Skip to main content

Posts

The Last Light

  Marx lived in a place where the walls peeled their own skin in agony, where the pipes whispered threats in the night, and where the air carried a scent of resigned decay. The tenement was a cathedral of misery—its congregation a mass of derelicts, discarded by the world. But Marx held onto something they had lost: clarity. He walked through the corridors, his footsteps echoing like a death knell. The others watched from shadows, hollow eyes blinking in the dim light. They hated him—not for what he had done, but for what he was. In the pit of their despair, he remained unbroken. "Why do you act like you're better than us?" a figure rasped, emerging from the filth. The others stirred, their resentment pooling into something sharp. "I'm not better," Marx said. "Just awake." The word rippled through them like an insult. Awake. It meant choice. It meant seeing beyond survival—beyond the rot they had grown comfortable in. He saw them for what they were...
Recent posts

Watched by Shadows

  Elena had always been perceptive—too perceptive, some would say. At just sixteen, she saw details others overlooked: the way Mr. Grayson always seemed to be standing at his window when she passed, the hurried whispers of her neighbors that stopped when she entered a room, the feeling of unseen eyes crawling over her skin. She cared about people, even those she didn’t know, perhaps too much. She was always the first to ask if someone needed help, always the last to give up on someone who seemed lost. But lately, the weight of her concern had begun to crush her. There was something wrong with her neighborhood, something unsettling in the way her street functioned like an intricate web—and she, the unsuspecting prey caught in its center. It started subtly. The sudden hush when she stepped outside, the eerie way people turned away as soon as she made eye contact. Then, one evening, she overheard a fragment of conversation between two neighbors. “She knows.” Elena had frozen in pl...

Tanif the Prince

        On the remote island of Nodanscoti, a place where emerald forests whispered secrets to the ocean, a significant change was about to take place. Prince Tanif, young and resolute, stood on the cusp of inheriting the throne. His father, King Baryn, a venerable ruler whose health had waned with age, had made the solemn decision to step down. For decades, King Baryn had been steadfast in his refusal to join forces with surrounding monarchs. His stance was a shield, preserving the independence of Nodanscoti and safeguarding its people from external influence. But the world outside was hungry for power. Neighboring kings and queens, sensing vulnerability in King Baryn's frailty, began to circle like hawks. They underestimated Tanif—a prince who, though youthful, possessed the heart of a lion and the wisdom of an ancient oak. He had grown up watching his father's unwavering resolve, and now it was his turn to shoulder the immense responsibility of leadership. Th...

SAM

  Samantha, a 40-something-year-old woman living alone in her ancestral home, led a quiet and somewhat lonely life. Her days were filled with routine and solitude, her only company being the whispers of memories long gone. Every corner of the house held echoes of the past, with family photographs lining the walls and furniture that had been passed down for generations. Despite the loneliness, Samantha found comfort in the familiarity of her home, a place where she felt connected to her roots. One stormy night, a gang of ruthless criminals decided to target Samantha's house. They had seen the place as an easy mark, unaware of the dark secrets it held. As the gang members broke into her home, the air grew cold, and an eerie silence fell over the house. Samantha, frightened and hiding in her bedroom, could feel a malevolent presence lurking. The house seemed to breathe with a life of its own, the shadows lengthening and twisting into sinister shapes. Suddenly, the gang members found t...

A is for AMOS!

 Amos had always been a quiet, polite loner. From a young age, he had a deep-seated disdain for bullies. His own experiences with bullying had shaped him into a resilient individual. Up until the sixth grade, Amos had been the target of relentless teasing and harassment. But one fateful lunchtime, everything changed. It was a typical day in the school cafeteria. Amos sat alone at his usual table, quietly eating his lunch. The bullies, as always, were on the prowl. They approached Amos, ready to torment him once again. But this time, something inside Amos snapped. He stood up, looked them straight in the eyes, and firmly told them to leave him alone. The bullies, taken aback by his newfound courage, backed off. From that day forward, Amos was no longer their target. Years passed, and Amos continued to live a solitary life. He was content with his own company and found solace in his routines. One of his regular activities was visiting the corner store to buy groceries. It was a small...

Justice

Vinny had always known he was destined to be a cop. His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather had all worn the badge with pride. But unlike his forefathers, Vinny had a dark side. He was part of an underground network of corrupt officers who used their power for personal gain. One evening, Vinny received a tip about a man named Sam who was supposedly hiding something valuable. Sam was known in the community as an upstanding citizen, always helping others and keeping to himself. But Vinny didn't care about Sam's reputation; he saw an opportunity to make some quick cash. Vinny and his crew stormed Sam's house, expecting to find a stash of money or drugs. Instead, they found Sam sitting calmly in his living room, a faint smile on his face. "You shouldn't have come here," Sam said softly. Ignoring the warning, Vinny ordered his men to search the house. As they ransacked the place, strange things began to happen. Shadows moved on their own, whispers filled the...

Ines

  In the bustling city of Baltimore, there lived an old sage named Ines. Despite her age, Ines was a force to be reckoned with. She was known for her wisdom, her fierce determination, and her unwavering sense of justice. What the people of Baltimore didn't know was that Ines possessed a secret power – the ability to banish criminals from the earth. Ines lived in a modest home with her son, Mateo, and her daughter, Lucia. She had raised them to be strong, kind, and courageous, instilling in them the values of peace and harmony. However, the streets of Baltimore were not always kind, and Ines had seen her fair share of bullies and cowards. One day, a notorious gang began terrorizing the neighborhood. They extorted money from local businesses, bullied the residents, and spread fear wherever they went. Ines knew she could not stand idly by while her community suffered. She decided it was time to take action. Ines called a meeting with the local leaders and residents. She spoke with a v...