Psychological
Divided Loyalties
In the quaint town of Oakridge, nestled along the banks of the river, the bonds of family and friendship had always been a source of strength. For generations, the townsfolk had coexisted peacefully, sharing picnics by the river and celebrating the changing seasons together. But as political divisions crept into the heart of Oakridge, the harmony that once defined this close-knit community began to unravel, straining relationships and forcing individuals to make painful choices.
By Joseph Mutava3 years ago in Fiction
" NO HARD FEELINGS "
In the realm of romantic comedies, "No Hard Feelings" stands as a refreshing departure from the conventional boy-meets-girl storyline. Directed by Gene Stupnitsky and co-written with John Phillips, this 2023 American film takes audiences on a hilarious and heartwarming journey that challenges societal norms and explores the complexities of love and self-discovery.
By ARUN KUMAR3 years ago in Fiction
Gassed. Content Warning.
My wife and I ate dinner at some high-class restaurant in town. There were about fifteen other couples inside, eating as well. Everyone was enjoying their meal and minding their own business. There were just enough workers here tonight to keep things running smoothly. It would be a perfect date night for my wife and me, I remember thinking.
By Mother Combs3 years ago in Fiction
The true price of intelligence
Elyis resided in Willowbrook, a peaceful community surrounded by undulating hills and a tranquil river. It was clear from an early age that Elyis was exceptionally bright. His mind was a never-ending quest for knowledge, and his eyes shone with inquisitiveness.
By Grace Adeoye3 years ago in Fiction
Reign of Fire
"I can smell the fire coming," Captain Jake said, even before the alarms went off at the station. A minute later, the alarms blared. He was a seasoned fireman with years of experience and always knew when a fire was coming. Jake was a real hero, not like the fake comic book hero’s you see in the movies or television. Jake actually saves lives for a living.
By Alex H Mittelman 3 years ago in Fiction
Daisy Chains
To me now, the image of a seven-year old girl as a stern and humourless technical instructor is comical. It’s an image that must have been purged from my memory shortly after experiencing it, only to be reconstructed when I reached an age where Catherine O’Reilly’s inscrutable withering glare was not so intimidating. At the time, I had assumed that she was as skeptical as everyone else of a boy wanting to learn how to make a daisy chain. But as I avoided eye-contact, instead watching her hands as she described the proper place to pierce the daisy’s stem (“here”, she said, tolerating no differing opinions about proper stem piercing placement), something in her voice told me that it was not my gender that bothered her. Daisy chains were serious business to her, not something for amateurs to trifle with, and artisans do not teach.
By Michael Atkins-Prescott3 years ago in Fiction
No Good Deed
As the movie ended, Lena felt a great sense of relief. She had enjoyed the film, no question and, as always, was guiltily gleeful at having finished - but for the unpopped kernels - a medium buttered popcorn and a medium soda. It was a full-on treat night for her. And, yet, she felt the flutter of her anxiety working its way from her stomach to her throat. “Impeded, no doubt, by popcorn and carbonation,” she thought to herself.
By Marie McGrath3 years ago in Fiction
Echoes of Eternity
In a world where dreams and reality often collide in the most unexpected of ways, two souls stand on the precipice of a connection that defies time itself. Sophia, a museum curator with an insatiable fascination for history, and James, a talented musician haunted by the elusive melody of his unwritten symphony, were two strangers living disparate lives. Yet, a mystical force, like the wisps of a forgotten love story, drew them inexorably closer.
By Vico Andiar3 years ago in Fiction
