Magical Realism
Enchanted key
In a quaint village nestled amidst rolling hills, a mysterious antique shop named “Eccentric Treasures” stood, its windows adorned with curiosities that whispered of forgotten tales. Among its peculiar offerings, a tarnished brass key caught the eye of a young woman named Eliza. Drawn by an irresistible curiosity, she purchased the key, unaware that it held the key to an adventure that would change her life forever.
By Tesla Movement11 months ago in Chapters
Phantom Shift-Introduction
Sitting in a dark room, a woman approaches from “The Group”. They have an offer for you. A simple job for one of The Activity’s best agents. A simple task for a man of your talents. Retrieve Doctor Cardoso’s journal and a copy of the Empire's world-dominating devices, and relieve the United States from their dominance.
By Atomic Historian11 months ago in Chapters
Save One Bullet
During my trip to the mall, I intended to buy myself the works, cut, color, nails, pedicure and finish off the day with a week’s worth of brand-new clothes. It was early enough in the day at the salon they had plenty of openings. After telling the stylist what I wanted she began mixing up a magic potion in a little ceramic cup and snapped on gloves like she was preparing to do a prostate exam. Wait. I don’t have one of those.
By Tina D'Angelo11 months ago in Chapters
"The Enchanted Locket"
Once upon a time, in a quiet village nestled between rolling hills and lush forests, lived a young woman named Elara. Elara was known throughout the village for her warm heart and unwavering kindness. She spent her days tending to the flowers in her garden and helping those in need, making her a beloved figure among her neighbors.
By Ronald Wilcox 11 months ago in Chapters
It Takes Two. Runner-Up in Chapters Challenge.
Chapter 4 Save One Bullet 'Torture him', the mirror had told me. I could follow the mirror’s good advice and shred Tom piece by piece for the next thirty or so years instead of divorcing him. Then, again, as I ruminated over the last twenty years, and the imbalance of our relationship, perhaps things were never as rosy as they had seemed. Had mom’s progressing dementia become such a focus in my life that I missed the signs of a failing marriage?
By Tina D'Angelo11 months ago in Chapters
Lord Der Ärzte - Gentleman Detective
The kitchen’s ancient and huge cuckoo clock ticked loudly above the dark wooden stove’s mantle; deep in thought, Lord Der Ärzte tapped at his lip in rhythm with the monstrous timepiece. The parcel in his hand had been carefully re-wrapped so its contents could not contaminate the kitchen.
By Kelly Sibley 11 months ago in Chapters