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Condemned: Short Stories

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Reads 535
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Parts 6
Time 54m

A miscellanea of psychological thrillers.

Ash finds himself back at the mist where he had once lost his loved one. Will he let history repeat its course or stand up to his fears?

Josh is a victim of dyslogia: a malady that binds his mind to doom and limits his function.

A stalker breaks his rules for the first time and indulges a tad more than the dangerous limit.

Alex is a child prodigy who aims to become the World chess champion. Little is he aware of the sacrifices he would have to make to achieve his dreams.All Rights Reserved

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Your Move by stephaniejamespub

Deeply intense, and painful emotions viciously tore into the constant thoughts of Cynthia's mind. She soon learned at seven years old what it was like to not only lose her grandfather, but her best friend. However; her sadness was soon forgotten as she began playing a paranormal game of chess. Cynthia's grandfather taught her how to play over the last year, playing throughout many cherished evenings. But as the game progresses she finds that not all games are necessarily fun, and Cynthia quickly learns many times our actions have consequences. Even if unfounded, she finds that as she eagerly plays a game of chess in a dark, dusty attic, that many of our action's consequences prove quite dire. Her eagerness dissipates into a mist of fear, compounding into unforeseen scenarios. And like being slowly pushed over a cliff against her will, with only jagged rocks below to comfort her fall, Cynthia's attempts to resist appear futile. Physical copy available on amazon @ https://www.amazon.com/YOUR-MOVE-Stephanie-James-Publishing/dp/B0CKS5KD64 please leave a star review and let me know how you liked it!

Kingdom of isolation - you can't hide by marvelousbangtan

I made a terrible mistake, I let my guard down when I shouldn't have. And that only led me into a trap, his trap. I was a pawn in this wicked game of chess, being used to unite two kingdoms. My life was controlled, confined within the ivory towers, a cruel destiny written before I was born. But I thought I was free at last. "No matter which road you choose, it will always lead you back to me, princess." I was a fool. He was my unwanted shadow, a darkness I couldn't shake off, catching me at every step of the way-leaving no room for escape. Slow burn/enemies to lovers.

Blind Trust: Into the Abyss by __siyuzii

In the wake of a horrifying attack that claims her best friend Callum, Sienna finds herself trapped in a relentless cycle of grief and despair. As she struggles to process the trauma and navigate the expectations of those around her, her once-vibrant world fades into a blur of gray. Haunted by memories and the weight of guilt, she battles her inner demons while confronting the dark realities of her existence. A journey toward healing leads her to a familiar cliff, where the past collides with the present, forcing her to make a choice between surrendering to the pain or reclaiming her life. This poignant tale explores the complexities of loss, resilience, and the difficult path to finding hope amidst chaos.

Who Was Her? by Alyza_K

***A forbidden romance, mystery-thriller short story*** Due to depression, anxiety and financial issues the 20 year old Arlen stumbles across a forest in the intention of giving it all up once and for all, what he doesn't know is he'll stumble across a beautiful woman who's melodious voice would be like a sign of peace for him. Getting to know her, and finding himself out of his troubles seemed easy but what became hard was to stay friends when they seem to have something much stronger than that. But she has a secret and he's willing to find, why she doesn't let him touch her or see her in the night. WARNING: Contains suicide attempt/thoughts. Copyright © ALYZA 2021

Dreamcatchers ACT 1 by writerswrite4

Every person on earth has one thing in common with one another; wanting their lives to play out like a movie with a perfect ribbon at the end of it all. That's not how it is at all in our world. We harbor regrets, guilt, jealously, and pain in our minds with a wish to replay it. That way of thinking eats at us at night when the silence is our only friend, changing us as a person without even realizing it, but what if we could see these negative parts of ourselves. What if we could get rid of physical manifestations of our phobias, trauma, and repressed memories still affecting the mind? London, whose clumsy pride makes him a target in high school, finds himself in an ever-evolving world within the minds of unfortunate victims whose lives need saving, learning more about himself and how the world may just be able to rest when the peace and quiet are interrupted. He isn't the only one either, whether those people come to share in his vision of justice or their own sense of what is right.

