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December 04, 2025
Horror Stories Alizah Zaidi

The Apartment That Remembers

Elias Trent signed the lease for Apartment 4B on a damp Sunday morning in October—one of those mornings when the sky felt heavy with secrets. He had moved to Hawthorne City for a fresh start, a quieter life, and an escape from the noise of the world. The…
December 04, 2025
General Stories Ben Macnair

The Silent City

John awoke not with a jump, but with a profound, unsettling lack of noise. Usually, Tuesdays in his high-rise apartment were an orchestral assault: the insistent moan of the sanitation truck, the 7:05 a.m. argument between Mrs. Petrovich and her potted fig…
December 04, 2025
Crime Stories Ben Macnair

The Shoplifter

The city was a bruise, the sky a bruised purple at dawn, bleeding into a sickly yellow by noon. Sarah knew its various shades intimately, mostly from beneath the hoods of stolen jackets or the weak, flickering bulbs of forgotten alleyways. She was a ghost in…
December 04, 2025
General Stories Tom Kropp

Shannon's Date

Recently I testified at a murder trial. My big brown Quarter Horse named Buster snorted and stomped his hoof with clear protest at the prospect of moving farther into the forest patch. It was a cool September evening with the sun slipping over the horizon in…
December 04, 2025
Crime Stories Tom Kropp

Astral Homicide Hunter

Scot put his back to the hall wall and shifted to see all three members of the football team as they approached. All three football heroes stood over six foot tall and weighed over 200 pounds. In contrast, Scot was short and only weighed 165 pounds. His small…
December 04, 2025
Flash Fiction Ben Macnair

The Mirror

Laura stepped into the pulsating nightclub, the bass thudding through her chest like a primal heartbeat. At 29, she had seen her share of wild nights, but tonight something felt different. The air was thick with smoke and neon haze, and the crowd swirled…
December 04, 2025
Crime Stories Ben Macnair

The Shoelace

The field was a tapestry of amber and gold, the dying grass whispering secrets to the wind. It was a beautiful place, usually. But not today. Today, it was a crime scene. And among the scattered debris of a struggle, a single, mundane object held a chilling…
December 04, 2025
Poetry Markus J

When Santa Comes Downunder

when santa comes down under- he would leave behind snow and thunder. he would cross scenic beaches of golden sand- instead of crossing an ice and snow covered land. he`ll would fly over dirt river beds dry- while constantly swatting away a fly. would he swap…
December 04, 2025
Romance Stories Anthony L

Mr Big

Scotty Biggs lived his life like most people. He lived in New York, in a small apartment above a little bodega that one of his friends still owns. His routine was familiar: wake up too early, make breakfast, hit the gym, work, go home, repeat. His friends…
December 04, 2025
General Stories Ben Macnair

Subjects

The air crackled with a synthetic euphoria, a blinding kaleidoscope of LED lights and projected confetti. Rex Sterling, a man carved from polished charisma and a thousand-watt smile, strutted across the stage of "The Gauntlet of Fortune." His voice, a booming…
December 04, 2025
Romance Stories Alizah Zaidi

Love In The Letters

There was something about the writing cabin at the edge of Windmere Lake that felt suspended in time. The locals said that the cabin had heard more confessions than the village chapel and held more secrets than the town library. It sat halfway into the woods,…
December 04, 2025
Crime Stories Ben Macnair

The Photograph

The air in the abandoned Jones house tasted of fine dust and forgotten dreams. Detective Miles Corbin pushed open a warped door, the groan of protesting wood echoing through the desolate silence. Sunlight, fractured by grimy windows, painted stripes across 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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