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?

One night, while everyone aboard the ship is fast asleep, something in the galley catches fire, sending the entire ship into oblivion. Two survivors find themselves on an unknown island, and must conquer it's mysteries.

Karl doesn't always understand why the Portals drop him off where they do, but he trusts to always land where he needs to be. To play the role he's been given. He certainly has no idea what his next move is when the Portals drop him on Dream's childhood backyard, long before the creation of the Admin he knows and fears.

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

Macy hates her life. No one appreciates her. She just doesn't feel good enough. How will she make amends, and how will her life change when she meets an overly kind boy named Mike? Read this mind bending science fiction thriller to find out!

This is a slightly tragic story that I wrote on a bet with my former literature clubmates. It's nothing special: we had to randomly find a ridiculous complaint online and make a dramatic story out of it. Spoiler alert: I won.

Jeremy Hull is a paranoid writer, trying his damnest to be the next Edgar Allen Poe. After a spat with his girlfriend, he retreats to a twenty four hour diner to try and escape the drama. Only to be propelled into an endless time warp that seeks to remove him from existence.

Once upon a time in the bustling city of Veridia, there lived a man named Adrian. Unbeknownst to the world, Adrian possessed an extraordinary power

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.

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

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? --------------------------------------

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

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.

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.

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 :)

Arie's life was ordinary-until it wasn't. One moment she's living her normal days, the next she's pulled into a reality she doesn't recognize. Nothing makes sense anymore, and the people she trusted may not be who they seem. Tyler says he cares, but can she trust him when the truth feels like it could destroy everything she thought she knew? Every answer she uncovers only raises more questions, and some secrets are darker-and more dangerous-than she could ever imagine. Pulled between curiosity and fear, trust and betrayal, Arie must navigate a world where reality shifts, hearts are tested, and every choice could change everything.

short mystery story to get myself used to the app. please do give positive feedback if you'd like to read more from me, and thank you.