Fiction
When the Sky Fell Back to Earth
On a bright September morning in 1986, downtown Cleveland looked like it was preparing for a celebration that would be remembered forever. Volunteers filled Public Square with nets, smiles, and helium tanks. Children laughed. Cameras rolled. The plan was simple and beautiful: release an ocean of colorful balloons into the sky, break a world record, and raise money for a good cause. What could possibly go wrong?
By Izhar Ullah16 days ago in Chapters
Songs of the Silver Wizard
COMPENDIUM "And what did we learn?” “That you can’t cast a fireball in a wooden hut.” “No, that's what happened. What did you learn?” Headmaster Sefodarus sighed when Thaddeus greeted his follow up question with a blank stare. “Thaddeus, you must learn that you cannot go about destroying timbers and expect the house to remain upright. At some point, you must build.”
By Matthew J. Fromm16 days ago in Chapters
The Last Day of the Holiday, Chapter Three
It seemed to take her a long time to get ready, but finally Mini-Flash Juniper exited the girls’ changing room and swished briskly onto the squash court where Calvin was waiting. She was holding her racquet, and had put on a simple short-sleeved sports shirt and skirt to play in.
By Doc Sherwood16 days ago in Chapters
The Last Day of the Holiday, Chapter One
“Hi!” sang out a little voice. Mini-Flash Juniper halted her early morning jog. A beaming boy of about half her height was gazing up at her. He was wearing sports clothes of vibrant hue, but not even they could compare for brightness with his eyes.
By Doc Sherwood16 days ago in Chapters
War in Iran: A Dangerous Turning Point
War in Iran: A Dangerous Turning Point The conflict in Iran has entered one of its most dangerous phases today. What began as targeted military strikes has now transformed into a broader regional crisis, raising fears of prolonged war, economic instability, and global security threats. Governments around the world are watching closely as tensions escalate, missiles continue to fly, and diplomatic efforts struggle to keep pace with fast-moving events.
By Wings of Time 16 days ago in Chapters
Karoline Leavitt
Karoline Leavitt: The White House Voice Behind Power, Passion, and Pressure Washington D.C. was never a place for the faint-hearted. Power moved quietly through its marble halls, and every word spoken behind the podium could shift global politics. But when Karoline Leavitt stepped into the role of U.S. Press Secretary, she brought something unexpected — youth, confidence, and a quiet fire that nobody saw coming.
By Wings of Time 16 days ago in Chapters
Return of the Teaser, Chapter Two
No sooner had Mini-Flash Juniper departed than her doppelganger struck up a series of self-pitying complaints that she was hungry. Since an acre of oilseed in Flashsatsumas’s underwear wouldn’t have made him any less cautious about the company he was required to keep, his first thought was to veto any kind of excursion to the food-court. On the other hand however, he and the real Mini-Flash Juniper might just as easily have taken such a trip, and maintaining the illusion of normality was the task she’d charged him with. In addition, for all Flashsatsumas knew the counter-Juniper might have been the kind of entity which needed material sustenance, and that would mean her pleas for the same were actuated by necessity rather than sneakiness.
By Doc Sherwood17 days ago in Chapters
Crystal Banaba - 6
Linda smiled at Rachel understandingly. “I know it’s hard to accept, when you are as young and full of life as you are, dear,” she said. “But believe me, we old people know when our bodies start failing and torturing us with pains and aches. Many have no option of ending the misery on their terms. I’m glad we have this option here.”
By Lana V Lynx18 days ago in Chapters
