Young Adult

The Name He Would Not Say
“Do you want to start where you usually start or where it hurts today.” “It all hurts. I just pick the one that hurts loudest.”
By Sound and Spirit25 days ago in Fiction
Simple Sammy
Exposition Sammy Frederickson lived in a small, quiet town. He was a small, quiet boy who kept himself to himself. As his family had next to nothing, his friends were animals in the forest surrounding his shack of a home. With no modern gadgets, his entertainment was communing with nature, no matter the weather.
By Julie Lacksonen25 days ago in Fiction
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Untold Story Before Game of Thrones
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: A Simpler, Deeper Story from the World of Westeros When people think of epic fantasy television, the first name that comes to mind is Game of Thrones—a brutal world of power, betrayal, dragons, and blood-soaked politics. Later, House of the Dragon expanded that universe with even more fire and royal conflict.
By Junaid Shahid 25 days ago in Fiction
The Fence Between Us
“You’re measuring it wrong.” “I’m measuring it the way it’s always been measured.” “That’s why it keeps leaning.” “It stood fine for years.”
By Sound and Spirit26 days ago in Fiction
The Bench That Never Moved
“You sit here every day.” “Most days.” “Why this spot.” “It’s quiet.” “There are quieter places.” “Not like this.” “You waiting for someone.”
By Sound and Spirit26 days ago in Fiction
Fox Hunt: Chapter
The progress we make is slow. I knew the chances of finding a trail or any sign of her passing would be slim, but if there was anything, I didn't want to miss it. Normally, I wouldn't care about making slow progress, especially not when it meant I was being thorough. Though it would also usually be silent, save the sounds of the forest. Considering I wasn't alone though, the slow progress was starting to get on my nerves, or rather, he was.
By Katarzyna Crevan26 days ago in Fiction
The Things That Almost Got Said
“I haven’t done this in a long time.” “That’s all right.” “I don’t even know where to start.” “You can start anywhere.”
By Sound and Spirit26 days ago in Fiction
Shadows and Light
He grew up in the soft hum of stained glass, where sunlight through colored panes made angels dance on the walls. The church was a fortress, its rituals a rhythm that promised safety. Prayer was a language he learned before he could read, and faith was a comfort as sure as his mother’s hand.
By Sound and Spirit27 days ago in Fiction
A Crown of Beauty
“Do you remember that verse I told you about?” “The one from Isaiah?” “Yes. The one about a crown of beauty instead of ashes.”
By Sound and Spirit27 days ago in Fiction
How to Become a Werewolf. Honorable Mention in Instructions Included Challenge.
Thank you for choosing Lycan Brands for your life alteration. WARNING: Side effects of becoming a werewolf may include: bloodlust; drowsiness; insomnia; increased appetite; nausea and decreased appetite caused by overeating; supernatural strength; intermittent and inexplicable aches and pains; itchiness and rash. Do not proceed if you are allergic to becoming a werewolf, or have vasovagal syncope related to the sight of blood (sudden drop in blood pressure resulting in loss of consciousness), or if you are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant.
By Ophelia Keane Braeden27 days ago in Fiction
~Tinkerbell's Letter to Cousin Shee!~
07/07/0001 Dear Cousin Shee, Hi, It's ME, your favoritesss cousin 2nd cousin twice removed Tinkerbell, Here I am writing back to you! I am so excited about having this opportunity as I had gone pretty far in giving up hope that I would ever see or hear back from anyone there back at home in Tinker Town! I want to start with saying THANK-YOU cousin Shee for NEVER GIVING UP on me, and finding where it is that I might be, and Thank-you for then going ahead and sending a MAP to HELP ME FIND MY WAY BACK to Tinker Town!
By Jennifer Cooley27 days ago in Fiction
The Hollow Hunt
Every year, the small town of Willowcreek hosted its beloved Easter egg hunt in the sprawling meadow near the woods. Families would gather, baskets in hand, to search for the brightly colored eggs hidden among the grass and trees. It was a cherished tradition, a wholesome event that brought the community together. But this year, something was different.
By V-Ink Stories28 days ago in Fiction