The Odd Rule In the quiet suburb, an unease had settled over their modest home. Something sinister lurked beneath the surface of their seemingly idyllic life. It began with a seemingly innocuous decree: no more than two showers a week. The odd rule was imposed suddenly, shrouded in vague environmental concern. There was a strange […]

Unexpected Treasure Padlo stared the old man down, a frown gracing his forehead as he shook his head. He should have known this would happen, that someone would try to scam him in order to pay even less than the $2 it went for. “No deal, sir.” the boy said, standing his ground with his […]

Wandering Off Maria was the proud owner of a gentle pit bull named Luna, whose loyalty was as unwavering as her friendly nature. Each day, without fail, Luna would dart through the slightly ajar gate and wander off into the neighborhood. Although initially apprehensive about her furry friend’s safety and whereabouts, Maria soon realized that […]

Everything Changed Chris Thompson couldn’t wait to marry the woman he’d spent the last three years of his life with. She was kind and beautiful, but there was something he didn’t know about it. The day he learned the truth, his entire world came crashing down around him. He’d loved her for so long, but […]

La feliz anticipación de Aylin Aylin se despertó con la suave luz de la mañana y una sonrisa se dibujó en sus labios mientras se estiraba bajo las acogedoras mantas.  Se suponía que hoy empezaría su felicidad para siempre. Había encontrado en Adam al amor de su vida, y se casarían dentro de dos semanas. […]

Una nueva incorporación Martin Thompson y su esposa, Sarah, experimentaron el milagro del parto cuando dieron la bienvenida al mundo a su primer hijo.  El aire se llenó de una mezcla de expectación, alegría y nerviosismo mientras sostenían a su recién nacido en brazos, maravillados por sus diminutos dedos y su nariz de botón.  Era […]

The Discovery Two weeks had passed since Sarah and Jack Harper disappeared, leaving Cedar Creek in a state of despair. Ethan, an avid hiker seeking solace in nature, found himself drawn to the rugged wilderness surrounding the town. As he ventured deeper into the forest, he stumbled upon an old, overgrown trail hidden amidst the […]

The Marks Of Their Heads She glanced through her camera lens, and suddenly, the air thickened—the kind of moment that chills the spine and pricks at every nerve. All four of them were there, each tiny forehead marked with the same eerie mark. As she zoomed in, her heart skipped; the room’s light seemed to […]

Beneath the Oak Tree’s Shadow The couple’s relationship with their grandmother, the formidable Mee-maw, had always teetered on a delicate balance. The entire family had amassed wealth and land over generations, with their grandmother being the custodian of their vast properties. She wouldn’t let go of any signing power to either of her sons. But […]

5 alternatives to you morning coffee. Coffee can be healthy in moderation. You should not be consuming more than 3-4 cups daily. Some people love their coffee and some of us don’t like it at all. Whether you are a lover or hater of coffee, there are many alternatives if you need or want to […]