Top Stories
Stories in Chapters that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
The Library
Chapter 4; The Library Chapter 1 is linked here Susan felt strangely unconfident as Jonathon reached out to take her hand. She felt how she had as a young girl– anxious, nervous and unsure of herself. Whatever Michael had given her the night before was still lingering in her system. It was wearing off but she still felt not quite right; not really herself.
By Gerald Holmes2 years ago in Chapters
Fishkeeping in the Desert
Yellow light becomes absorbed underwater at around thirty-five feet deep, but the air is golden and alive. It shimmers around tanks and walls, like a mirage in the desert. Vast and rolling mounds of sand stretch far and wide, with exclusive spots of unattainable soil. I work in one such spot of richness. This artificial oasis draws in parched crowds, thirsting for connection, community, escape. Thirsting for water.
By Elisabeth Balmon2 years ago in Chapters
Vocal’s Lost Communities
For those who are unaware or have never counted them, Vocal has 48 communities available for writers to post their work in. The most popular of these by far are Poetry with 40,097 writers and Fiction with 31,637 writers. These numbers come from Vocal’s website and I’m sure they fluctuate from week to week, possibly day to day. These two groups generate most stories published on the site. What I found fascinating is how many Top Stories these two communities garner in a thirty-day period.
By Mark Gagnon2 years ago in Chapters
Warning Signs
So many red flags, yet Peter ignored them all. There was a yellow symbol glowing brightly on the dashboard. The weather forecaster implored people to prepare for an imminent storm. A “No Trespassing” sign bearing skull and crossbones symbols guarding the entrance. Everything seemed trivial until it was too late to avoid his current predicament.
By Mark Gagnon2 years ago in Chapters
There's One for All
Prologue; Struggling for several months to find proof the pictures that broke her heart were a lie, and needing the distraction, Robert jumped at the opportunity when offered the trip to China. He welcomed the attention to detail required to get the job done on time; as his mind would be full with their planned, unrealistic, work schedule, instead of the constant reminders of the pain he felt from losing the woman that had held his heart since they were teenagers.
By Gerald Holmes2 years ago in Chapters
