Life is collectively referred to as a dark fantasy, although many of us attempt incorporating ideas in our head, searching for ways to escape reality. I for one believe anything that can befriend you, can kill.

Every creature has a dark side but mine doesn't have my best interests at heart, I mumble short prayers, locking all the doors and windows shut.

Every step I took upstairs, made the wooden stairs creek, I keep having this feeling am been followed but every time I look back, am left with goosebumps and my head increasing in size.

I swallowed an imaginary saliva down my throat and continue walking up slowly otherwise I will freak out and run upstairs, that will mess up my night.

If you know anything about darkness, you'll know it leaves no room for the weakest heart. This foreign presence happens whenever am home alone, I made a research on the life beyond and discovered that the level of one's fear determines how far we're willing to let the darkness in.

I gently crawl under the duvet and sleep on my right side facing the door, my heartbeat was accelerating, you could hear every beat of it. 2,3,4 minutes later, the gruesome feeling was gone and I accidentally took a nap that lasted for two minutes until my ears picked a creaking footstep 👣 approaching in the direction of my room, dragging a metal object on the wall,  I froze on the bed.

I searched for my phone under the duvet and my eyes found it far on the table which was close to the door, this wasn't a normal circumstance so,  my mind is blank.

"Do you wanna play", the voice said, sounding distant but very  near. That was when I remembered all the short phrases used in horror movies, I stupidly find myself screaming them one by one.

Is anyone out there?

"Who the hell are you?"

Show yourself coward.

"What do you want from me?"

The noise died down and just when I thought it's over, the door to my room was kicked open with full force.

Hello, this is a series of mostly disconnected, bite size tales i randomly come up with, to practice writing and have fun with.

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A rainy day encourages Teuila's father to take her out on Oceania, but what will happen when their boat flips and they're left stranded in the Atlantic Ocean?

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Teuila just wanted a peaceful summer break after her first year at the College of Charleston. However, peace in her family never happens with her father's sailing blood. To grow closer to his little girl, he takes her out on the family's Laser, Oceania, on a rainy day that mimics a special one nineteen years earlier.

When Oceania flips and leaves father and daughter stranded in the Atlantic Ocean, they must work together to return to shore without the buff lifeguard girls running out to rescue them. Teuila has to see past her father's sailing personality and find the one she grew up with before she and her parents ran aground in Charleston Harbor.

With the help of the current, love, and just a little imagination, Teuila and her dad's fight for survival becomes nothing more than a mere Disney Channel movie. Not only that, but Teuila learns a secret-the truth behind why she carries such an unusual name.

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*Moral: Tell your loved one you love them every day.*

*Huge thanks to my dad for helping me edit!*

*Word Count: 4,000-5,000*

Quote: "Why does a daughter love her father so much? It's because she knows there's one man who will never hurt her." - Anonymous

Welcome to BERIES-5 Fiction and Fantasy!

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Get ready to be transported to wondrous realms and captivating worlds filled with imaginative characters and enchanting possibilities. Don't be surprised if you find yourself completely immersed in these spellbinding tales, your sense of wonder and curiosity piqued at every turn.

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Why is it called BERIES-5?

BERIES-5 is short for BEARly's mini series. This is the first series that I've had the pleasure of posting, featuring a captivating blend of genres for your reading enjoyment. The number 5 stands out, as each story consists of 5 captivating chapters.

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(Stay tuned -> Jul 10, 2024).

Coming Soon...

The Flying Library

In a town where books come to life, a librarian discovers a forgotten library hidden among the clouds. The books in this library not only tell stories but also grant their readers the ability to briefly enter the worlds they describe. As the librarian explores these worlds, she uncovers a mystery that threatens to unravel the very fabric of imagination.

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The characters, places, and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. The author makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, or completeness of the contents of this book. The information contained in this book is provided on an "as is" basis, with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, or timeliness, and without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

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This blog allows for the personal expression of thoughts, feelings, and emotions, incorporating this writer's imagination rather than simply conveying information.

I learn innovative ways to use words, organize my thoughts, and appeal to an audience through in-depth exposure and experience in poetry and short stories.

I write pieces that I hope inspire others to get out there and do the things they love. I want to inspire others to be happy and good people and explore the world of writing for themselves.

This blog is Book 2!

Hope you enjoy reading!

I am a dreamer, with aspirations that reach for the distant stars. I imagine all ascended possibilities beyond the mere conscious mortal constraints of reality, envisioning a better future and striving to manifest it through my actions.

Another Short Piece in Honor of Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

This blog allows for the personal expression of thoughts, feelings, and emotions, incorporating this writer's imagination rather than simply conveying information.

I learn innovative ways to use words, organize my thoughts, and appeal to an audience through in-depth exposure and experience in poetry and short stories.

I write pieces that I hope inspire others to get out there and do the things they love. I want to inspire others to be happy and good people and explore the world of writing for themselves.

Hope you enjoy reading!

WARNING! If you are homophobic i advise you not to read. In different parts of the world four teenagers have only one thought, to run away. Each of these souls is tied to an object, which in turn is tied to their talents. What if someone is desperate to keep for themselves those abilities that made those four individuals special? That huge, gray house that the four thought they had was beginning to get tighter and tighter, and so, not knowing what else to do, they decide to leave. Will they be able to keep away from that stifling air? Find out along with me!

As she left earth and entered nothingness, Winter is on a verge to accomplish different tasks and learn new lessons she'd never learned before. As her path crosses a lot of twists and turns, will she be able to pass the other side without any constraints and hatred in her previous life? A story of adventure and afterlife awaits.

The emperor and the empress commit a mistake by ignoring the old great myth of the Utopia empire and the new born baby (the heir) is the victim to a terrible curse BUT is it really a curse or something else will it change the baby life will it last so long what does it hide in its pocket a good or badWith me lets discover the story ofprincess Fe.