Crazyhouse (Book 1) by aliviaalgren

Crazyhouse n. \ˈkrā-zē-hau̇s\ - a form of chess that is played by two players in which a player can introduce a captured piece back on the chessboard as his or her own. Blair's once ordinary life is shattered after she is convicted for the murder of her best friend and imprisoned in Draywell's Institute for the Criminally Insane. As she becomes plagued with nightmares that blur the line between reality and dreams, Blair sets out to recapture her freedom. In a desperate effort to prove her innocence, she enlists the help of an unlikely ally. Apollyn, tormented by his dark past, has long been a mystery to the asylum. Discovering that demons he hoped to have left behind have caught up to him and are using Blair as a messenger, Apollyn reluctantly reveals his secrets. Caught between two worlds, both Blair and Apollyn must confront their deepest fears to set each other free. Dark, twisted, and compelling, this story explores the fine line between sanity and madness, trust and betrayal, and darkness and light. Crazyhouse is the first installment of a trilogy series including the titles Crazyhouse, Blitz, and Armageddon.

Hollow by SamiGemma

I fall to the floor, but with enough concentration I manage to stand. "Why are you doing this?" I hiss, struggling to keep my balance. "Most people think the most important piece on the chess board is the king, or the queen or the rook; some even think it's the bishop." "You killed him, didn't you?" "I like to think it's the pawn." He taunts, coming to stand in front of me. "Underestimated and yet the most dangerous...with a little patience it can become anything. Quite interesting, don't you think?" "I'm not in the mood for your little mind games." "Will you do as you're fucking told or are we going to have a problem?" He asks with barely restrained fury, his eyes holding mine captive, making it clear that I'm supposed to give him an answer. "I guess we're gonna have a problem."

Inferno Royale by baddiexmegh

❝ In a world tainted by decadent rulers, the Princess must step back to her kingdom for a revamp of the rules, claiming her rightful place on the throne ❞ Rules are made to be broken was the only rule Lysandra ever abided by. When that very principle of her life along with some unexplored territory of her past strike back at her, accompanied by an unexpected trouble, she is coerced to find a way out. Would her determination triumph before the time runs out and people end up dead? • The enigma of her existence is ready to wreak havoc and so is she • [WARNING : THIS IS A FIRST DRAFT]

The Imposter by haferness3

Would you doubt your own sanity if you were suddenly blamed for certain events that you had no idea were happening? At first, Dayna thinks everyone is playing a horrible joke on her -- blaming her for doing things she wouldn't normally even think of doing. To add onto that, the new guy at school hates her guts for reasons she doesn't understand. But then, she realizes something just isn't adding up. She's blamed for things she's quite sure she didn't do and between taking detentions, to making out with other girls’ boyfriends and getting arrested, Dayna has had enough. She wants to know who is impersonating her and why. Fed up with the situation, she confides in her robotic scientist parents who shamefully admit that they had created a perfect clone of her…that somehow managed to escape. Amid the huge mess her life has become, she meets Kyle, who is an agent assigned to her to keep her safe from her so-called clone. He is also the new boy at school that has an unadulterated hatred for her. Kyle is more man than boy, who has a cynical outlook at life, and a very black and white way of looking at things. As the school term ends and she graduates, Dayna finds herself having a very interesting summer filled with planning, strategizing, and an unknown attraction towards Kyle. In the end hard decisions will have to be made. But who will win? Dayna or Dayna?

Turning Nightmares Into Dreams by lee-reid

After carelessly promising to marry the king of monsters, Elle wakes up to find herself trapped in a kingdom of mythical creatures. Soon she discovers that behind the king's stern facade lies a kind heart and vulnerability. As she gets to know him better, she realizes that he can also help her confront skeletons from her past. While they delve deeper into their relationship, Elle becomes aware of other forces at play, determined to achieve their own goals at the expense of her and her future with the king. She must uncover the truth behind the people's attitude towards the monarch and unravel the secrets the king is keeping hidden from her. Time is of the essence, and Elle must find out the truth before it's too late.

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Blind Trust: Into the Abyss cover

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Dreamcatchers ACT 1 cover

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Your Move

Deeply intense, and painful emotions viciously tore into the constant thoughts of Cynthia's mind. She soon learned at seven years old what it was like to not only lose her grandfather, but her best friend. However; her sadness was soon forgotten as she began playing a paranormal game of chess. Cynthia's grandfather taught her how to play over the last year, playing throughout many cherished evenings. But as the game progresses she finds that not all games are necessarily fun, and Cynthia quickly learns many times our actions have consequences. Even if unfounded, she finds that as she eagerly plays a game of chess in a dark, dusty attic, that many of our action's consequences prove quite dire. Her eagerness dissipates into a mist of fear, compounding into unforeseen scenarios. And like being slowly pushed over a cliff against her will, with only jagged rocks below to comfort her fall, Cynthia's attempts to resist appear futile. Physical copy available on amazon @ https://www.amazon.com/YOUR-MOVE-Stephanie-James-Publishing/dp/B0CKS5KD64 please leave a star review and let me know how you liked it!