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March 05, 2026
Poetry Paweł Markiewicz

Eternal Dawn

The beautifully feathered, dreaming albatross told Mary the dreamiest story about hereafter: There are four amazing horsemen of the apocalypse: small wolf, a fawn, a wildcat, as well as a piglet. They will drink from four charming goblets of paradise, drunk…
March 05, 2026
General Stories Thomas Turner

The Trying Years

Summer 1984- A day after they dropped off their oldest child to Candy’ s parents house for the summer, they are on a train to Poughkeepsie, where Sonny’s mother resides after Sonny’s father's death. His mother lives with her oldest brother and her brother’s…
March 05, 2026
Poetry Markus J

The Aliens

the aliens with purple hair are invading from another world even though their hair might be fluorescence deep their ideology is shallow the seeds are sown tic toc and through time their bloom of freedom will grow will it be a flower or a weed and will the…
March 02, 2026
Horror Stories Tom Kropp

Werewolves & Demons

Scot and Shannon hesitated in the forest brush, watching a modern-day demon move across the clearing. The demon they were looking at stood approximately 14 feet tall; it had dark, scaled skin, but it was very female. It was actually darkly beautiful, with a…
March 02, 2026
Mystery Stories Markus J

Too Good To Be true

The 2/4 time beat of the metronome and the guitar`s sledgehammer assault emanating from the Marshall stack, filled the vast and lonely room . A full stereophonic sound played by a starry eyed dreamer, a forlorn figure with a Gibson in hand and hopes that rock…
March 01, 2026
General Stories Thomas Turner

Training Session

By T J Tuner, Sonny Turner and Curt Chown: 1979- Sonny is promoted to General Manager and is in charge of the business section of his job in lower Manhattan. His work hours are ten to six. He loves it. One Monday morning, a new employee comes in. His name is…
March 01, 2026
Poetry Paweł Markiewicz

The She Pirate In The Tavern II

/11/ The fervent tavern was full of graceful mice. They ran around indoors the like charm-like ghosts. One sensed the odor of the dead, gentle rat, which a cat seemed to be catching, this morn. The spiderweb adorned dainty tavern. The spider slept immensely,…
March 01, 2026
Fantasy Stories Matias Travieso-Diaz

An Encounter By The River

Trolls are slow in the uptake, and mighty suspicious about anything new to them. J. R. R. Tolkien, The Hobbit The afternoon was overcast, the air thick with dew and mist. The horses' hooves plodded through the mushy forest floor. Everything was hazy, wet,…
February 26, 2026
Horror Stories Sparrow

It Lurked In Darkness

Ray enjoyed investigating abandoned places with his friends. It had become a hobby now that they had all started, as just a fun thing to do when they spent time together. This weekend, they would be visiting Halloran Manor, a long-since-abandoned home that…
February 14, 2026
General Stories Robert Pettus

Pine Mountain And The Bear

After Jamal panted. Saliva, if his body had been capable of producing it, would have painted the still lush summer forest floor as he spat dryly to the dirt. The three of them now felt safe from the previous danger. They had stumbled down the side of a…
February 14, 2026
Crime Stories Barbara Stanley

Reprieve

The scream came from beyond the canyon walls that loomed over the campsite, splitting the night silence in two. Nick was already seated when Denny bolted up from his sleeping bag. “Dude, whuu…” Moonlight picked up the silver in his shaggy brown mop. Above…
February 14, 2026
General Stories Matias Travieso-Diaz

A Donkey's Tale

The following narrative is based on a presentation given by Boaz Ben-Frenkel, the head archeologist at the Israel government’s research facility in Ma'ale Adumim's industrial park, five miles from Jerusalem. The presentation arose from the analysis of a…


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Once upon a time, in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there existed a wondrous realm known as Nebula Cloudia. It was a place where vibrant colors and shimmering lights danced in harmony, creating a celestial symphony that echoed through the universe.In Nebula Cloudia, the clouds were not made of water droplets, but of stardust and dreams. Each cloud was a masterpiece, painted with hues of magenta, azure, and gold. The nebula clouds were alive with joy, and they possessed the ability to communicate through radiant pulses of light.One day, a curious little cloud named Celestia decided to explore the far reaches of Nebula Cloudia. With her fluffy form aglow with excitement, she floated through the cosmic landscapes, encountering clouds of all shapes and sizes. They welcomed her with bursts of dazzling colors, forming a spectacular display that lit up the vastness of space.As Celestia continued her journey, she stumbled upon a cluster of clouds that were feeling a bit dull. These clouds, named Lumos and Radiant, had lost their sparkle and were casting shadows on the once-vibrant nebula. Determined to spread happiness, Celestia approached them with a warm glow."Hello, Lumos and Radiant! What's been dimming your radiance?" asked Celestia, her voice echoing in harmonious tones.Lumos sighed, "We've been feeling a bit down lately. The cosmic winds have blown away our enthusiasm, and our colors have faded."Radiant nodded in agreement, "It's like the joy of Nebula Cloudia has escaped us."Celestia smiled gently, "Fear not, dear friends! I bring the magic of joy and the warmth of friendship. Together, we can restore the brilliance of Nebula Cloudia."With that, Celestia intertwined her wisps with Lumos and Radiant, creating a mesmerizing blend of colors. Their combined glow illuminated the entire nebula, filling it with renewed energy and vitality. The once-dull clouds now pulsed with radiant hues, creating a breathtaking display that could be seen from galaxies far and wide.Nebula Cloudia had never looked more beautiful. The joy of Lumos, Radiant, and Celestia had transformed the entire realm into a celestial masterpiece. The cosmic winds carried the tale of their adventure, spreading happiness throughout the universe. From that day forward, Nebula Cloudia became a beacon of joy and inspiration, a testament to the magic that friendship and positivity could bring. The nebula clouds continued to dance in harmony, their vibrant colors telling the tale of Celestia, Lumos, and Radiant—a story of happiness that echoed across the cosmos for eternity.Do you think the Nebula Clouds looks like this ? https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/155536967
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