Magical Realism

Turning 21 and Feeling Lost
As I approach my 21st birthday, a milestone often associated with celebration and newfound freedoms, I find myself engulfed in a storm of questions and uncertainties. Instead of feeling excited, I am overwhelmed by a sense of unease. With just a few months to go, the looming pressure of expectations and the reality of having nothing concrete to show for my efforts in life have created a stressful mental state. Here's how I'm navigating this challenging period.
By Lil'Rosie2 years ago in Chapters
A Love That Transcends Time
Heart beats fast, colors and promises. How can one describe the overwhelming rush of emotions that accompany true love? For me, these words encapsulate my feelings for you, Prince. A love that has waited through countless days and nights, a love that will endure for a thousand years and more. In the presence of your unwavering strength, I find the courage to be brave. How can I love when I'm afraid to fall? The answer lies in watching you stand alone, resolute and inspiring. Your strength banishes my doubts, allowing me to step closer to you, to the love that we share.
By Lil'Rosie2 years ago in Chapters
The Ink of Resilience
In a world that often feels chaotic and unpredictable, finding solace in the written word can be a powerful form of healing. For better or worse, I am a writer. It is through my pen that I navigate the tumultuous seas of existence, weaving narratives that reflect both the beauty and the pain of the human experience.
By Lil'Rosie2 years ago in Chapters
Rebel's Eternity
The world around them continued to shift and settle, a kaleidoscope of realities merging into a new, impossible landscape. Phoenix stepped forward, his eyes never leaving Lyra's transformed visage.
By Daisy Kebaso2 years ago in Chapters
Rebel's Gambit
The blinding white light faded, and Lyra found herself gasping for air, her senses overwhelmed. As her vision cleared, she realized she was no longer in the Nexus. Instead, she stood in the middle of a bustling city street, sleek hovercars zipping by overhead and holographic advertisements flickering on every surface. The future – but not the one she had just left.
By Daisy Kebaso2 years ago in Chapters
Rebel's Crossroads
The air crackled with tension as the group stood frozen, caught between the urgent pleas of future Lyra and the chaos erupting around them. Present Lyra's eyes locked with Phoenix's, a silent conversation passing between them in mere seconds. With a barely perceptible nod, they made their decision.
By Daisy Kebaso2 years ago in Chapters
Rebel's Paradox
The tunnels shook violently as the roar grew louder, closer. Lyra's body pulsed with energy, her eyes wide with a mixture of fear and fascination. Phoenix stood beside her, one hand on her shoulder, the other clenched around the grip of his gun – a weapon he knew would likely be useless against whatever was coming.
By Daisy Kebaso2 years ago in Chapters
Rebel's Resonance
The city awakened to a new reality, one where the very fabric of society had been irrevocably altered. News of the destruction of the mysterious facility spread like wildfire, accompanied by reports of strange occurrences across the globe. People were changing, evolving in ways that defied explanation.
By Daisy Kebaso2 years ago in Chapters
Rebel's Metamorphosis
The facility trembled, alarms blaring as Lyra strode through its corridors. Her newly awakened powers surged through her, allowing her to manipulate the very fabric of the building's technology with mere thoughts. Security doors slid open before her, cameras short-circuited, and the once-impenetrable fortress bent to her will.
By Daisy Kebaso2 years ago in Chapters
Rebel's Ascension
The city pulsed with an uneasy energy as night fell. Phoenix stood atop a abandoned building, his eyes scanning the horizon. The events of the past few days had left him reeling, but he couldn't afford to let his guard down. Not when Lyra's life hung in the balance.
By Daisy Kebaso2 years ago in Chapters
Portals & Paths: The Nine Gems
Chapter 3: EMERALD Pailin’s ears woke first. A thousand voices stomped on his swelling head while a dark and swirling world pushed Purge into his body. Damp dirt and moss filled Pai’s lungs with each breath. He felt hardness and wetness beneath his weight.
By Jeffrey Scott2 years ago in Chapters
Blood of my Blood
Aileana closed her eyes, drawing a deep breath as the pulse of Ancient Magic thrummed through her. The clearing, encircled by sentinel-like trees, was her sanctuary, a place where the whispers of nature spoke to her burgeoning power. With a calm exhale, she extended her arm, her fingertips dancing in the air as if plucking the strings of an unseen harp. A gust of wind obeyed her silent command, rustling the leaves around her in a crescendo of whispered secrets.
By Mara Edwards2 years ago in Chapters