ(encer)enza
The men sat around the table staring into their espressos, crema dissipating toward the demitasse horizon. When finally one spoke, the others picked up their cups to sip fastidiously as if on cue.
By Cali Loria3 years ago in Fiction
The Prank. Top Story - January 2023.
"Reset your password” the computer screen flashed. I was about to begin class, and I ignored the prompt. I’m Jerry Lugar, a sixth grade science teacher at Pearl Middle School. This period I was teaching the ‘troubled’ students. I assumed they had done something to the computer to activate the prompt, so I’d deal with it after class. Every day they’d play another prank.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Fiction
Sunburn (Shakespeare's Sister)
THEY’D BARELY STEPPED ONTO THE ROAD when the Islander Express bus rattled away from Millie and Jack, discharging a wolfish cloud of exhaust fumes speckled with dust as it sped along the coast.
By jamie harding3 years ago in Fiction
The Elephant's Fall
Once upon a time, in the heart of the lush green jungle, there lived an elephant named Kevin. Kevin was a selfish and greedy elephant, who always tried to make the other elephants like him in order to get what he wanted.
By David Christoffersson3 years ago in Fiction
The Puppet and the Puppeteer
Today i will just say words and explain my thought processes. ENNUI! I am you, and you are me! We are all in this together. Protected within squares, rectangles and many shaped boxes secured by many faceted passwords and coded secrets. We store our most treasured parts of us in these coveted boxes with many encoded encrypted phrases, which we misplace or lose. The code to the code is lost in the wind. Then you are told to reset your password in order to access the password protected password which you forgot. Madre de Dios, help us!
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Fiction
Is Umbrella Academy Marvel or DC?
I. Introduction Brief overview of Umbrella Academy and its popularity The Umbrella Academy is a popular graphic novel series and television show created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. The story follows a group of estranged siblings with extraordinary abilities who must come together to solve the mystery of their father's death and prevent the apocalypse. The show, which premiered on Netflix in 2019, has garnered a devoted fan base and has been renewed for a second season. The Umbrella Academy has also inspired merchandise and spin-off content, further solidifying its popularity among fans of superhero and comic book media.
By G. PRABAKARAN3 years ago in Fiction
"The Cursed Sword: A Tale of Courage, Determination, and the Battle Against to Overcome a Dark Curse"
Akira Kageyama was the strongest and most skilled karate practitioner in all of Japan. He had won every tournament he had entered and was considered a national hero. But despite his many accomplishments, Akira was not satisfied. He yearned for a greater challenge, a way to test his true strength and skill.
By Krish3 years ago in Fiction
Operation: Save the School
Interrogation — Okay, I know what you’re thinking. This looks bad, and why would he, a middle school meathead, want to save the school? First of all, ouch. Second, this was out of my control, it would’ve happened if I was there or not, and second..er.. thirdly, you’re not getting the whole story. Here, let me go over it for you, in all the gross detail. It all started on a Monday.
By Kyrin Sturdivant3 years ago in Fiction
Cockiness and it's evocative nature
Hello, you may want to reset your password for this one. This story is not for prudes or the morally judgmental (I can be a bit of both sometimes). Our very naughty Charles of Unsplash is clearly none of the above. His use of the plant and measuring ruler stick thing(y), I found profoundly metaphorically hilarious.
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Fiction