Fiction
ENDURANCE BEYOUND APOCALYPSE
Days 148-159 witnessed a complex unfolding of events following the overthrow of Billy and his crew. Amidst differing opinions on how to proceed, Ruslana, drawing on her past experiences, vehemently opposed a violent resolution. Instead, she ensured that Billy and his crew faced a makeshift prison for their crimes. The decision, tough but just, left a lingering doubt about the wisdom of confining Billy. Personally, I contemplated a more decisive and lethal solution.
By Okafor Emmanuel2 years ago in Chapters
ENDURANCE BEYOUND APOCALYPSE
Day 1: The recollection of the preceding night persists vividly in my thoughts as the first day unfolds. Unbeknownst to me, it marked the conclusion of regular nights on Earth. Celebrating a friend's birthday, I found myself abruptly awoken at 6 AM by a deafening noise and a burst of light, as if a colossal force had thrown me out of bed. Escaping just in time, my three-story home crumbled, subjected to a violent rupture, and I suffered burns from the ensuing tempest.
By Okafor Emmanuel2 years ago in Chapters
ENDURANCE BEYOUND APOCALYPSE
Days 51-69 Days 51-69 were marked by a significant shift in our strategy. The decision was made to journey south from Los Angeles, tracing the 5 Freeway all the way to San Diego. Despite my initial apprehension about the presence of crucial military installations in that region, witnessing a plane heading in the same direction lifted our spirits. The stark reality was that we were left with limited options as a substantial portion of LA County had been devastated by a nuclear strike, and the surrounding terrain was inhospitable. While heading north towards smaller communities was a conceivable alternative, we concluded that our best course of action was to reach a location the government would likely prioritize securing – and that meant San Diego.
By Okafor Emmanuel2 years ago in Chapters
Short Reads
Dear Vocal readers, What follows is a short compendium of my works that are four minutes or less for your reading pleasure. For all those times that you want to read something, but are short on time. Please be sure to check back, as the list grows. And thank you for following me on this journey.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Chapters
The Waltz
Glittering crystal chandeliers hung above the undulating ballroom as a full orchestra played Strauss’s Blue Danube Waltz. Despite her wallflower status, thirty-something Rydun Foss grinned, blood pulsing with energy. She sipped a glass of pinot noir, swaying as she watched her parents dance together with their full attention. They were the Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers of the gathered dance club, only their love was not an act.
By Barbara Steinhauser 2 years ago in Chapters
UNWAVERING TRUST
My journey starts in the humble settings of Edenvale. A small dusty town with closely woven houses and no back yards. Kids running on the street to create their own versions of childhood, and brothers discovering newfound urgency in highly risky experiments. Not the kind that motivate for empowerment and development but the kind that differentiate between making it out of Edenvale and being trapped in the Ferris wheel.
By WaterFlows2 years ago in Chapters
