Historical Fiction
Under the Sunset, It Rises. AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: The Unseen Threat Detective Lila Hayes had seen her fair share of strange cases in her ten years with the Eldoria Police Department, but nothing prepared her for the events that would transpire under the cover of night. As the sun set, the city seemed to hold its breath, waiting for the unseen threat to rise.
By Z.a.i.n.t.zabout a month ago in Chapters
Savannah, I'm Coming Home. AI-Generated.
Evergreen Hills was a quaint, picturesque town nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its cobblestone streets, historic homes, and vibrant community, it was the kind of place where everyone knew each other and life moved at a slower, more meaningful pace.
By Z.a.i.n.t.zabout a month ago in Chapters
The Clockmaker's Daughter and the Keeper of Unsent Dreams. AI-Generated.
Millie Button lived a life as predictable as the ticking of the grandfather clock in her hallway. Each morning, a crisp copy of the Abernathy Gazette landed on her doorstep at 7:13 am, followed by the rhythmic clatter of Mrs. Peabody's milk cart at 8:02 am. Tuesdays and Thursdays were for grocery deliveries, Wednesdays were for mending, and Fridays brought a single, fragrant rose from the florist. But on a blustery Tuesday, routine surrendered to the extraordinary.
By A Peaceful Mindabout a month ago in Chapters
Love in the Shadows of the Kingdom {Chapter1}. AI-Generated.
Characters James Thompson: A young Black man with a talent for music and horse training. Intelligent, kind, and deeply in love with Isabella. Princess Isabella (Belle): The youngest daughter of King Frederick and Queen Eleanor. Beautiful, compassionate, and determined to break free from societal norms. King Frederick: A stern but just ruler, torn between his love for his daughter and the traditions of his kingdom. Queen Eleanor: The queen, supportive of her daughter but bound by the expectations of her role. Prince Edward: Isabella's eldest brother, protective and loyal, caught between his duty to the crown and his love for his sister. Lord William: The king's advisor, driven by prejudice and a desire to maintain the status quo. Margaret: A loyal friend of Isabella who helps in their escape. Thomas: James' friend and ally, who assists in their journey to freedom.
By Z.a.i.n.t.zabout a month ago in Chapters
Saharan silver ants
The Saharan tableware ant, scientifically known as Cataglyphis bombycina, is a remarkable nonentity species that has acclimated to one of the harshest surroundings on Earth, the Sahara Desert. These ants have evolved inconceivable physiological and behavioral mechanisms to thrive in this extreme terrain, making them a subject of seductiveness for scientists and nature suckers likewise.
By vinoth kumarabout a month ago in Chapters
Train, shoes and kindness. Content Warning.
Train, shoes and kindness On a busy train, a gentle old man was sitting by the window, fondling his shiny newly purchased shoes. His eyes sparkled with joy and pride as he looked at the fruits of his labor. Suddenly, a sudden wind blew, carrying the shoe out the window. The old man looked frantically, his heart filled with regret.
By Cindy Phamabout a month ago in Chapters
Unlocking the Power of the Holy Spirit Within Us. AI-Generated.
The Holy Spirit, often referred to as the Advocate, Comforter, and Spirit of Truth, is a central figure in Christian theology. This divine presence is believed to dwell within believers, guiding, empowering, and transforming them from within. The journey to unlocking the power of the Holy Spirit is a deeply personal and transformative experience, rooted in faith, obedience, and an earnest desire for spiritual growth. This article explores the profound ways in which the Holy Spirit operates within us and offers practical steps to cultivate a deeper connection with this divine presence.
By Samson E. Giftedabout a month ago in Chapters
Beyond the Blue Chip Stamps
It was the 1960’s. My three sisters and I would sit at the kitchen table, all talking at once with animated excitement, while we sponged and pasted piles of Blue Chip stamps into newsprint booklets. With the dried, crunchy pages on the left, and new empty pages on the right, each booklet promised that we could buy anything our hearts desired — as long as it was in the Blue Chip Stamp Catalog. The Catalog was our dream book, our book of toys, games and kitchen appliances, housewares and electronics. All those non-necessities were impossible to consider with our frayed family finances. But with Blue Chip stamps as our currency, we were feeling rich in our tiny 2-bedroom west Berkeley apartment. We could go down to the Redemption Store in Oakland to buy anything in the Catalog, if we saved for long enough.
By Luksi Bayouabout a month ago in Chapters
"The Quantum Thief". Content Warning.
In the labyrinthine alleys of Neo-Tokyo, whispers of a mythical thief had begun to circulate. He was known as the Quantum Thief, a shadow who could bend the very fabric of reality to his will. Legends said he had stolen the Crown Jewels from a locked vault, vanished from maximum-security prisons, and even pilfered the Mona Lisa right from under the Louvre's nose—all without leaving a trace.
By Cocoto_Juniorabout a month ago in Chapters
That time when Papa and I went fishing -- Part 2 of 2
The next morning, before sunrise, Papa and I were quietly stepping through the muddy marsh of the Atchafalaya swamplands, carrying our fishing poles, a long-handled net, a fish basket, and a couple of aluminum pails with food for us and bait for the catfish. Papa had a hunting knife hanging from his belt. I wore one of my cousin’s red and black flannel shirts, and Papa wore his favorite green and black flannel shirt. The plaid shirts reminded me of the school uniforms at our school in California, but California seemed like a million miles away at this moment.
By Luksi Bayouabout a month ago in Chapters
That time when Papa and I went fishing - Part 1 of 2
My grandfather, Papa, has been gone from this life for many years. My mother is now in her eighties, and we talk about long-ago visits to Louisiana, where Ma grew up, more than we talk about our current days in California, where my sisters and I grew up. One of our family visits to Louisiana stands out in my memory — that time when Papa and I went fishing. Our whole family went fishing many times over the years, but this one time was a pivotal experience in my young life.
By Luksi Bayouabout a month ago in Chapters