Memoir
A Journey Through Shadows
The delicate lace of my beloved nude nightgown dances lightly against the contours of my chest, inciting an intimate whisper of sensation. The melodious strains of James Hill add a subtle harmony to the balmy summer night, an invisible orchestra playing a serenade just for me. Incense weaves its smoky tendrils throughout the bedroom, blending with the invigorating evening air that sneaks in through the bedroom window left ajar. This alchemy of elements, meticulously arranged, has fashioned a sanctuary that is, in essence, calming yet invigorating, introspective yet expansive, and subtly provocative.
By A Lady with a Pen3 years ago in Chapters
Unveiling the Truth ~ Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1 One Night My plane landed at Cleveland Hopkins Airport around one o’ clock in the morning. I was nervous all day because again I had to leave my home to fix the mistakes of others. I think that was when I washed my hands of all the experiences that led me to my biological family.
By Emily Radford(Rising Phoenix)3 years ago in Chapters
1988
I grew up in an environment where showing too much confidence was equated with cockiness, and self-assurance was looked upon more as a sense of superiority than a virtue. Instead of being encouraged to loudly celebrate achievements, we were told not to be a braggart.
By Cathy holmes3 years ago in Chapters
Desperation Is Clawed
When Moses finished his Master’s, he decided to move to Honolulu. Given the free trade agreement between Canada and the United States, the flexibility of his online job, Sophie’s fondness for Hawai'i, and his growing love for these Polynesian islands, he found it easy to realise his plan. He sold most of their furniture, bought an expensive notebook computer, and practically gave away all of his books, save those that he could fit into a sturdy suitcase and take with him to his promised land. But which books should he take? Which books were (are) indispensable? Which books should survive after his disappearance, after humanity’s downfall?
By Patrick M. Ohana3 years ago in Chapters
Phantom Shift-Introduction
Sitting in a dark room, a woman approaches from “The Group”. They have an offer for you. A simple job for one of The Activity’s best agents. A simple task for a man of your talents. Retrieve Doctor Cardoso’s journal and a copy of the Empire's world-dominating devices, and relieve the United States from their dominance.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Chapters
Beer Money. Runner-Up in Chapters Challenge. Top Story - August 2023.
Masters Degree secured, job quit, full-time writing career underway, the first part of my revenge was almost complete. Who cared if I was a fat, ambitious, opinionated motherfucker? Well, him obviously, but who else?
By S. A. Crawford3 years ago in Chapters
I Am Who I Am (Memoir)
Two of the memories I have left of my dad are of him blind with rage. I think I’ll never forget them because they told me more about life than just the goofy good times and laughing uncontrollably together. One of these memories involves two other people who it feels like devoted years of their lives to solely take care of me and my dad. My grandmother and Uncle Harvey.
By Alexis Dean Jr.3 years ago in Chapters
