Humor
Only Five Minutes
Sheriff Parker popped a tic-tac (strawberry and cream flavored) into his mouth to calm the nerves in his stomach. He looked around and saw that the civilians in the town square were either talking amicably with each other or waiting patiently for their mayor and the town council to arrive. He looked up and saw the sun shining brightly and warmly, without a cloud in the sky. Sheriff Parker looked at his watch and read the time as 2:43 pm. The solstice ceremony was supposed to start at 2:45 pm, and his Deputy just radioed him that he, Mayor Cox, and the others were one minute out.
By Rebecca Patton3 days ago in Fiction
Beneath the Pharaoh's Shadow. AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: Whispers in the Papyrus Reeds The Nile, a shimmering ribbon of life, snaked its way through the heart of Thebes, the grand capital of Egypt. The sun, a relentless tyrant in the midday sky, cast long shadows on the bustling marketplace.
By Sherif Saad4 days ago in Fiction
Best Way to Make Love And Get It Right To Heal
Even if discussing sex is still frowned upon, Medium’s safe space for discussion about it helps to rebuild confidence in writing and being open about one’s emotions. I just read an article the other day that addressed this same problem: many people believe that writing about sex and sexuality attracts attention and encourages engagement, but only those who have attempted writing about it are aware of how healing and helpful it can be. additionally from their hearts.
By Cm parihar4 days ago in Fiction
A Short Collection of My Funniest Drabbles
Around mid May I was randomly introduced on Medium to this new concept and challenge called “Drabble”. Drabbles are fiction stories that are exactly 100 word; no more, no less. And these Drabble challenges are accompanied by a daily word that must be used somehow. I thought, “Perfect! I love creating randomness in small doses.”
By Oneg In The Arctic4 days ago in Fiction
The Hieroglyph's Whisper. AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: Whispers in the Hall of Echoes The oppressive desert sun beat down on the sprawling city of Memphis, baking the clay bricks and turning the sands the color of sunbaked ochre. Inside the grand Hall of Echoes, however, a cool stillness reigned. Here, amidst towering shelves crammed with papyrus scrolls, Ren, a young apprentice decipherer, squinted at a fragment of ancient stone.
By Sherif Saad4 days ago in Fiction
The Nile's Secret Daughter. AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: Whispers in the Papyrus Reeds The relentless sun beat down on Thebes, baking the mudbrick houses and shimmering off the surface of the Nile. Ten-year-old Nefertari, skinny and brown from endless hours spent scavenging the bustling marketplace, navigated the throng of people with practiced ease. Her nimble fingers brushed against a fat merchant's purse, then slipped away before he could react. Hunger gnawed at her empty stomach, a constant companion since she'd been orphaned a year ago.
By Sherif Saad5 days ago in Fiction
The Silent Guardian. AI-Generated.
Chapter 1: Shadows of the Past In the bustling city of Chicago, Ethan Price led a quiet life as a janitor at a large hospital. Once a decorated Special Forces soldier, his days were now filled with routine tasks that offered a semblance of stability after a tumultuous past. Haunted by memories of war and personal tragedies, including a failed marriage and estrangement from his daughter, Ethan sought solace in the anonymity of his new role.
By Sherif Saad5 days ago in Fiction
The Boys Season 4 Episode 3
The Boys' fourth season opens with a hint that something is wrong with Homelander in episode three. Homelander asserts that Starlighters pose the greatest threat to the United States of America during the most recent Vought conference, but he is undoubtedly having mental health issues. Homelander introduces Sister Sage and Firecracker as the newest members of The Seven in an attempt to deflect attention from him. Additionally, he is holding one spot open for Ryan, his "son."
By DEVASENAN SUBRAMANI5 days ago in Fiction