Mindbender Stories

In a spur of the moment decision, Esmerelda decides to leave all her problems behind. Her controlling parents, her abusive husband, and her old life are all left in the past as she drives away to meet her childhood best friend Penn, in the hopes that he can help her get back on her feet for a while. All she needs to do to get there is take on one simple job. Babysitting the Kasai children, twins Erin and Angie and Darcie, their older brother. With seemingly no problems in her plan, for the first time in her life, things seem to shaping up for Esmerelda and she is finally in control. Until she meets Dirk, Darcie's imaginary friend. Everyone in the tiny town refers to Dirk as if he's a real person, saving him seats and tables, having conversations with him, and blaming problems or praises on him. Ezy seems to be the only person who isn't going along with the game. But as the day goes by and Dirk continues to make his presence known, Esmerelda begins to question everything she knows. What will become of her now if Penn doesn't take her? Will she ever be truly alone again? What separates fantasy from reality? Is she making the right decisions? And most importantly... Is it possible for belief alone, to make something alive?

is a high-octane psychological sci-fi thriller that blends the moody atmosphere of a "noir" mystery with a mind-bending, "Groundhog Day" style conspiracy.

"A cool mix of Wool, Red Rising, and Mistborn." --Benjamin W, avid sci-fi/fantasy reader Synopsis: A boy must explore the limits of his mind and memory to escape enslavement.

An apple does not fall far from the tree. Neither do the truths grow on lies. Remember this always.

Three big deaths. Three hundred years. A name that will never fade. Eira Abao is a writer. When she finds a string of unsolved cases linked by the phrase: "He Who She Knows," her interest turns into an obsession. The more she digs, the closer he gets-watching, waiting, and remembering. Some secrets don't stay hidden. And some names should never be said.

Anna Wilcocks, dead. 16 year old Sofia Woody must learn to stick her nose in her own business but seems it's to late now.. 4 dead. Who's next?

A story about a boy with no motivation

Poems varying in topics that revolve around an appreciation of the grimmer slice of life in a whole new light. To find beauty underneath the cloak of night to give these words more story to take on, a different face with each read that may help you find depth within yourself. Hopefully it could relate to one's own experience and be quite a real eye opener, game changer to reconsider in daily life.

A neuroscientist discovers a device that extracts and implants memories, blurring lines between her own past and that of her test subject, revealing shocking truths about collective consciousness and her own identity

Our minds are delicate things, especially these days. We use our minds for everything, in the literal sense. Gone are the days of needing devices and screens, silly old fashioned mechanics that are only used by the poor and less fortunate, or those too close minded to accept the gift. This is the era of the human mind after all, the Era of The Trinity. Someone, somewhere, in history long forgotten, said that wisdom is power. In this case, they would be right. I am a man fortunate enough to be born with extraordinary wisdom, as is the birthright of my family. Using The Trinity Network is something all children are taught at a young age, starting with simple things. Opening doors, turning lights on and off, everything connected to The Trinity Network as to save time in our daily lives. The Trinity had become something thought to be just another convenience in their fortunate lives. But not all minds think alike...

Part 3 of the Paradox Short Stories A family of three are traveling to the beach, when a moment of time is experienced differently for one of the emembers.

Alazaya Maria Green is happy but one night her lovely life comes to an abrupt stop and the real or not so real world slams into her like a brick to the face ..............................So I tried to write this story once before but it sucked ass. So I'm trying again and hopefully this time it's better. Feel free to read its gonna be legendary. Hopefully.

this is just a scene, just a chapter, just a page, just a life. -l.w.

You could ask yourself; what is normal? what's the NORM. I don't know, but I do know that this is not it.

Highest rank: #25 in Short Story July 12, 2017 Started: June 21, 2017 Completed: June 29, 2017 There's a wrecked glass window, shattered glass pieces with stains of blood on it, and a totally messed up crime scene. BUT THERE'S NO DEAD BODY, and NOTHING WAS MISSING... ..except a guy named, CHARLIE. The only question left is, WHERE IS CHARLIE? --------------------------------------

In the blurry lines between sleep and reality, Alex finds himself walking down an endless, dimly lit hallway, a place that seems familiar yet unnervingly distorted. The air is heavy, suffused with tension, and every shadow whispers of danger. Money litters the floor - coins and bills that transform in value the deeper he walks - a symbol of opportunity, temptation, and the choices that shape his path. By his side is his brother, playful and mischievous, yet helpless against the mysterious forces lurking in the corridors. Suddenly, a stranger appears, piercing him with a sharp pin beneath his armpit, paralyzing him with fear. He cannot scream, cannot breathe, cannot move. Desperate, he urges his brother to find their mother, but the labyrinth twists and confuses, separating them. Doctors, nurses, or apparitions in scrubs appear behind windows, silent and unhelpful, while Alex fights against the crushing sense of isolation. Every step becomes a struggle, every face a question mark, and the line between allies and threats blurs. In this dreamscape, the ordinary rules of life no longer apply. Money becomes power, family becomes vulnerability, and the hallway becomes a test of courage and survival. Alex must navigate the chaos, decipher the intentions of those around him, and discover the strength he never knew he had. "The Hallway of Shadows" is a gripping, psychological dream story that explores fear, trust, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of the unknown.

A young girl trapped in her own terrible life....or is it her life? Read the story to find out!

In 2653, android archaeologist Cole sells human relics to a genetically engineered population obsessed with the homo sapiens, who departed for greener galaxies centuries ago. When one of their spaceships suddenly returns, he finds his profession on the verge of extinction ... as well as his grasp on reality. Ready for an original, twisty take on the artificial intelligence and genetic engineering genres combined with dry humor and seafood cursing? Prepare for the unknown and read on! **COMPLETED** *Follow my Instagram (@authordavidlee) for writer's updates!* *Feedback is highly encouraged :)