Dystopian
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 Ali11 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 Style11 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 Style11 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 11 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 11 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 11 months ago in Chapters
1/0: Entries from the End Times
10/Pig I have shoved <participant id = 0> onto his side, so he won’t choke on his puke, though I do want to choke him for ruining my dinner. I had to throw it away because he sprayed a bunch of broken glass into it upon his intrusion. He seemed to be having a seizure. He accidentally slapped me when I placed couch cushions under his head. Additionally, he kicked me between the legs. Though I do not possess testes, and I suspect the pain I felt is a fraction of what I would’ve experienced if I did have one, the sun did in fact go down on my indignation. I’ve dimmed the lights, draped cool towels on his neck, and draped more towels over the tainted carpet. He has settled down. His heartbeat remains abnormal.
By Wen Xiaosheng11 months ago in Chapters
The A Hole Protocol
Scene: Black Site – Underground Intelligence Facility, Location Classified Time: 04:12 UTC – 39 minutes after impact A dimly lit, war-room-style chamber buzzes with subdued panic. Flickering monitors show satellite feeds of Mount Olympus, the obliterated atoll, and cities around the globe now under Level 1 alert. A world map blinks with red threat markers.
By Mark Stigers 11 months ago in Chapters
Whispers of the Past (Chapter 05)
Maya's mind was spinning. With every step she took, she felt like she was being pulled deeper and deeper into a labyrinth of realities she wasn't sure she was ready for. James had urged her to leave, but something inside of her compelled her to believe that she had no choice but to uncover the final truth, no matter what.
By Bari Mir Rahamatul11 months ago in Chapters
The Journey to Success: A Tale of Transformation. AI-Generated.
Prologue: A Spark in the Darkness In a modest town where opportunities were scarce and dreams often remained unspoken, Alex’s early life was marked by quiet determination and subtle ambition. Raised in a humble household where hard work was revered, Alex’s parents always reminded him, “True success is forged through perseverance and the willingness to learn.” These words planted a seed in his heart, igniting an inner drive that would eventually reshape his destiny.
By Killing Mission 12 months ago in Chapters
The Strike of Unexpected Lightning. Content Warning.
"The world now appears as if dressed in a new garment..." -- d.t. suzuki I keep asking myself: Who the hell am I? I'm nobody. I'm not special. I didn't ask for this (well, not per se). So why did it happen to me? I still can't explain it.
By Christopher Laine12 months ago in Chapters
