Welcome to the Twisted World of the Supernatural: Curated by Douye Soroh.

A fallen angel named Brooklyn sitting on a field of dark, barren grass under a stormy sky where the rain falls like salty tears, looking up at the translucent silhouettes of bickering gods in the clouds.   The Falling of an Angel It was a cold rainy night and everywhere was dark. You could see the wind forming a kind of translucent image of a man roaring toward the sky. It was a night the rain fell, but if you look closely, you will notice it is more of a cry than rain. If you were under the sky when the downpour started, you will notice the rain was salty, like tears falling from the eyes. This is the kind of night the heavens open and those who have had their fill of sins are judged; it is the kind of night the angels are also judged for those who have gone against the wishes of the Creator. It is rumored that the salty rain is the tears of the angels who were cast out. Brooklyn found himself on a field of darkened grass. It was a barren land, he guessed; there were no crops and ...

 Previously on The Four Kingdoms 1  The Four Kingdoms 1 A cinematic fantasy scene in a golden throne room where a young hero, Perry, presents the severed head of a monster to a ruthless Emperor on a golden throne, while defeated kings in the background exchange secret hand signals. The Hero and the Emperor's Mercy Perry wasted no time in parting Head Taker's head, which he wondered how ironic it is—dying at the hand of your own name. And that was how the villagers who had been chasing him found him, holding Head Taker's head with his chest heaving. Everything about the Chief's wife was forgotten, and Perry was escorted to the village as a hero; and then news flew fast to the palace. Back in the Palace "Did they name you Flick because your eyes are always flicking?" the Emperor asked as he advanced on General Flick. "I gave you a simple task, but you failed. And you know how I detest failure; the consequences of failing me have a huge price to pay." T...

  A cinematic wide shot of a royal family gathered around a long, candlelit stone dining table in a medieval castle. In the center, a young prince named Paulson is intensely focused on reading a large, leather-bound book while eating, ignoring the chaos around him A Story Over Dinner "Paulson, will you stop reading at the dinner table while we are having dinner?" asked his father. "What is the difference? I read while you talk." "Mind your words, Paully," his mother, Queen Helena, reprimanded him. Paulson doesn’t even acknowledge both of them, so he never sees the dark look his mother gave him as he is still buried in his book reading, while once in a while he shoved food into his mouth. It has always been so right from the start; as the last born in the royal family, none of them want to give him any breathing space, always finding fault in anything he does—especially his elder brother and heir to the throne, Denton, with his pompous manner and pretending...

In a dimly lit, cluttered living room, a group of terrified family members huddle together. In the center, a man kneels before a young boy who has a glowing green mark on his forehead, representing a "Chosen" hero.   The Explosion Barry was violently woken from a deep slumber by the rattling and shaking of the house. He was unceremoniously thrown out of bed by the violence of the explosion. At first, he thought he was still watching the movie he had been viewing before he fell asleep, but the giant orange ball showing through his window told him that the explosion was real. He hurried downstairs and saw family, friends, and relatives gathered around the TV. He edged his way to the front; no one noticed him. Everyone was glued to the TV set listening to the announcement. He could see his tight buddy, Romeo, weeping. He paused and wondered what would really make Romeo so upset that he had to cry. Mind you, Romeo was a hard nut to crack—a tough guy who could face anything and co...

  THE PRICE OF BLOOD" by Douye Soroh. It features a grieving man with a glowing spirit emerging from his chest, standing over a screaming witch with bleeding eyes and a cursed bottle. In the misty, haunted forest background, the ghostly figures of an old man and a woman with a baby look on under a blood-red moon. Author's Note: I spend three hours writing this story, please share. The Confession Sam is in love with Juliet, and everyone knew about it. He doesn't hide his feelings; he would stand in the center of the street and scream, "I'M IN LOVE WITH JULIET!" Everyone who heard him would just shake their head. We all know love can make someone do crazy things. Let me give an insight into how I do my own crazy stuff for love; I will get back to Sam and Juliet later. So, I saw this girl, and all my biological hormones started doing flip-flops. She was so beautiful and dark, too; she had that smile that lit the world around her, and to cap it all, she had what...

  " A group of four weary, battle-hardened soldiers in tattered vintage military uniforms stand in a small wooden rowing boat on a vivid, turquoise sea shrouded in thick white fog. The Town A very long time ago, there was a town that was nestled in the far corner of the world. This town has no name, and it is out of time itself. This town can only be accessed through the great sea of the Marfolk. They protect the town and the people, and the people honor them by worshipping them. The people live a simple life of fishing and toiling the soil; they know nothing about technology. They live in simple mud huts with thatched roofing. They live in peace and harmony with no conflict or dispute; it was like a mini paradise. They are tall and have long limbs; their eyes are dark like night, and they all have a mark of gills on their chest, marking them as the people of the Marfolk. The Retreating Soldiers There is a great war going on in the main world. People are dying and cities are destr...

  " A terrifying, semi-transparent ghost with a bald patch and glowing red eyes lunges toward a pile of spilled salt on a dark kitchen floor. In the background, a beautiful young woman with a horrified expression cowers behind a wooden kitchen table. The scene is dimly lit in eerie blue tones, capturing the moment the supernatural shadow is repelled by the salt." The Dare and the Curse They were three friends in the room playing a game. It was a regular game that everyone plays. There is Ana: beautiful and tall with dimples that would make the saddest man smile. She had that attitude that makes people want to be her friend always. There is Billy. He is not handsome, but he has a good heart. He had crooked teeth and two missing from the front; at twenty, he had a bald patch on his head. And lastly, there is Brian: handsome, with the perfect smile. He is known as "Mr. Right" and the ladies love him. He had blue eyes, a strong chin, and a bit of muscle that says he wor...