Chapter One The light in the corner, a cheerful cartoon lamb during happier times, now threw stark shadows that loomed like ominous specters, twisting the chipped walls into sinister forms. The boy lay, rigid and trembling, with a pounding heart that screamed against the heavy silence. He clutched his blanket with whitening knuckles, peeking toward… Read more

Charlie Evans slumped into his chair, the glow of his tablet reflecting off tired eyes. His fingers hovered over the keyboard, uncertain. Outside his tiny apartment, the city pulsed with neon lights and electric chatter. AI-generated entertainment flooded every device, custom-tailored to individual tastes, perfect and predictable. There were no more bookstores, no publishing houses.… Read more

It was a cool, crisp November day. It was, in fact, Veteran’s Day. There were many families gathered at Arlington National Cemetery. It was bustling with somber activity as relatives searched for and paid their respects at the graves of their loved ones. The sun was bright, but not enough to warm the chill that… Read more

Chapter One It started off like any other Monday. Jessie Mathis kissed his wife and kids goodbye, and he left for work. The morning commute was typical, with heavy traffic and plenty of asshole drivers. Jessie arrived at work with five minutes to spare before he started his day. Little did he know that this… Read more

Chapter One “When we walk with the Lord, in the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way; While we do His good will, He abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey. Trust and obey, for there’s no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but… Read more

Chapter One The alarm clock buzzed. It was 5:45 am. Sean Taylor rolled over, facing away from his wife, Holly. Their marriage was on shaky ground. He suspected she was talking to lawyers, but so far he hadn’t been served, and she had not asked him to leave the house. But he was willing to… Read more