Fiction
Sisterhood
INTRODUCTION. (My name is Rita Andrew I am 19 years old. My dad (Mr Humphrey Andrew)was a drug addict who can do anything in his might in order to take drugs my dad sold my elder brother (Daniel Andrew) when I was six and my younger sister (Glory Andrew)was one year old then.
By Mrfaithful3 years ago in Chapters
Caught
Chapter 5: Truth Comes Out "How strong was that sleeping spell?" I ask looking at Jade. He shrugged taking a sip of his coffee, "I just wanted to make sure she was out for a while. Or a least during this trip. I don't understand why we have to travel like them. We could have been in Michigan within three hours, not almost a full day."
By Michelle Hill3 years ago in Chapters
The Sleepy Sun
On the morning of Penelope's engagement party, I found her basking in the glow of the "sleepy sun," as we'd so lovingly called it as children. Perched atop her favorite sand dune, a pink ceramic mug clasped between her hands, she had never looked more at peace.
By Kelsey Syble3 years ago in Chapters
The Waters We Bring
Chapter One: “The Dream” 1950s; Wynnewood, An Arkansas Delta Town War was declared. The woods near weevil-infested cotton boll fields were blazing, but farmhands were calling for more kerosene. Rebekkah Bishop ran to the shed where Grandmother had gallons waiting. With a can in each hand, the girl raced back to fuel a fire that was already raging.
By D. ALEXANDRA PORTER3 years ago in Chapters
Echoes of the Soul's Journey
In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the constant symphony of honking cars and hurried footsteps, lived a young woman named Maya. With a job that demanded her attention and a life that seemed routine, Maya felt as if she was a mere spectator in her own story. Unfulfilled and yearning for something she couldn't quite define, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery that would forever change the course of her life.
By Dharmesh P3 years ago in Chapters
Caught
Chapter 4: No Choice I turn to Jade and he just nods. He knows what to do. In a moment he is gone. I wait. I was careful. I changed my name. I always covered my tracks. How did they find me? I couldn't worry about that now. Jade went to Haley's apartment just in case.
By Michelle Hill3 years ago in Chapters
The Hyena and the Fox
Once upon a time a fox became a problem to a nomadic settlement. This fox attacked and ate their goats and sheep. One day the people gathered together to plan how they could kill this troublesome fox. The people decided to set a trap.
By Abdifatah Hassan Nur3 years ago in Chapters
Save One Bullet
Chapter 25 Tom had just laid out his financial plans for us after my mother's death. He'd taken out an enormous insurance policy on her and was planning on living high on the hog with it. I was stunned and incensed by his opportunistic greed and let him know.
By Tina D'Angelo3 years ago in Chapters
Save One Bullet
Chapter 27 I stopped in the food court at the mall and sat by the windows facing the lake. Mom used to love coming here to watch the eagles in the Winter. For her, I took a few pictures of eagles diving for fish in Onondaga Lake. It was something we enjoyed doing together until she became unable to catch her breath while walking. I had to face it. When Mom died, I lost my only real friend.
By Tina D'Angelo3 years ago in Chapters
The Last Three Years
Chapter 1 It’s been three years since I last saw him. One-thousand and ninety-five days since he slammed the front door and never looked back. I’ve thought many times about that day. Every time has led to tears as I remember how many mistakes I made that never had the chance to be rectified. Of course, I would do it differently if I could, but second chances like that only happen in movies. I hurt him. I knew that as I was doing it, and yet I could never find the strength to stop. It went on for a long time, the affair that is, and like many mistakes, it started off innocent. A friendly coworker, a few late nights, inside jokes, and an accidental kiss.
By E. C. Mira3 years ago in Chapters
