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Behind the Last Window
Behind the Last Window The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. She had never stepped foot beyond the walls of the compound, but the window offered a tantalizing glimpse of the world beyond. The sky was always a bright blue, the trees a deep green, and the grass a vibrant shade of yellow. It was as if the window was a portal to another world, one that was far more beautiful and inviting than the one she knew.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Fiction
The Most Krampus-ful Time of the Year...
Every night at midnight, the purple clouds came out to dance with the blushing sky. A beautiful sight, giving lie to the dangers that appeared shortly after the clouds lit up the blackness, drowning out the stars and moon.
By Natasja Rose3 years ago in Fiction
Christmas Cakes & DUIs
This was Sherry Hamilton's first year working with Kildare Industries. The atmosphere was cheerful and happy as all twelve employees welcomed her and did their best for the company and their workers.
By Annelise Lords 3 years ago in Fiction
Next
Through the crackling of the fire, surrounded by the bricks that fortified its internal inferno, it was quite apparent that the man’s soul burned with. Till both the fire and his soul extinguish, so will his ambitions to live forth. Both flames that once stood firm with the roots surrounded by his personal library amongst the walls. Many who he breathed life into just to one day take away.
By DakTH3 years ago in Fiction
Hello Again
“My vision was blurry. The lights above and around carried their tails to one end to the other. Back and forth just like the chatter amongst voices I could not recognize. It was quite haunting in thought, but I felt warm. The warmth was unexplainable, not the depths of my body but in my spirit. My body felt numb and too stiff to move and when I did, these numb hands would caress and pin me down. I flared around further fear but did so with a smile, I think. I felt closer to home. I laid there fighting the beating of the drum. One after another. It got louder and perhaps more sinister, but the feeling of vibration kept the same. Ringing in my ears became louder with the drums. My eyes heavy but distinct voices became audible at this point, telling me to stay awake. I was afraid to go to sleep, but sleep was what I needed. I’ve had sleep paralysis before, so I didn’t think this was any different. The vibrational feeling became very loud and felt it in the warmth of my body to a point I was going to explode. My eyes then blinked slowly till they closed shut.
By DakTH3 years ago in Fiction
The world's oldest fossilized brain calls to question our theories about how it evolved
A recent study involving a fossil that died more than 525 million years ago may defy earlier theories on how brains evolved.
By Venu3 years ago in Fiction
The Last Window of Apollo. Runner-Up in Behind the Last Window Challenge.
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room... She glanced down at the papyrus on her lap. The hot flames bit at her nostrils as she struggled to finish her inscription before the fires finished their consumption of Troy.
By Emily Marie Concannon3 years ago in Fiction
Passing Through
Father Almighty, Deliver my people. Deliver my homeland. Restore the Emerald Isle to the World of Erie. Maybe you could bring Erie back to us again? In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
By Emily Marie Concannon3 years ago in Fiction
Survive
The outside world was unknown to her, but she could see a glimpse of it through the window in his room. She could see trees and the sun, sometimes birds of different colors, and chimneys smoking during the winter time. Once in a while she could hear children laughing outside, but she never saw them. She longed to be part of their play, but she new it was to dangerous for her.
By Dagmar Goeschick3 years ago in Fiction
The Underwood Dragon
Lilly is on school holidays; she went camping with her parents. She is sitting in her new Landcruiser, her parents assume there is enough space inside the Landcruiser to sleep and eat. But Lilly knows there's not enough space in the car. Lilly has a dog named Jeffy. He is coming to camp. Her brother Jordan does not want to come because Jeffy licks him and then Jeffy’s saliva comes out of his mouth and dribbles on Jordan's pants. I know that is a bit disgusting anyway, but Lilly’s parents decided that they were going to Underwood Island. In stories and news Lilly heard there are volcanoes, which are big and black. It has fire in it. Lilly said she is not scared of volcanoes if they do not erupt during my school holidays.
By Syeda Tamseel Fatima3 years ago in Fiction
10 Most Interesting Facts About the Vikings
Back in the day, the Vikings were a force to be reckoned with, and for good cause. the title They disliked the appellation "Vikings," which was code for "pirates." Given how brutal the Vikings were, it was undoubtedly a moniker that was whispered The Vikings were fierce warriors, but they were also gentle, compassionate people who took great pride in their appearance.
By jean ford3 years ago in Fiction
Now You're a Stensen
“Archibold, shut up and drink your blood!” came the shrill voice of Shavina from the other room. The young, pubescent vampire looked glumly down at his blood porridge. Shavina was a strict health addict who always made his blood curds, lovingly known as porridge, without sugar.
By Emily Marie Concannon3 years ago in Fiction