Latest Stories
Most recently published stories on Vocal.
THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR
Chapter 1: The First Glitch Maya stared at her reflection, tying her hair into a messy ponytail. It was 6:45 AM on a Monday—too early for a sixteen-year-old to function properly. Her uniform hung loosely on her thin frame, and dark circles under her eyes told the story of another sleepless night.
By A Psychologist 25 days ago in Horror
THE GIRL IN THE MIRROR
Chapter 1: The First Glitch Maya stared at her reflection, tying her hair into a messy ponytail. It was 6:45 AM on a Monday—too early for a sixteen-year-old to function properly. Her uniform hung loosely on her thin frame, and dark circles under her eyes told the story of another sleepless night.
By A Psychologist 25 days ago in Horror
Kitsune's Intervention: A Very Inconvenient Yokai
"I'm telling you, Christie, he is CHEATING on you!" She sighed hard. "Min... I know you think that, but Darryl would never cheat. He is so thoughtful and so, so loyal. He is just the absolute sweetest. I lucked out so hard marrying him. It feels like a dream."
By Alicia Anspaugh25 days ago in Fiction
Common Mistakes in Medical Waste Disposal & How to Avoid Them
Key Takeaways You need to be extra careful when discarding sharps waste to avoid injuries. PPEs are integral in fostering safety during medical waste disposal. Avoid mixing medical waste with other household trash.
By Aaron Smith25 days ago in Humans
The Android Detective: Help Wanted
Vesper Lyra leaned her lanky frame into the door to push through the entrance lacking working electronics. A simple, painted sign in a boring and nondescript font announced that one would find a Clyde Sharpman, P.D. inside. Among the bright lights, vibrantly coloured signs, and announcements everywhere else on Wetwater Street, how she even noticed the place was a mystery. Not to mention the roughly cut-out cardboard sign in the unit’s dirty window advertising that the private detective, Clyde Sharpman, wanted help.
By Jean-François Lamothe25 days ago in Fiction
Lycan Lore. Top Story - March 2026.
As the students of my 10am mythology class take their seats, I decide to steer the day's curriculum away from Greek and dive into a Western European discourse on the misaligned beliefs of the Werewolf. A tale of truth or fiction. No one really knows.
By Lamar Wiggins25 days ago in Fiction
When Good Luck Turns Bad
It was the lottery ticket's fault. At least that’s what he kept telling himself. If Cory hadn’t won the third-place prize, he never would have been in this situation. Winning a million dollars wasn’t a bad thing; it gave him the opportunity to fulfill his childhood dream of reaching the top of the world’s tallest buildings. Cory spent days researching, selecting which buildings made his list, and obtaining the necessary travel visas. He booked his flights, train tickets, accommodations, and he was ready to go.
By Mark Gagnon25 days ago in Horror
