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Submitted to Contest #270
The kitchen was a whirlwind of activity, but now, as the last plates were scrubbed clean and the aroma of tonight's specials slowly dissipated, tranquility began to settle in. The staff, weary but satisfied, congregated near the exit, awaiting the final words from their leader.Chef Elena stood at the heart of the kitchen, her pristine white coat marked with the remnants of a hard night's work. Her eyes, tired but twinkling with pride, scanned the room, taking in the faces of her team. "Everyone, gather around!" she called out, her voice carr...
Submitted to Contest #215
On a tempestuous weekend, four friends – two boys and two girls- found themselves in a remote holiday home far removed from the city's hustle and bustle. The house, nestled amidst a dense forest, was surrounded by towering trees and echoed with the wilderness's sounds. The home's main allure was Elara, a sophisticated artificial intelligence system controlling every home aspect. "Hi, welcome to your stay," Elara chimed in her synthetic yet charming voice that echoed throughout the house. "You'll never want to leave..." The friends shared a l...
Submitted to Contest #210
The moon hung low in the night sky, casting an eerie silver glow over the tranquil suburban neighborhood. The houses stood in solemn darkness, their windows reflecting the obsidian void.Among them, a standard residential house seemed to blend seamlessly into the quietude, but within its walls, a storm of fear was brewing.Tasmin dashed out of the house, her breath quick and erratic, panic etched across her features. Her eyes were wide, reflecting a terror that seemed to emanate from the very core of her being. The house's lights remained unli...
Submitted to Contest #206
VRRRRR VRRRRR VRRRR.“Emilia…EMILIA. Darling, it’s one am,” said Audrey checking the clock whilst squinting through her tiredness. “Actually, one thirty-three am.” Emilia was twelve years old, but the past twelve months had been extremely tough. She lost her parents in a car accident, both were detectives, and she was now living with her parents’ best friend Audrey Sanderson.Audrey had two children, Jackson, now 19, who was living up north whilst in university studying Forensics and Crime Investigations. Her other child was Rose, Em...
Submitted to Contest #204
The hot sun was high in the clear sky, casting a merciless heat over the vast desert expanse of the Wild West. There were cowboys, outlaws, and a relentless pursuit of manifest destiny in the 1860s. It was also a time when the unimaginable was about to become a harsh reality. In a blinding flash of light, a strange craft raced across the sky, heading directly for the Earth's surface. Unknown to the people below, a hunter from another planet had abruptly crash-landed in the middle of the desert. The smoke and dust plume that the explosion...
Submitted to Contest #202
“My shift changed again,” these were James’ first words to Brian that early Monday morning. Brian zipped up his jeans while entering the kitchen. The sight of James leaning on the counter surprised him. Between the two of them, Brian always woke first. “Why are you up at five in the morning?” he broke the collar of his uniform. Crissy’ Coffee required all employees to wear white polos. On the left breast was its logo containing a coffee mug. James sipped a beer nonchalantly. He wore a tank top and shorts as pajamas. Under the...
Submitted to Contest #201
I stare at the cracked mirror in the dimly lit backstage room, trying to recognise the person staring back at me. The once vibrant eyes now carry a weariness that no amount of success can erase. My name is Jake, and I've poured every ounce of my being into becoming a rock star, but lately, I've begun to question if it was worth it. Our band, "The Fallen," was born in the dingy basement of a rundown apartment building. We were just a group of misfits with a shared dream and an insatiable hunger for music. Countless hours were spent rehearsi...
Submitted to Contest #200
“The Darkness of Gossip” Chapter 1: Whispers in the Shadows “My lips are sealed”, that's what Clara told everyone in the town last week. They accused her of spreading false information, of being a gossip. But what they didn’t know is that sometimes, whispers hold more truth than anyone could imagine. In the small, tight-knit community of Brookside, lived Clara. She had a knack for collecting rumors and spinning them into stories that spread like wildfire. Clara revealed in the attention it brought her, the power to shape the perception...
Submitted to Contest #199
"The Diary'" Chapter 1: The Scout Leader's Tale The flames of the campfire danced and crackled, casting eerie shadows on the faces of the gathered scouts. It was a perfect night for a spooky story, and the scout leader, Mr. Thompson, had just the tale to send shivers down their spines. "Alright, kids," Mr. Thompson began, his voice low and mysterious. "Gather 'round, for I have a true story that will chill you to the bone. It happened not too far from here, in the darkness of a moonless night." The young scouts leaned in closer, their ey...
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