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Here's to Your Happiness. Top Story - December 2023. Content Warning.
Quivering fingers tapped the scarred mahogany bar, and Rudolph signaled the barkeep to refill his shot glass. He held the glass aloft and said,
By J. S. Wade2 years ago in Fiction
Elf On The Run. Top Story - December 2023.
This story was written for RM Stockton’s Challenge. Click here to learn more. It’s official! The front door shut, and the car left the street. I’m home alone for the first time on Christmas Eve with cozy, holiday socks on my feet; the ones with an Elf on the Shelf printed on them. I’m also wearing the matching pajamas too.
By Real Poetic2 years ago in Fiction
Cruel Guy
The city lay cloaked in darkness as Detective Sarah Turner trudged through the rain-soaked streets, her trench coat offering little protection against the relentless downpour. Her mind raced, haunted by the recent string of unsolved cases that had gripped the city in fear. A new criminal had emerged, earning the moniker "The Cruelty Collector" for the sadistic nature of his crimes.
By Akash 2 years ago in Fiction
The Disappearance of the Crimson Countess
London, 1898. The glittering facade of the Grand Opera House throbbed with anticipation. Tonight, the legendary soprano, known only as the Crimson Countess, was to perform her final aria, a farewell whispered upon the wings of a dying swan. But amidst the velvet and champagne, a different tragedy unfolded. As the last curtain fell, the Countess' dressing room was found empty, not a trace of the renowned diva or her most prized possession - the Crimson Heart, a ruby necklace as fiery as her stage persona.
By Mahmoud Sayed2 years ago in Fiction
Captivity
Casablanca, North Africa July, 1943 The room was small, cold and dark, save for a slithering flaw in the ceiling’s back-right corner - which allowed fleeting shards of moonlight to dance across the sandy floor. His sense of time was a mystery, and he had absolutely no idea where he was. His shaved head throbbed from dehydration, his bruised stomach writhed from lack of food, and his blackened bones pulsed from the daily beatings.
By Kale Sinclair2 years ago in Fiction
Beyond the Veil: Quantum Mysteries in Neotropolis
In the sprawling metropolis of Neotropolis, where towering skyscrapers pierced the clouds, Detective Adrian Kane found himself entangled in a case that transcended the boundaries of conventional crime. A wave of mysterious thefts had gripped the city, leaving law enforcement baffled.
By Lacey Morgan2 years ago in Fiction
Only Time Will Tell . Top Story - December 2023.
“Cuckoo, cuckoo, cuckoo.” “Shut that bird up!” Felix shouted. “You love that old clock,” Leona said. “No, you love that clock, I wanted to burn it for firewood years ago,” Felix muttered.
By Raine Fielder2 years ago in Fiction
Fake Love
The rain pounded against the windowpane, casting distorted shadows in the dimly lit room. Amelia Carter sat alone at the small, worn-out table in the corner of the café, nursing a lukewarm cup of coffee. She gazed out into the stormy night, lost in thought. Little did she know, her life was about to take a chilling turn into the realm of deceit and betrayal.
By Akash 2 years ago in Fiction
"Beyond the Veil"
In the small town of Serenity Falls, there existed a peculiar bookstore known only to those who sought the extraordinary. The Book Nook, nestled between two ordinary shops, held a collection of books that defied conventional understanding. Among its mysterious volumes was a leather-bound tome with the intriguing title: "Beyond the Veil."
By Kingsley U Anoruo2 years ago in Fiction
Santa Clause
Caution: Text might contain touchy substance St Nick Claus is a cherished figure all over the planet, particularly during the Christmas season. He gives pleasure to kids and grown-ups the same with his bright soul and liberality. St Nick has been a significant piece of Christmas festivities for quite a long time, typifying the soul of giving and consideration that many societies celebrate during this season.
By omar magdy2 years ago in Fiction
Unleash Your Brain's Hidden Power in Six Weeks
In the relentless chaos of modern existence, where the school run merges seamlessly with work obligations, holidays blur into inflation concerns, and the demand to remember your lines echoes louder each day, there's an astonishing revelation: our brains, marvels of evolution, never signed up for this whirlwind. Yet, here we are, defying the odds and adapting, thanks to the astounding capacity of our brains to learn, evolve, and reshape reality itself.
By Kingsley U Anoruo2 years ago in Fiction
Little Bird: Hero of the Jungle
Once upon a time, there was a little bird that lived in a beautiful forest. The bird was very small, and he felt different from all the other birds in the forest. The other birds were larger than him, and had brighter plumage. The little bird felt sad because he was different.
By Mahmoud2 years ago in Fiction