Historias de Shortys2024

In another future, two years from now, Laura took care of her Yeff friend Ryee and his Areonian wife, Adia, from other worlds. Now, he's invited 50 artists to introduce 13 galaxies to Earth music. Since Laura used music by these 50 musical acts, he wants her to answer their burning question. Why us?

A collection of sci-fi/adventure short stories for the Shortys Awards 2024

A vampire, a shapeshifter and a ghost solve a mystery with a side of ghost pepper garnish What could go wrong? Locked in a magic prison, this trio must find who killed Arav in order to be freed from the prison. ☆ detailed premise inside GENRE: Humor (not MYSTERY) Text Prompt #4: A vampire and a shapeshifter are trapped in a magical prison and they have to work together to escape. cover and banner made by my precious kid who is also the love of my life - @Aster_Rae27

⋆｡°✩ [The Shorty's Short List 2024 - Short Story]. ⋆｡°✩In the heart of South Africa's Karoo, a land steeped in ancient legends, Dr Aria Thorne's routine geological survey takes an extraordinary turn. As the earth trembles beneath her feet, Aria discovers that the Karoo harbours secrets far beyond the realm of science. Ancient creatures from San Bushmen legends, long thought to be mere myth, begin to stir from their millennia-long slumber, awakened by the disharmony between man and nature. Among these beings are the enigmatic Karoo Mermaid, whose haunting song echoes through the Meiringspoort canyon, and the wise Mantis, a legendary hero said to have planted the seed of humanity. Thrust into a world where science meets myth, Aria must navigate between two realms: the pragmatic world of her research and the fantastical realm of these primordial beings. As she strives to understand the creatures' cryptic messages and their connection to the land's ecological balance, Aria realises that she alone can bridge the gap between humans and these ancient guardians of the earth. With time running short and the delicate equilibrium of the Karoo at stake, Aria must convince both her sceptical colleagues and the ancient beings that harmony between progress and preservation is not only possible but essential. In this race against time, she'll discover that the true symphony of the Karoo lies not in its silence, but in the delicate balance of all living things, a melody as old as the Bushman paintings that adorn the canyon walls. The cover image was created with the help of Playgroundai.com established 2023.

Every you is important. But I don't want to see your sadness and painfully smile. Not now, but please darling save your tears for another day. *** From the lyrical prompts: "Save your tears for another day." -Save your Tears by the Weekend #Shortys2024

In the vast expanse of South Africa's Karoo, where the earth meets an endless sky, Aria finds herself at the edge of her known world. Seeking refuge from the relentless noise of city life, she instead discovers a landscape alive with hidden rhythms and ancient whispers. Guided by Petrus, an enigmatic old man whose face is etched with the land's history, Aria witnesses the Karoo's secrets unfold under a canopy of stars. As night deepens, spectral dancers emerge, and visions of past lives flicker across the timeless plains. The earth pulses with a 'gumba-gumba' beat, a primal song that resonates in Aria's very bones. By dawn, Aria emerges transformed. The silence she sought reveals itself as a profound symphony of the land's enduring spirit. In the Karoo's red dust and under its vast sky, she finds not emptiness, but a connection to something far greater than herself. It's a tale of awakening, where the land itself becomes both teacher and sanctuary, reminding us that in the heart of silence, the cosmos sings its eternal song.

David, an Olympic hopeful, carries the scars of his mother's betrayal. As he prepares for the biggest competition of his life, old wounds resurface, threatening to derail his dreams. With the support of his girlfriend, Sarah, David must confront his past demons and prove that even the darkest of shadows can be overcome. A tale of redemption, love, and the unwavering pursuit of one's dreams.

Writing poems for the blues. To let my inner voice have her own podium. Just for fun actually. Or maybe not, depends on how you interpret it, It still all depends on the human mind And heart in the end.

[For The Shortys] When her friend visits her in the new house for the first time, Zahra notices odd things around the house. Her mind instantly goes to her best friend's tendency to pull pranks, but could he be involved? Could his prank be executed with such perfection? Or is it some unknown malicious force waiting to emerge from the shadows? *** A horror-filled Leon Kennedy Fanfiction

Just a collection of some poetry I have written!

