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|SEASON 1 OF BILL AND THE WHISTLING DEATH| |6X FEATURED · WATTPAD CREATORS PROGRAM · WEEKLY TO BI-WEEKLY UPDATES| A troubled veteran attempts to forget the past by volunteering at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, but it proves difficult when he's close to the plane that changed his life… Read More
a Historical document telling the story of the Thostren Empire in the Bellum galaxy Read More

Tags: war, history

Book / Science Fiction

February 23, 2025

Reads: 11

Comments: 1

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In the galaxy named Bellum, there is The Thostren Empire who wishes to bring the galaxy under one government like those of long been dead. The empire is always at war, always moving to planet to planet conquering all, crushing those who are opposed them. this is one story of… Read More

Tags: war, adventure

Two people who find each other thorough pain. They have both lost someone they once loved but chooses to overcome it and fall on love together. Read More

Tags: war, pain, kids, slavery

Hey guys I love hearing from you! All of you mean so much to me. Let me know if you guys have any ideas or want a character in my book. I'll see what I can do. Read More
This story is a renewal of an original story , which has now been edited. The message is the same . A world class cellist makes a decision to be photographed in the nude and the photographs make her life a hell. Read More
The poem serves to highlight the ongoing struggle for Ukrainian sovereignty and the complexities of national identity in the face of Russian aggression, advocating for resilience and cleverness in the pursuit of freedom even as the sands of support for Ukraine’s position seem to be shifting. Read More
With the world in relative peace and the Octos seemingly having everything they wanted it was only a matter of time before the demons of the past reared their heads The Sirica. The most brutal and powerful of the orc tribes have attacked. The Octos make a scramble to assemble… Read More
Human evolution -- manipulated, fabricated, manipulated. It's all about power, control, dominance -- life has never been anything but . . . Read More
My mind keeps awake the sounds of war -- the cries of pain -- the gasps of letting go. And of faces that haunt me in the middle of night -- trying to say their last goodbye --- and trying unsuccessfully to explain why . . . Read More

Tags: war, vietnam, die, goodbye, last

The Kingdom of Tundok stands on the edge of war. The Torogan Throne, a seat of power that has ruled the archipelago for generations, is now contested by ambitious rulers hungry for dominion. Alliances shift like the tides, betrayals lurk behind every oath, and at the heart of it all… Read More

Poem / Poetry

January 31, 2025

Reads: 8

Comments: 1

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We definitely don't want another war when this one is over. My poem. Read More
Cassie is an official's daughter -- she has everything she could ever ask for! Except the life she's always wanted. When her name is drawn to compete in a global competition, she is forced to use her smarts and decide who she wants to be, especially when the competition takes… Read More
He sat down before the typewriter, knowing he had control. And not knowing that control had him. Read More
Jude Marshall is a sergeant for the Royal Fusiliers during the 1940’s. He gets left behind near the Bavarian Borders after his comrades need to make a quick one for exfiltration, and he was too injured to move and was a liability. He meets a nurse called Leisel who nurses… Read More
Oxymoronic Hypocrisy: 70,000 lives to save 3? Whom values whose lives more? Moronic heresy! Read More
Through the Eyes of a Soldier's Wife: A Tale of Loss and Survival Read More

Tags: loss, war

In this story, Kololi must do a dangerous choice, end The final primordial great war even if it means killing his family or let Heaven drift into chaos Read More
War -- what is it good for -- it just kills all living things -- leaving only ghosts that haunt memories and dreams that relieve the obscenity and the vulgarity. Read More
In the heart of Mbalakalungu, the Veekuane tribe gathers annually under the majestic Mosikiri tree to celebrate their chieftaincy and honor ancestral traditions. This year, their harmonious celebration is disrupted by the arrival of Munyaradzi, a weary stranger fleeing a shattered past marked by betrayal and loss. Under the stern… Read More

Tags: love, war, celebration

When Adam dies unexpectedly after a traumatic accident, his widow, Eve, is left to pick up the pieces of their fractured life. Despite her tireless care for him in his final weeks, Adam’s family blames her for his death, sparking a bitter legal battle over his estate. As Eve fights… Read More

Tags: love, war

I have written this short story titled 'The Man's Ego' as a metaphor to Hitler's death. It is not the accurate narration of events but the situation is influenced by it. I have used my own imagination to capture his last moments. Read More

Tags: war, world, man, ego, hitler

In the quirky town of Chuckleburg, two friends, Chip and Dill, were known for their laughter and mischief. They were inseparable until the day of the Great Pickle Predicament, which transformed their friendship into a rivalry that would go down in history. Read More
Unter dem Baobab von Salaita Read More

Tags: war, historic, salaita

Beneath the Salaita Baobab. A Stage Play By Lolani Kalu. INTRODUCTION. The stage is dark, with a single spotlight illuminating the baobab tree. A group of Maasai warriors steps forward, their traditional attire creating a striking contrast against the tree's silhouette. They begin to sing the "Song of Salaita," their… Read More
In the poignant short story "Lost Love, Not Forgotten," the delicate and profound bond between Rika and Hirofumi, childhood friends, faces the looming shadows of war. Their story unfolds in the serene setting of their small town, where Hirofumi's sudden confession of love to Rika marks the beginning of an… Read More

Tags: love, death, romance, war, magic

This is a short story about a girl who knows about the oppression occurring in Palestine but witnesses it firsthand through hate crimes carried out through stereotypes. Even in her darkest moments, through her faith, she manages to see a spark of hope. Spread awareness with all love Read More
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