Fiction
The Mask Slips
All things considered, the lecture Theo received from his father could've been worse. At the very least, it was short and to the point. He didn't even mention the fresh bruise on Theo's nose. If he even bothered to notice it at all, that is. Thaddeus had already left for work when Theo got up the next morning, leaving the seventeen-year-old to fend for himself for breakfast. As usual. Although he headed off to school without so much as a "good morning" note from his father, Thaddeus Quill's words from the night before still rang clearly in Theo's ears.
By Natalie Gray5 months ago in Chapters
Businesswoman Chapter 311
A drip stopped with an electronic whir. Yes, Lisa possessed a faucet that canceled dripping. She grinned and sipped her French pressed coffee. There appeared to be a moment in time where she could just recover and relax before going into a digital battle.
By Skyler Saunders5 months ago in Chapters
The Prison Ship - Part 3
Continued from Part 2 Part 3 Decay doesn’t begin with a scream — it begins with an echo. First came the cough. Nothing serious — light, dry, almost trivial. Maria took it as a result of damp nights; Stefan, as the trace of too much laughter. Laughter that, even then, sounded too sharp in the silence.
By Tanya Zheleva5 months ago in Chapters
The Season 2 premiere of Landman features Sam Elliott's first appearance: New Drama Starring Billy Bob Thornton
When Landman rebooted for the sequel, it did more than simply pick up the elements of its oil-soaked drama; it added a towering presence that transformed the series' whole environment. Sam Elliott, with his undeniable gravity and a voice that seems sculpted from the West itself, walked into the drama as Tommy Norris' estranged father, played by Billy Bob Thornton. The series' emotional landscape was instantly enhanced by this casting choice, which added additional layers of tension, history, and silent sadness.
By Raviha Imran5 months ago in Chapters
At Arm's Length
Theo knew from the brochure that Hill Academy was quite large. The brochure, however, did not give the school an ounce of justice. The sprawling campus had more acreage than students. Among its many buildings set aside for core classes, Hill Academy sported a baseball, football, and American football field, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, two tennis courts, and a running track. For those less athletically inclined, there were computer labs and music rooms galore, as well as a massive library and an auditorium to rival the Apollo.
By Natalie Gray5 months ago in Chapters
The Prison Ship - Part 2
Continued from Part 1 Part 2 Maria and Stefan were the kind of people everyone loved to hate — young, beautiful, in love, and, worst of all, unbearably free. Of those who walk barefoot along the beach, with sea-salted lips and eyes free of fear, free of compromise, free of limits.
By Tanya Zheleva5 months ago in Chapters
Knotted Roots - Part 18
I awoke the next morning, my body still aching from the brawl with Greg. Rolling over, I saw my phone lying on the charger on the bedside table. I must’ve drifted into a deep sleep as I awaited Jane’s text letting me know she was home safely. When I checked for the message, I didn’t see any texts or missed calls. I figured she must’ve gone to bed and fallen asleep when she got home, it was an emotionally exhausting day. Hunched over, my head pounding with a headache, similar to that of a hangover. I pressed my fingers into my temples in an effort to ease the thunderous roaring in my head, as I made haste into the bathroom, the hot water soothing my body as I relaxed under the showerhead. Once out and dressed, I checked the time on my phone, and grew concerned as it was nearly nine’o’clock in the morning. I shook the uneasiness away, the last time I grew concerned so quickly, she was just fine. I reassured myself that she would call or text soon, and I distracted myself by traveling to the jeweler in town. Can’t propose without a ring!
By Sibley Shamra5 months ago in Chapters
