Publictransportation Stories

What you would expect riding a public bus in Jamaica

Is the concept of Karma real? Follow a short story set in traffic in the city of Lagos, Nigeria to discover if karma reigns supreme

Fiction. One Shot. Finished. Train. Traffic. Couple. Commuter

Emilia, a lover of public transport, currently facing a life crisis, one day discovers pieces of paper with messages on her tram line. After their recurring appearance, she decides to answer one...

It was a late winter night, the first day of Adama's second semester, and she took the wrong bus. She gets off and gets to the nearest bus stop she needs to be at, but her regret becomes more apparent the longer she waits for her bus to come. Trigger Warning: micro /macroaggression towards black women, racism

The story revolves around a young girl named Sayaka, who visits her twin brother Kylox's grave with her mother. Sayaka and her mother share a heartwarming and supportive conversation, with Sayaka reassuring her mother that she is strong and determined to face life's challenges. The next day, Sayaka prepares for school, cherishing the diary filled with her reflections, dreams, and joyful memories. She takes public transportation to Avalon College, where she has an amusing encounter with a handsome yet grumpy guy. Despite the awkward moment, Sayaka finds herself intrigued by the mystery surrounding him.

In the gritty streets of New York City, Eddie, a middle-aged Uber driver, cruises through the neon-lit nights, collecting stories from the city's diverse inhabitants. His passengers, often intoxicated and full of wild tales, confide in him, creating a unique connection. One passenger, a seemingly sweet woman with a hidden dominatrix persona, challenges Eddie's perception of innocence. Another, a middle-aged doctor drowning his sorrows in alcohol, leads Eddie into a world of medical malfeasance, involving the illegal sale of organs on the black market. As Eddie becomes a reluctant witness to the dark underbelly of the city, he must navigate a moral quagmire, torn between protecting his passengers' anonymity and exposing unsettling truths. His journey unfolds as a blend of intrigue, suspense, and moral dilemmas, ultimately transforming him from a passive listener into an unexpected hero in a thrilling climax that unravels the mysteries of his passengers' lives. In this captivating tale of New York's shadows and secrets, Eddie's taxi becomes a rolling confessional, revealing the complexities of human nature and the city's enigmatic allure.

Harley Steele had bad intentions, and you knew that. you read every sign that said not to do this, you heard every whisper that told you to stay away from her- but you always ended up going back to her. Because Harley was a natural disaster; dangerous and beautiful and so very devastating, and even though she ruined everything in her path you planted your feet. Because you wanted the ruin, because nothing else could make your heart beat faster.

Seven get on. Six get off. Tully was only supposed to ride the bus for a little while in order to get far enough away from her parents. She wasn't supposed to ride for a whole day and night, and certainly wasn't supposed to steal someone's watch. Lake was only supposed to escort his grandmother Hilly to the nursing home. He wasn't supposed to meet a pretty girl. He certainly wasn't supposed to start liking her. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin were only leaving town in order to find a venue for their daughter's wedding. They weren't supposed to take a bus, and Mr. Benjamin wasn't supposed to be murdered. Detective Michael wasn't supposed to be going anywhere at all. He was just tired, and somehow found himself on a bus going nowhere. He wasn't supposed to solve any crimes. He wasn't supposed to sleep with someone's wife, either. Mitchy is just there. Wait. Why is he there? Someone has murdered Mr. Benjamin, and all the suspects have the same alibi. There was nowhere for the killer to hide. Or was there? Route 373 will end in bloodshed. And tears. Lots and lots of tears.

Tunde Kalejaye is a polished Lagos lawyer with a royal surname, a Rolex, and a deadline to find a partner before his parents arrange one for him. Kola is a streetwise agbero with tattoos, quick comebacks, and zero regard for hierarchy. They meet on a danfo in Obalende. One is trying to hold his world together. The other is about to crack it open.

Ben never expected to cry with a stranger on a late-night train, but heartbreak does strange things to people. The next morning, he wakes up beside someone who seems like the last person he'd ever click with - the "straight" football player. Reeling from the fallout of a toxic relationship, Ben is struggling to find his footing-and his voice. As he dives into preparing for the provincial art competition, he's forced to confront the emotions he's spent years burying. Between navigating his ex's shadow and creating a piece that truly reflects who he is, Ben begins to realize that art is about more than just perfection-it's about honesty. And then there's the new guy. His unexpected partner in art, whose easy laughter and unfiltered energy challenge Ben in ways he never imagined. As their worlds collide on the canvas and off, Ben has to decide if he's ready to risk opening his heart again-for himself, and maybe for someone new. Honest, tender, and brimming with hope, this is a story about finding your own colours in a world that's too often black and white.