I had trouble sleeping last night. Thoughts of the Don and his men circled endlessly through my mind. I tried to get more details from Jess before leaving the bakery, but she told me I had to wait until morning. Well, it’s morning. I got to the Bakery a few minutes early and have to…
Hi everyone! Welcome to the first chapter of my free online novel! This story is about a sixteen-year-old girl living in a dystopian society where everyone lives beneath the Earth’s surface. I don’t want to spoil too much, but she essentially gets pulled into a secret organization, and adventures follow. If you like what you…
A pounding above my head causes my heart to skip a beat. I knew they’d find me eventually, but I didn’t think it’d be so soon—sneaky buggers. I’d hoped to be able to give them the slip again, but I can’t think of a way out. I’m cornered like a rat. In many ways, I…
Deep in the Grand Canyon lies a little slice of paradise known as Havasupi. It is a place of pristine waterfalls and towering cliffs, but it is also the home of the Havasu Indians. If you pay the right price, you can stay in Havasupi, but you have to be prepared for a journey. There…
I grabbed my seat as the train shook around me. I’ve always hated this part of my day, but there’s no other choice. You either take the train, or you don’t go at all. Funny how I used to be excited about this. I’ll always remember the first time I saw the train. We were…
For context, I work several days a week as a hiking guide for a fitness resort. Guests come and stay for a minimum of one week and hike each morning. One week in particular, I had the chance to hike with a man who’d been born and raised in Ireland. For the sake of this…
“What are you doing?” one asked. “Are you crazy?” another said. “A little, yes,” I answered, and I meant it. It’s hard to feel sane while you’re willingly in the act of trying to pick up a wild tarantula. Like any sane person, tarantulas always scared me. I don’t have to deal with them very…
When I was young, I loved to play airsoft, or at least I liked to shoot airsoft guns. Getting hit by them wasn’t so enjoyable, but it was worth the price. I was a pretty good shot, and when I did get hit, it rarely hurt too badly. There were times it did hurt, like…
A detailed account of a day spent in Paris, exploring the city and soaking in its history, culture, and beauty. The trip included visits to iconic sites like the Arc de Triumph and the Eiffel Tower, as well as lesser-known spots. The day was infused with surprise discoveries, authentic French cuisine, and even a spontaneous jazz dance.
“The Legend of Knocksheogowna” is a gripping tale penned by T. Crofton Croker in the 1800s, blending Irish folklore with spine-chilling events. The story centers around a fairy terrorizing a farmer’s cattle, which ends when a brave man, Larry Hoolahan, earns her respect and coaxes her to halt her menace. This intriguing narrative offers deep insights into Irish folklore and its mystical magical beings.