Young Adult

Why can’t good things stay the same?
Change is inevitable. Actually, it is something that we need in life — to grow, to learn, and to appreciate. It’s a truth we know but a hard pill to swallow, because sometimes, or most of the time, in this ever changing world, we long for the good things we cherish to stay the same.
By fleeting.serenics2 years ago in Chapters
To the dreams I had to let go, and to her who dared to dream
A dreamer. That’s what they called me growing up, especially as a kid. “Your dreams are so high.” “Wow, you want to become a…” “You have so many dreams.”
By fleeting.serenics2 years ago in Chapters
Surviving the Storm: A Tale of Resilience
In the heart of Greenfield, a quaint town nestled among towering pines, life usually unfolded at a leisurely pace. But when a winter storm slammed into the region one frigid evening, it brought chaos in its wake. The winds roared like an angry beast, snapping power lines and plunging the town into darkness.
By Sen Sab2 years ago in Chapters
Smartystan
For the couple who found themselves sitting on the edge of the bed, the atmosphere seemed to oscillate between heated and cool.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters
Whispers of the Heart
Chapter 1: Serendipity Nestled in the embrace of mist-covered hills, the village of Serenity Vale exuded an aura of tranquility that seemed untouched by time. Emily, a young artist with a soul as vibrant as her paintings, found solace in capturing the essence of nature’s beauty on her canvases. Each brushstroke carried her emotions—hope, longing, and a silent yearning for connection.
By Sen Sab2 years ago in Chapters
Lessons Learned from Recovering from Postpartum Psychosis: A New Mother's Journey
When my daughter was three months old, I was hospitalized with postpartum psychosis. After enduring weeks of insomnia, panic attacks, and intense anxiety that made the world seem distorted, I found myself in a psychiatric ward, convinced I was living in a hallucination.
By Amit Chakraborty2 years ago in Chapters
Blackbird Fly Part Eleven
If you haven't read the previous parts to this ongoing story, here are the following links: Part One: https://todaysurvey.today/chapters/blackbird-fly-xrl46g04bk Part Two: https://todaysurvey.today/chapters/blackbird-fly-part-two-little-angel Part Three: https://todaysurvey.today/chapters/blackbird-fly-part-three Part Four: https://todaysurvey.today/chapters/blackbird-fly-part-four Part Five: https://todaysurvey.today/chapters/blackbird-fly-part-five Part Six: https://todaysurvey.today/chapters/blackbird-fly-part-six Part Seven: https://todaysurvey.today/chapters/blackbird-fly-part-seven Part Eight: https://todaysurvey.today/chapters/blackbird-fly-chapter-eight Part Nine: https://todaysurvey.today/chapters/blackbird-fly-part-nine Part Ten: https://todaysurvey.today/chapters/blackbird-fly-part-ten%3C/p%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cdiv class="css-1htaxga-Flex">
By Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago in Chapters

Camera Secrets: Ten Things You Should Know

Cameras have evolved from bulky, film-dependent devices to sleek, digital marvels that fit in the palm of your hand. Despite their ubiquity, there are still fascinating aspects and hidden features about cameras that many people overlook. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a casual snap-happy individual, these secrets might just change the way you see your camera.

By Beauty Lovery2 years ago in Chapters

Salience

Chapter 5: Gohm Acher woke inside a white room filled with medical equipment. He found himself unable to sit up to take the room in, in full, and stared at the ceiling. The machines beeped and hummed as the minutes went by. A person in heavy protective garments entered the room locked eyes with Acher and immediately left the room. Suddenly the door busted open and his sister, Astrid, crashed into him.

By Murry Haithcock2 years ago in Chapters

Smartystan

Learned machines dotted the landscape. They walked and crawled with a ferocity and intent that could only be found in non-humans. There seemed to be a level of excitement that Belinda always enjoyed. She looked at them with a sense of not just wonder but rapacity. Greedily, she wanted them to work and work smart.

By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters

New Girl: Chapter Five

Friday came as a godsend for Rebecca. All week she had dealt with Blake and his stupid admiration for Lucita. A small part of her felt guilty for disliking Lucita, she seemed like a nice girl, but it was terrible enough Blake flirted with every skirt that walked around. So why did he have to add her to the mix? She waited near the school entrance for Silvia and Liz, picking at her cuticles.

By Cyn's Workshop2 years ago in Chapters

Smartystan

When Dr. Strong took on the responsibility of engaging with the public, being grilled by the government didn’t rankle him. It should have, but it didn’t. It was his first time to be grilled by the government.

By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in Chapters