Dystopian
Unraveling Worlds. Content Warning.
“Open your eyes, Ananke. Do you understand what you witnessed, Love? I tried to only give you a small part of the event because I did not want to overwhelm you or put you under the emotional toll of truly reliving our destruction.”
By Luna Verity10 months ago in Chapters
Israel Proposes Gaza Ceasefire Deal to Release 10 Hostages for Hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas Says
Israel Proposes Gaza Ceasefire Deal to Release 10 Hostages for Hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas Says In a significant development in the ongoing Gaza conflict, Hamas has claimed that Israel has proposed a ceasefire agreement that includes the release of 10 Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The international pressure to end the months-long war that has displaced a significant portion of the population of Gaza and killed thousands of people is growing, and the potential deal comes amid this. According to senior Hamas officials, the proposal outlines a temporary cessation of hostilities during which the exchange would take place. The deal reportedly includes provisions for humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza and limited returns of displaced Palestinians to their homes in the north of the enclave, in addition to the hostage-for-prisoner swap. Hamas stated that the offer was under review, but emphasized that any agreement must include a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Israel, however, has maintained that it will not end the war until Hamas is dismantled and all hostages are freed.
By MD ROFIKUL ISLAM10 months ago in Chapters
Stories from the Heart
⸻ I am Richard and this is my story Scene: “The Hike of Illumination” At 5:45 AM, before the city roared awake, I, one of Wall Street’s most polished investors—slipped out of my high-rise apartment. In my tailored suit and designer shoes, I looked every inch the titan of finance. Yet beneath the crisp exterior, something was unraveling.
By Mark Stigers 10 months ago in Chapters
Russia ballistic missile strike kills dozens in Ukraine's Sumy, officials say
A Russian ballistic missile strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy has killed dozens of people, local officials reported, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the region in recent months. The assault, which targeted residential areas and critical infrastructure, has drawn widespread condemnation from Ukrainian authorities and international leaders as the war enters its third year with no signs of abating.
By Md polash Ali10 months ago in Chapters
The Hidden Staircase
It was the summer I turned fourteen when I discovered the hidden staircase in my grandmother’s house. I’d been staying with her for a few weeks while my parents traveled abroad. Her home was an old, creaky Victorian tucked into a quiet street at the edge of town — the kind of place where the floorboards groaned under your feet and every cabinet had its own story. I always had the feeling that the house was watching me.
By Mysterious/Cool Style10 months ago in Chapters
Lessons I’ve Learned From Rock Bottom
There was a time when I thought I had everything figured out. A decent job, a predictable routine, and a handful of people I thought I could rely on. But life has a funny way of teaching lessons — often in the most brutal, unexpected ways.
By Mysterious/Cool Style10 months ago in Chapters
Who Cut the Cheese
Scene: The Belly of Olympus – The Temptation Begins The pallet sealed behind him. Darkness closed in. Jack lay still, the warmth of the kill still radiating in his chest—but the cold was already creeping in. No movement. No sound. Just the thrum of engines and the pressure of a billion dollars overhead.
By Mark Stigers 10 months ago in Chapters
To Divide a God
The air was thick with tension as Jack laid out his proposal. He leaned forward, a slight smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. “I need a billion bucks,” he said, his tone calm, but the weight of the request heavy in the air.
By Mark Stigers 10 months ago in Chapters
Unraveling Worlds. Content Warning.
My dad spoke the words that my mom was already thinking at that same moment because that location puts us on the mainland and not in an empty area of the mainland either. When I opened my eyes, I saw the look on both of my parents' faces as I realized why my dad said it was going to be a problem as he laid the map out on the table and marked where we were currently. We were several days away from the location and would be traveling in highly monitored waters to get there.
By Luna Verity10 months ago in Chapters
Ashes of Iron
Scene: Paris, 06:01 UTC – Champ de Mars, Eiffel Tower The morning is soft. Pale sunlight breaks over the rooftops of Paris, catching on the iron lattice of the Eiffel Tower. Joggers weave through the waking city. Vendors set up their carts. A group of schoolchildren, bundled in matching uniforms, pose for a photo. Somewhere nearby, a street musician plays a soft accordion tune.
By Mark Stigers 10 months ago in Chapters
