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December 16, 2024
Poetry Minjzi

5 In The Morning

At once, both within and without that dazzling crowd. You go from one to the other. Predictable, tedious, careless people. Darkness, and only a blinding light right in your eyes - looking at you. Deafening music drowns and bites your twisted thoughts. Drinks…
December 16, 2024
Mystery Stories Marvel Chukwudi Pephel

I Professional Gamer

This is Betty, the voicemail said. I got your number from Jess. Why weren't you in school today? Everyone missed you. Sorry, I meant everyone missed your noise. Mr. Lagerback taught coding today. Hope you'd show up tomorrow. Or would what stopped you from…
December 16, 2024
Poetry Minjzi

Impression Of Delight

Let me enfold you, among the whispering of the night I say. It’s three in the morning, the end of December. She tensely rubs in and peels off her skin, sour from unease. With trembling steps, she runs from the puzzled reality. Knocks down all ruins and slumps…
December 16, 2024
Fantasy Stories Ocelotlzin

What Is Love

What is love? Anno Domini 934 King’s Aethelstan invasion. A forest at the north end of Scotland. “We need to be faster, let’s go to the woods and try to hide there.” Those were the words of Aedan to his family. The group of people were running from their…
December 16, 2024
Poetry Paweł Markiewicz

A Day From Life Of Klaus Werner Swamp-Man

The marvelous winter has come with the most tender Christmas Eve Klaus Werner Swamp-Man awaits dream august Moment is revealed Klaus a forester lives alone in a clear home amidst the grove In the evening praying by table he enjoyed freedom of silence Oracular…
December 16, 2024
Horror Stories Steven Bruce

The Package

The two men, dressed in hotel staff uniforms, stood before the lift in the quiet foyer. "You never ask," the older man said and thumbed the button. "But why?" the younger man said. "Listen, if you’re ever to take over from me, stop asking questions." "But…
December 16, 2024
Poetry Minjzi

All Is At Odds With Us

All is at odds with us. Doomed were the threads that tensely held the alliance of us. Amongst the wet gloomy walls, she was slowly walking. With each step further and further away from us. I used to call her Liu Lu. The elusive, unplausible, unpredictable Liu…
December 16, 2024
Flash Fiction Maxwell Bado

The Pebble And The Charlatan

When I was a boy, I used to walk through the woods with my father. One day, on an Autumn hike, my father entrusted me with a rock. It was small and square. A soft, reddish-brown, little stone. He placed the stone in my hand and said, “Hold on to this stone.…
November 25, 2024
Poetry Minjzi

Doomed Were The Threads

All is at odds with us. Doomed were the threads that tensely held the alliance of us. We are floating amongst the dreams and the past of us. Tranquillity of that fire will never arise. You thrive in the corners, in the inflows of me. Cut in in the slits, you…
November 25, 2024
Mystery Stories Marvel Chukwudi Pephel

This Way To The Berry Desideratum

"I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library." – Jorge Luis Borges Earth, circa 2200. A tree wilts and dies, gradually, To the roots. A cormorant glides across the surface of a sea, Picking a dead stinking fish. Golden Duke Hemlocks are…
November 25, 2024
Poetry Minjzi

Vanished Possibilities

It’s crossing over you and drowning you into immensity. Wrapped, intertwined, buried with vanished possibilities. You stand alone on the road where sorrow lives. And remember, remember how to rescue yourself from the silhouette of the past, stuck in your…
November 25, 2024
Flash Fiction Syed Hassan Askari

I Am A free Man

The sun hung low in the sky, covered by the clouds, casting a dim, shadowy light against the crumbling walls of Ghulam Ali’s small house. He sat with his mother inside the prayer room, a prayer mat laid in front of him. The silence prevailed everywhere as he…


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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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