Adventure

Chapter 6: The Early Battles and Self-Defense
The Early Battles and Self-Defense After migrating to Madinah, the Muslim community finally found safety—but peace did not come immediately. The Quraysh of Makkah were furious. They had lost control over the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his followers, and they feared that Islam would grow stronger outside their reach. Even though the Muslims had left their homes, property, and wealth behind, the hostility did not end.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Sparrow on a Plank Chapter 9: Freeing A Sparrow From Its Cage
Sal and Rick were just outside the inn cum listening post. There had been no traffic in or out for the last hour; yet another signal to the surrounding area that this wasn't a regular inn. They quickly determined how to enter the building, and then walked to the building. It wasn't until they had reached the building that they noticed it had grown a few extra shadows, and that those shadows were pointier than they should be. They were actually happy to see them; that meant there were fewer of them inside, once they got past the guards on the outside.
By Jamais Jochimabout a month ago in Chapters
The Old Man and the Sea – Ernest Hemingway
Below is an **original story** inspired only by the *theme* of endurance and humanity—not a retelling of Hemingway’s work. It is **fully new in plot, characters, and language**, written in a **classic literary tone**, as you prefer.
By Aftab Iqbal about a month ago in Chapters
Shard Bloom
The air out here tasted of metal and something dead, something old. Beyond the last gas station, past the skeletal remains of what used to be a textile mill, the land flattened into a grim expanse of cracked asphalt and skeletal weeds. Wind scraped across it, rattling loose corrugated tin on a forgotten shed. Most folks kept to the highway, barreling past this stretch like it was a bad memory. But if you knew where to look, past the slumped backhoe and the mountains of compressed car parts, there was a break in the chain-link fence, barely big enough for a skinny kid to squeeze through.
By HAADIabout a month ago in Chapters
Tattoos & Rail Guns Chapter 9: Your Exams Didn't Involve Getting Shot
The squad spent the rest of the afternoon planning an excursion into the nearest zone. They only had to get there, hopefully spend no more than a couple of minutes there, and then get back. They just had to pack a lot of ammunition, some water and food, and maybe some extra surprises for anything that they encountered there.
By Jamais Jochimabout a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 5: Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah
Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah After the migration (Hijrah), Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the early Muslims arrived in Madinah, a city very different from Makkah. Unlike Makkah, Madinah had many tribes, different religions, and long-standing conflicts. The city needed peace, order, and unity. What happened next was not only the beginning of an Islamic state, but also one of the most important social transformations in history.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Chapters
Chapter 4: Migration to Madinah (Hijrah)
Migration to Madinah (Hijrah) The situation in Makkah became extremely difficult for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his followers. The Quraysh leaders had failed to stop the spread of Islam through threats, insults, and punishment. Islam continued to grow quietly, but the anger of the Quraysh also increased. Muslims were mocked, beaten, and socially rejected. Some were tied under the hot sun, others were starved, and many lost their families and homes. Life in Makkah was no longer safe for those who believed in one God.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Chapters
Chapter 3: Early Persecution in Makkah
Early Persecution in Makkah In the early years after the birth of Islam, Makkah was a city deeply rooted in tradition, power, and pride. The Quraysh tribe controlled trade, religion, and social order. The Ka‘bah stood at the heart of the city, filled with idols that represented not only religious beliefs but also economic power. Pilgrims from across Arabia came to worship these idols, bringing wealth and status to the Quraysh. When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began preaching the message of one God, it was not seen as just a religious idea—it was viewed as a direct threat to the entire system of Makkah.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Chapters
Landing 2
In an airport full of people, nobody was there for her. When I gave him the flight number and arrival time, he answered that he just couldn’t wait to give me a crushing hug; we didn’t go into details about our meeting. Maybe they’re filming, and he’s super busy right now
By Andriana Sonnenblume 🌻2 months ago in Chapters
Landing 4
It was snowing when she got off the train at Leer. She wasn’t familiar with it; it hardly ever snowed in her hometown. It felt like a beautiful greeting, completely fit for Christmas, she loved it, she wanted to jump up and down with little squeals of joy like a happy toddler and catch snowflakes.
By Andriana Sonnenblume 🌻2 months ago in Chapters
Landing 3
Keeping his promise, he hurried back where he had left her. He had asked someone from the crew to bring her a coffee. He struggled concentrating on his work; he even messed up his lines twice, a fact that caused quizzical stares, raised eyebrows and suspecting half-smiles from the crew and his fellow actors.
By Andriana Sonnenblume 🌻2 months ago in Chapters
Chapter 2: The Birth of Islam (610 CE)
The Birth of Islam (610 CE) In the year 610 CE, the land of Arabia stood at a turning point in human history. The tribal society described in the previous chapter—marked by injustice, violence, and moral confusion—was about to encounter a message that would transform not only Arabia, but the entire world.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Chapters