Mystery
Tablets of Deception
The hushed reverence within the British Library's Main Reading Room was thick enough to choke on. The air hung heavy with the scent of aged paper and leather-bound tomes, a symphony of knowledge waiting to be explored. Scholars and history buffs from across the globe had converged on this London evening for a momentous occasion: the unveiling of a newly acquired collection of ancient Babylonian clay tablets, unearthed during a recent, headline-grabbing archaeological dig in the heart of Mesopotamia. These enigmatic tablets, rumored to hold secrets about a lost astronomical calendar, were displayed in a specially designed, temperature-controlled case in the center of the Reading Room.
By suren arjuabout 6 hours ago in Fiction
The Metaverse Mixer: A Glitch in the Matrix?
The Metaverse Mixer: A Glitch in the Matrix? From her tightly fixed bun, a strand of auburn hair escaped the claws of Maya's sleek clip, caressing her cheek as it fell. Lifting her fingertips from where they had danced on the keyboard, she pinched the hair back into place and resumed typing. For a few more seconds, there was a hidden rhythm in the tapping of her unpainted fingernails until, in a culminating moment, the enter key was pressed. She read the message aloud to ensure its meaning could not be misinterpreted.
By suren arjuabout 7 hours ago in Fiction
The Price of Water
They locked eyes across the bustling farmers market, Maya's heart skipping a beat. Although everyone wore wide-brimmed hats to shield themselves from the harsh desert sun, she instantly recognized Enzo's piercing green eyes, their intensity burning through the woven straw and warming her cheeks with a flush. The pounding of her heart quickened as he navigated the throng with the ease of a seasoned climber, scaling hay bales and weaving between stalls to reach the woman locked within his gaze.
By suren arjuabout 7 hours ago in Fiction
Whispers in the Mask
The Masked Ball The masquerade ball pulsed with a vibrant energy. Amidst the swirling gowns and laughter, Elara's heart skipped a beat. Though faces were hidden behind masks, she instantly recognized him by the smoky intensity of his eyes. A warmth bloomed in her chest despite the chill of the night.
By suren arjuabout 7 hours ago in Fiction
Neon Diplomacy
In the neon-drenched heart of Neo-Tokyo, rain pattered a relentless rhythm against the chrome skyscrapers. Inside the opulent Sky Blossom lounge, Ambassador Lin sipped her bio-tea, her eyes narrowed at the holographic newsfeed flickering across the panoramic window.
By suren arjuabout 7 hours ago in Fiction
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 Pattona day ago in Fiction