Dystopian

The Real-world of a little girl
A fierce, stormy, snowy night stretched across a vast, barren, icy desert, but light still shone from a small house there. The weather outside was so harsh and deadly that there was no hope for life in sight. The sky seemed to be weeping, its tears touching the ground below. Amid the fierce, icy winds, when the sound of bombs and bullets echoed through the atmosphere, it felt as if a bloodthirsty wolf was tearing out a human’s heart and devouring it right before their eyes.
By Karan w. about a year ago in Chapters
Where the Sidewalk Ends (the story) - Epilogue
“Jace! Get over here, you old boot!” Kayden laughs as the hound tries and fails to catch his prey. An elusive butterfly.
By Heather Zieffle about a year ago in Chapters
Where the Sidewalk Ends (the story) - Part 10
Einith checks the sewer entrance for the hundredth time. As soon as she’d gotten word that the chip had activated, she’d hopped on a bike and made her way here.
By Heather Zieffle about a year ago in Chapters
Where the Sidewalk Ends (the story) - Part 9
They exit the bullet train at Old Town just as the tension around them shifts. Instead of the steady flow of human traffic, people are gathering in groups, looks of uncertainty and murmurs of confusion filling the air.
By Heather Zieffle about a year ago in Chapters
Where the Sidewalk Ends (the story) - Part 8
Closing his eyes, Kayden slowly knocks his head against the gritty floor in frustration. He’s once more lying on his stomach and staring into the server room.
By Heather Zieffle about a year ago in Chapters
Where the Sidewalk Ends (the story) - Part 7
Closing his eyes, Kayden manages another bite of the nearly tasteless protein bar before tossing it aside. He chews an absurdly long time before choking it down.
By Heather Zieffle about a year ago in Chapters
Where the Sidewalk Ends (the story) - Part 6
Kayden’s heart thumps as he cautiously makes his way back through the rubble. Einith and a few others had accompanied him to the sewer entrance early this morning.
By Heather Zieffle about a year ago in Chapters
Where the Sidewalk Ends (the story) - Part 5
Kayden’s eyes crack open at the soft laugh that reaches his ears. For a second, his sleepy mind thinks it’s Jace, and he grins. But as his surroundings come into focus, the events of what happened rush back, and he bolts upright in his cot.
By Heather Zieffle about a year ago in Chapters
Stand Against Injustice and Remain Just: A Call for Humanity
Stand Against Injustice and Remain Just: A Call for Humanity In a world filled with complexities and inequalities, standing up against injustice is one of the most powerful actions we can take. The notion of “do not tolerate injustice and do not do injustice to anyone” is a moral directive that challenges us to lead lives rooted in fairness, compassion, and responsibility. When we stand against unfairness, not only do we protect others, but we also preserve our own integrity. This article explores why opposing injustice is crucial, how it shapes our society, and how small, compassionate acts of justice create ripples that inspire and transform lives.
By Dipak Pawarabout a year ago in Chapters
World In Tatters Ch. 50
I wake up to the same four brick walls I see every day, the only indication of the passage of time a dim light from the tiny window in the corner of my cell. That, and the deep growling in my stomach.
By Kevin Barkmanabout a year ago in Chapters
World in Tatters Ch. 49. Content Warning.
I can’t sleep the night before the trials. Honestly, I don’t know if anyone else can either. I try to avoid speaking with Alice and the others. Partially from anxiety, but mostly because I just don’t know what I would say. Any time they come near me, I just close my eyes and pretend.
By Kevin Barkmanabout a year ago in Chapters
Read this if you are in need for comfort
Hey there stranger! If you are reading this, I hope you are doing okay:) Even if you are not it is okay. I do not want to tell you to be optimistic or pretend to have it all together because I know how chaotic and messy life can be sometimes. While I know you are not feeling okay, that is why probably you have reached upon this video. I hope you remember that there are still so many days when life will feel lighter, where the beauty of nature will astonish you with the warmth of the sun and the somberness of the night.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Chapters