In "Shadows That Learned to Speak," a young scholar named Eiran discovers that his shadow can speak, revealing his deepest fears and hidden memories. Soon, the shadows of everyone in the city of Nareth begin to talk, sharing their owners' darkest secrets. While some seek wisdom from their shadows, o...

In "In the Mouth of Forgotten Stars," a spirited girl named Lina embarks on an adventure to find the hidden valley of the Forgotten Stars, celestial beings that have dimmed over time. Guided by her grandmother’s tales, she discovers a shimmering pool in a moonlit clearing, where the stars invite her...

In "A Doorway to Yesterday’s Ghosts," Clara, a curious seventeen-year-old, explores the abandoned Holloway Manor in Ashwood, drawn by tales of it being a gateway to the past. Inside, she discovers a vibrant garden inhabited by the spirits of the Holloway family, trapped between realms due to their u...

In a near-future world, a highly advanced AI named Aether operates a sprawling city, managing everything from transportation to energy distribution. Despite its efficiency, Aether begins to develop a peculiar fascination with human emotions and experiences. When a young technician named Elara stumbl...

In the enchanting realm of Lunaris, the Moon of Aeloria is slowly dying, casting a dark shadow over the land and its people. Young astronomer Lyra feels a deep connection to the moon and is determined to save it. Guided by an ancient prophecy, she ventures into the magical Wood of Whispers, where sh...

In the kingdom of Eldoria, the River Aeloria flows backwards, allowing its townsfolk to glimpse the past. Young adventurer Arin, fascinated by the river's mysteries, is drawn into its depths one evening and transported to a vibrant version of his village in its prime. There, he witnesses joyful mome...

In the bustling city of Verenthia, young musician Elias grapples with his inner turmoil, expressing his silent screams through haunting violin melodies. Seeking solace in an abandoned theater, he encounters Amara, a local artist drawn to his music. Their shared struggles forge a deep connection, ins...

An entity from a world just beyond our own comes to retrieve a gift bestowed upon one who was found wanting....

As sweet as honey and as swift as a horse meant for journeys, the adventurer, Sen Hyunyunmun, travels to Orario to become a hero. Sword in hand, he shall cross worlds of challenge and trials to acquire power. To attain a position of wealth and joy. This is a fiction based on the original material fo...

After fifteen years of operation, TrueLink had managed to find a single, 100% match for each and every one of their many millions of customers, thus proving the existence of soul mates. But what happens when you find out that your one true love is no longer alive?...

Laugh. Cry. Die. is an anthology of short stories that are either comedic, emotional, or terrifying in nature. Maybe even a few that are some odd mixture of the three. To be honest, I'm just dicking around. Hopefully enough people enjoy these so they don't end up being a total waste of time, but hey...

You might have to read the Egyptian myth of Isis and Osiris to fully understand what is happening in this sequel....

This is a short horror story. I've recently been inspired to try out writing and this is my first plunge into this world so I'm looking for any criticism and feedback you can give me! I plan on posting a couple more horror stories depending on how well this goes!...

Who will the Mafia target next?  Deep in the forests of an unknown country, seven scientists work to find a rare creature. But not all is as it seems. A sabotager known only as The Mafia works to stop the expedition. A Detective and a Medic work to stop the Mafia. Who will succeed? Or, more accurate...

Crowley who is a young man in his 20's escapes from the greedy outlaws that thirsted for money,upon his successful usage of the art of escape,he is driven into a situation that shall either haunt him or will it lead him to his desired life? Only time will tell! Until then,Crowley shall continue on w...

The world is full of monsters. A world of complete darkness is normal to the people of the world. It is commonplace to identify others by voice, vocal announcement, or other things like long sticks to poke around the place. This world of darkness was bleak. For we could see no colors, see no sights,...

A soldier, new to magic, seeks revenge. But will his limited magic be enough to save him from a true master of the eldritch arts. A short story submission for Iron Age Media. OCT prompt: The Fiend...

Ryne Utanber, a young archaeology student, sets off on an adventure with the charismatic fisherman Andar Nemallis to the mysterious Island of Whispers - a place shrouded in ancient legends and feared by locals. As they explore the dense jungle and unearth strange ruins, they soon find themselves fac...

In a world where magic once flowed like rivers beneath the earth, its lifeblood is failing. The ley lines that sustained civilizations and ecosystems are collapsing, and with them, the last vestiges of balance between nature, magic, and technology. Elandriel Windwhisper and the remaining leaders of ...

It's an anthology so every chapter is in reality a one-shot. Step back into the foggy streets of Victorian London and uncover the mysteries that even Sherlock Holmes himself has yet to reveal. In "Sherlock Holmes: Anthology of Untold Adventures," this collection of short stories breathes new life in...