Magical Realism
The Dream Guardian
Duncan had always been a vivid dreamer, but she'd never fallen through her bedroom floor before. One moment she was lying in bed, drifting off to sleep after a particularly exhausting day at the bookstore where she worked. The next, she was tumbling through swirling colors and impossible geometries, her stomach lurching as gravity became a suggestion rather than a rule.
By Parsley Rose 7 months ago in Chapters
The Glass Fairy
In the forest is a glass fairy. Some say it is a statue, a carving, but others tell a more sinister tale. They say she was a good fairy who helped everyone and looked after the forest and its creatures. One day, an evil vampire came upon the fairy and bit into its flesh, draining its blood and its soul, til all that was left was an outline of glass. The vampire left sated and was never seen again, but the fairy's glass remains were left in the depths of the forest as a warning, or a symbol of hope.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Chapters
Somebody's Someone - Chapter Six
The yellow glow of the lanterns still illuminated the quiet street when the first patrol car arrived, followed closely by a second. The atmosphere, which had held an air of festivity just moments ago, now felt heavy with tension. Two officers stepped out—one in his mid-40s, with a square jaw and a rigid posture suggesting he hadn’t blinked since boot camp. The other was younger and leaner, holding his belt like a shield, as if authority was something to be gripped tightly. Their names were stitched across their chests: Hollins and Greaves.
By Neshzivne Dadirri7 months ago in Chapters
Somebody's Someone - Chapter Five
The boutique door clicked shut behind Yennia, and the crisp fall air wrapped around her like a breath held too long. She glanced down at her phone, scrolling with purpose as her heels tapped against the pavement toward her car.
By Neshzivne Dadirri7 months ago in Chapters
Somebody's Someone - Chapter Four
It's a beautiful, cool fall evening, and a soft breeze stirs the amber leaves across the brick-paved walkways of Willow Cove Commons, a cozy yet vibrant shopping center where neighbors gather to admire window displays and laughter echoes from café patios. Lanterns strung between the storefronts cast a warm glow on the boutique's expansive glass front, compelling passersby to pause, engage, and step inside for a final look at the day's finds.
By Neshzivne Dadirri8 months ago in Chapters
Luna the Lopsided Lion
In the heart of Sunspot Savannah, where golden grass swayed with the wind and birds sang sweet songs at sunrise, lived a young lion cub named Luna. But Luna didn’t look like the other lions in her pride. Her left ear flopped down, her right one stood up straight. Her tail curled in a funny spiral, and her mane grew in all directions like a wild bush.
By Ahmad shah8 months ago in Chapters
The Power Of Physical Touch
As a parent, there's nothing more precious than the bond you share with your child. One way to nurture this bond is through physical touch. A scholar once said that parents should kiss their children at least four times and touch them five times daily. This may seem like a simple act, but it can have a profound impact on your child's emotional and psychological well-being.
By Tariq Pathan 8 months ago in Chapters
