Fiction
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The Path Not Taken
The stairs to the attic groaned when she pulled the cord. As her head reached the landing to the room, a stifling heat engulfed ... -
Star Grazers: Ascension
Peris stood on the brink of the cliff and reached out with her mind while she held her lightstick over the chasm. Stray orange pebbles skittered into ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 34
The weekend flew by, and before I knew it, Monday had arrived. In spite of the break, I was not well rested. Despite the ... -
When the Blessing is a Curse
The young woman traced her fingers over the two reels and slid the cartridge that contained her fabricated image into the mouth of The ... -
Ramsgate Encounter: Part 2
Wickham adjusted his hold on his walking stick, as his nervousness became more apparent with each minute that passed. Seagulls littered the grass close ... -
In Deep Water: Chapter 1
“What’s the name of the ship, Em?” Sophie asks me for the billionth time, her dark eyes darting from one end of the marina ... -
The Red Maiden, Part Twenty-One
Content warning: This story contains Restricted (R) content, including intense violence, physical abuse, and trauma. This story is written for an adult audience. Disclaimer: ... -
Southern Ways – Part 9
Gravity tugged at every fiber of my being. The black hole stretched me thin as I hurtled through the abyss. Colors swirled around me ... -
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 33
After Miss Martha finished her story, I stared at her in disbelief, unable to think of anything to say. Louis put his hand on ... -
Paradise Falls: Chapter 25
“You’re insane,” Esme said. “You have a better idea?” Marcus answered. Esme pursed her lips as her gaze lost focus, searching the corners of ...