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The Pivot
hamed
Jan 21, 2025
For years, Marcus had been the go-to web developer for small businesses in his city. He built sleek websites for bakeries, boutiques, and even a local zoo. His clients loved …
The Ridge Burns
hamed
Jan 12, 2025
The morning was postcard perfect. The ocean glistened under the pale sun, the breeze carried a faint saltiness, and the jacarandas along the winding streets were bursting with purple blooms. …
Dangerously Cold Wind Chill Challenge
hamed
Jan 22, 2025
Lenny had never been one to shy away from a challenge. So when he saw the weather forecast that morning—“Wind chill advisory: Dangerous conditions. Stay indoors if possible.”—he saw nothing …
The Art of Choosing
hamed
Jan 12, 2025
Sarah's mother always said grace before dinner, even when Sarah stopped bowing her head. Her father always asked about her grades, even when she'd long graduated. Her brother always made …
Thank U, Filler
hamed
Jan 29, 2025
Ariana Grande adjusted the mic, her diamond-studded ring catching the spotlight. Another award. Another speech. She should be used to this by now. "Wow, this is… insane," she said, clutching …
The New Secretary
hamed
Jan 26, 2025
The oak-paneled walls of the Pentagon’s Secretary of Defense office felt more like a bunker than a workspace. Pete Hegseth adjusted his tie, his reflection staring back from the massive …
The Curse of Love and Immortality - Chapter 5: Yasmin and the Prince of Winter
dehongi
Jan 16, 2025
The king’s voice carried a chill that matched the story he was about to tell. The flickering flames in the hearth seemed to dance slower as he began, their warmth …
The Threads of Fate | Chapter 10: The End of the Thread
dehongi
Jan 25, 2025
The threads had shown him every possibility, every twist and turn of his life. He had walked the paths he could have taken, and those he had avoided. He had …
The Last Rainbow Serpent
hamed
Jan 20, 2025
In the heart of the Yarra River, where city bridges cast long shadows over its tired waters, the last Rainbow Serpent lingered. Once, Goorialla had woven through pristine streams and …
The White Div's Daughter
hamed
Jan 19, 2025
The cavern shimmered with frost, each crystal a fragile web of light. Shirin sat at the mouth of the cave, her pale hair spilling like moonlight down her back, her …