Subplot
Fishkeeping in the Desert. Top Story - November 2023.
Yellow light becomes absorbed underwater at around thirty-five feet deep, but the air is golden and alive. It shimmers around tanks and walls, like a mirage in the desert. Vast and rolling mounds of sand stretch far and wide, with exclusive spots of unattainable soil. I work in one such spot of richness. This artificial oasis draws in parched crowds, thirsting for connection, community, escape. Thirsting for water.
By Elisabeth Balmon2 years ago in Chapters
Inception's Ambiguous Ending: A Dive into the Depths of Dreams
"Inception" (2010), directed by the visionary Christopher Nolan, is a cinematic masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its intricate plot and mind-bending narrative. At the heart of the film lies one of the most debated and puzzling endings in cinematic history, leaving viewers to question whether it was reality or a dream. The enigmatic conclusion of "Inception" has sparked countless discussions and theories, each attempting to unravel the mysteries that lie within the depths of the film's narrative.
By Adrian Wordsmith2 years ago in Chapters
A Match Made Online. Content Warning.
A Match Made Online In the era of swipes and clicks, where digital screens have become the canvas for modern romance, two individuals, Sarah and David, discovered the art of connection in the vast landscape of online dating.
By Rajesh kumar 2 years ago in Chapters
Faucet . First Place in Unspoken Challenge.
(Note: These characters originate from a former short fiction piece of mine titled Grief Spiral. I was very eager to work with this trio again and elaborate on the aftermath of one pivotal moment. Hence, this bonus scene inspired by the 'Unspoken' challenge!)
By Erin Latham Shea2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 4: The Fourth Day - A Descent into Madness
As the fourth day dawned, I found myself in a place that defied reason—a desolate, frozen wasteland that stretched to infinity in every direction. The biting cold of the Arctic enveloped me, and I could see nothing but endless expanses of ice and snow. The overwhelming isolation of this frigid wilderness sent chills down my spine, and I was consumed by a palpable sense of despair.
By Faron Hetharie2 years ago in Chapters
The Author Goes On a Movie Date...
They had done it; he had asked her out and she had said YES! They had visited a few times about movies or the local theater. He had asked her out to the movies or to dinner so many times before. THIS TIME, her schedule had had an unusual opening; and she had said YES. He had been to the movies, alone, with a woman before, of course. But THIS time, he would be at the cinema with HER.
By Kent Brindley2 years ago in Chapters
I Was Somebody’s Dusty Son. Content Warning.
At the heart of my adolescent turmoil, during those precarious years of middle school, there exists a chapter of my life that has remained— inscribed with indelible ink. To be honest every year leading up to, and since has had its own stand out moments. This is just a chapter I’ve often hesitated to revisit— not solely because of its intrinsic pain but because of the irrevocable mark it left on my self-perception.
By Dan-O Vizzini2 years ago in Chapters
Destiny’s Burden. Content Warning.
Chapter 1: The Accident Jim had always been a proud army veteran, but his time in the service had left him with deep scars. He suffered from PTSD and turned to alcohol to numb the pain. One night, after a long night of drinking, he was driving home when he hit a dog. The guilt of what he had done consumed him, and he drove away in a panic.
By Josie Ponce2 years ago in Chapters
The Living Arc Angels part 5. Content Warning.
(“NARRATED”) The angels walked in silence through the streets paying little attention to the chaos that surrounded them. Everyone’s thoughts, most of all Tyler and Andrea’s, were on the innocent child that had been in their arms only a few hours ago. For a moment Andrea looked up and gazed in front of them. There in the road dressed in black jeans; black shirt; and a long black jacket, his face hidden by his hood, stood a man. His head facing toward the ground but it was obvious he was looking in their direction. “Guys, I think we may have trouble heading our way.” She couldn’t see his face, but she could feel his eyes on her. Looking just behind the dark figure she could see a teenage boy slowly approaching him from behind. Just then she saw the boy’s hand in the air holding a bat. She began to scream out a warning, but before she could the mysterious man had already turned toward the boy. Nothing could be seen but a burst of blood and the sudden blank expression upon the young boy’s face.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in Chapters
"Celestia's Lumina's Enchanteds". Content Warning.
**Celestia's Lumina's Enchanted** *Chapter 1: The Enchanted Forest* In the mystical realm of Celestia, Lumina discovers a hidden forest brimming with magical creatures. She befriends the Enchanted, extraordinary beings that possess unique powers.
By Esse Naeemah Ali2 years ago in Chapters
