Category Short Story

A Lonely Walk

It was a dull, grey evening with a sky that threatened rain. The morning had been cold and wet with a brisk wind that swept the rain across the land. I sat in the corner shivering like the sails on…

The Bottom Of The Ocean

Mia dived into the ocean. Even with all her specialist scuba diving equipment, the first thing she noticed was the cold. It engulfed her as if she was being wrapped in a frozen blanket. The second thing that struck her…

Pulse

The sea began to harvest its once-dormant strength. The tranquillity of it appeared hazy like a long lost dream. Presently, the torrent waves were gripping the seafloor and hurling themselves along the cliffside. Barraging waves pulsed back and forth amidst…

Paranoia

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The spectral darkness of that night would never escape my memory. It still endured the paranoic crypt-quiet. Steadily, I crept along the jungle path paved by the heaving wind as the hollow sound of wildlife surrounded me. Rustling leaves began…

In The Depths

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A gunshot went off, shattering the stillness of the night. Liam stood at the entrance of his porch and peered into the darkness. There was no moon and he could not see a thing. He wondered who had fired the…

The Jungle Binoculars

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Edward and Sarah hesitantly pushed open the doors leading to the attic. It was their go-to hiding space for when they were in a spot of trouble like they were now. “Let’s check out that box over there” whispered Edward,…