Stories tagged “cruel”

  • Dark Channels

    I don’t know if the boy was looking for me when he ventured into his own subconscious or if our meeting was merely accidental. I don’t know if he understood what I was, what I could offer, and what I would take in return. What I do know is ...

    • Author: Silven
    • Posted almost 3 years ago.
    • 5 out of 5

  • The Orphanage 1 (edited ficlet)

    The room they were in was very dark, with the only light coming from one small candle at night, and a little window in the day. These children residing in this small, filthy, empty room were orphans, controlled by him. He was the owner of the orphanag...

    • Author: Turtles :)
    • Posted over 2 years ago.
    • 4 out of 5

  • Dear You

    Dear You, The world seems a lot less cruel with you in it. Every time I look at you I see something reflected back in my eyes. I can’t place exactly what it is, but it brings new meaning to my life. I’ve come to realize that I can’t i...

    • Author: Emmyful
    • Posted about 2 years ago.
    • 4 out of 5

  • A Cruel New Policy

    Marybeth walked down the street feeling sick to her stomach. There was so much going through her mind- all of it bad. She didn’t want to be pregnant. If she hadn’t… it was too difficult to think about. It was easier to focus on the sh...

  • The Job

    Why does it take forever to walk a single mile? he thought. Webb Charles was walking on a long, seemingly endless, road outside of Guyton. The sun beat down on his back and the heat baked everything in sight. His car had broken down a quarter mile back...