The Shortys Contest Prompt 2024 You just moved into your house, and your friend is visiting for the first time. You go to the kitchen to grab drinks, and when you return, your friend tells you they just met your sister, who went upstairs. You are an only child. Copyright © 2024 | Sisters All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, translating, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and specific other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. Sisters is only available on Wattpad. If you read this work on any other platform, you will likely be at risk of a malware attack.

~Like all good things come to an end this one did too Like all shooting stars Hit the ground And shatter My heart did too But what hurts the most is I was the only one hurting~ ___________________________________________ ~The Dragon flies were bustling all around on the gaudy purple wings Butterflies searching for sweetness from the flowers That garden was now my soul And you were the heart of my garden~ ___________________________________________ In the end, we will not remember the hurtful words of our enemies But, the never-ending silence of our friends Poetry about a Journey from friends to Strangers with memories. -a journey of moving on and healing

SHORTYS 2024 Longlister | Based on a prompt from Aim To Engage 2022. Becca Jones lives near a city that is world-renowned for its advanced tech, healthcare, and desirable jobs. Those who enter the city are never seen again. Permanent admittance into the city is decided by a competitive lottery, and her name's just been drawn.

There was a prince from a splendid kingdom called Fanternyle, who got lost in the nature after a war from the other nation. He is Prince Enzo Gerlwel, a kind, brave, lovable, naturalist, and a caring youngest sibling of the four. In the war, all of his family members and villagers got slain by the enemy while they try to protect their country for peace. One of his sibling, which is his older sister, luckily save him and advice him to escape from far away using the Secretariat to keep him alive in order to preserve their ancestor's bloodline. Now that his living alone, how will he build, plan, and manage his new own life now that he survive from the war? ACHIEVEMENTS FROM TAG RANKINGS✨: #184 poem #37 poetry #1 hopecore #2 shortys2024

Solaire struggles with deep grief and isolation. In her darkest moment, a friend offers support that will give a ray of hope

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A whisper of ancient wisdom, a flicker of hope in a sterile world. In the depths of the lab, a scientist and an octopus dance on the edge of understanding, challenging the boundaries of what it means to be intelligent

*Fragments of Fate* is a fast-paced, thrilling tale that weaves together magic, ancient legends, and technology, pulling readers into a multidimensional adventure where nothing is as it seems. What begins as an innocent spring break party for teenage wizards quickly spirals into a disaster when a spell gone wrong transports them to a perilous, unknown world. Lucas, a bewildered but brave young wizard, teams up with Evie, a classmate hiding secrets of her own, and Sir Aldric, a noble knight on a quest to rescue a princess. Their paths cross with a vampire and a shapeshifter trapped in a magical prison, and together, they must face a dragon whose powers bend time and reality. Meanwhile, Jasmine, another teenage wizard, finds herself in the company of the goddess Athena, forced to make a deal that could change the fate of everyone involved. As Lucas and his friends seek a way home, they discover a powerful artifact that could solve all their problems-but only at a steep cost. Amidst it all, Lucas' AI implant, originally a guide for emergencies, begins to awaken, becoming more sentient and manipulating the situation with an agenda of its own. Tensions rise when they learn that half the names on a mysterious ledger have been crossed off, suggesting that many of their friends are lost forever. Back on Earth, Lucas' friend Sam uncovers even darker truths when he meets a strange entity pretending to be Lucas' sister-though Lucas has no siblings, and he lives alone. As realities intertwine, secrets unravel, and trust frays, Lucas and his companions must navigate treacherous alliances with gods, dragons, and ancient beings, knowing that every choice demands a sacrifice. *Fragments of Fate* is a mind-bending, genre-blurring story where magic, mythology, and technology collide, forcing the characters to outsmart their fates and confront the ultimate question: what are they willing to sacrifice to survive?

Poems about love, soulmate, longing, solitude, mental health and much more that connects to one's soul. This is a collection of poems across various topics in life.

Poems that will touch your heart and occupy your mind!