Fiction

Baptized By Fire. Content Warning.
My lungs burn with every inhale I take. I don't have a destination, but I know staying put means certain death. It was after midnight, and I was casually driving along the dark, deserted highway, Lana Del Rey playing in the background, when an unexpected emergency alert went off. I spared a quick glance at my cell, annoyed at the interruption, but then I saw the word 'ATTACK' flash across the screen, and my heart skidded to a halt.
By B2 years ago in Critique
My Last Hope
Dirt compressed underneath my feet, leaving a footprint in its wake. Sticks snapped, agitating what shouldn’t be alerted to my existence. I bolted through the army of trees, unsure of orientation.
By Shazee Tahir2 years ago in Critique
Never Piss Off An Author (You Will End Up in Our Next Work!)
A cliché statement, yes, but true, nonetheless. It comes with the territory of watching this world turn (and burn) before my very eyes as well as your own, I’m sure of it. In my own case, I have felt story upon story begging me to be written as more events unfold, not merely in current events globally, but in the behind the scenes of said events. Never mind how such events may impact my own life—bigger things are at play and must be called out!
By Jackie Barrows2 years ago in Critique
Critique Requested: "The Kelpie"
Begging for critique! Overall, I like The Kelpie, but the opening of Part One feels rambling and completely all over the place. It needs toightening, and I'm floundering. Which bits would you cut? Is there anything that pulls you out of the story? Does it matter that I haven't named the town or village where she lives? Is that a flaw?
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique
Love, Sweat and 6 Years
Hello everyone, I’ve written this short story years ago, but I want to workshop it some more. I would like your honest feedback. Thank you!
By Jay,when I write2 years ago in Critique
Critiques Needed: First pages of Project Styx. Top Story - January 2024. Content Warning.
Authors note: I would like constructive critiques on the first pages of a sci-fi fantasy book I am working on. I would like to know first impressions and things that need to be worked on. This is so I can get an idea of what an agent or editor might think. I also know that this is long—no need to read the whole thing, in fact, tell me when you lose interest.
By K. Kocheryan2 years ago in Critique
Navigating the Unknown
Now, let's embark on a journey into the future, speculating about what the year 2100 might look like across different aspects of our lives.
By Daniel Mero Dizon2 years ago in Critique
Exploring the Silurian Hypothesis
The prevalent belief that we are the first technological civilization on Earth is challenged by the intriguing possibility that others may have come before us.
By Daniel Mero Dizon2 years ago in Critique
Nothing particularly remarkable
You were not paying attention, when you died. A car hit you as you were crossing the street. Fatal. It was a painless death.
By Mieczyslaw Oz2 years ago in Critique
Fans are Divided as "The One Piece" Trailer is Released
The recent unveiling of WIT Studio's trailer for the "One Piece" remake has sparked a division among fans. While some eagerly anticipate potential improvements such as reduced filler and improved pacing, others express reservations, particularly regarding the timing of the adaptation and possible alterations to the beloved voice cast and soundtrack. This divide underscores the deep emotional connection fans maintain with the original series, highlighting the intricacies of introducing changes to a well-established and cherished anime.
By Sugam Basnet2 years ago in Critique
Lovecraft Country (TV Series)
The television series, "Lovecraft Country" is a horror and historical fiction set in 1950s Chicago. The Freeman family makes travel guides for Black Americans traveling in the pre-Civil Rights era. They quickly learn that they must battle racism by understanding the threatening magic surrounding them.
By Riah the Writer2 years ago in Critique
Dark Obsessions A Kate Barnes Thriller
Who likes a mystery? Marie Sutro has written 'Dark Obsessions A Kate Barnes Thriller'. This a murder mystery where the detective Kate Barnes who needs time to pull herself together due to what happened during a previous case that affected her in many ways. Kate has some personal issues to work through and a trip to the Northwest United States could be just the place where the answers could be found in more ways than one. Marie has written this mystery that gives the reader quite a ride into a psychological thriller. The cover art does give the reader a sense of the territory the reader is about to enter. The main character of Kate has many dimensions and Marie Sutro brings those dimensions to light and makes the reader like Kate and will bring about an understanding of what one's mind has to learn to deal with both the past and the present in a given situation.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique