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

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...

  An older man with gray hair and a wheelchair sits across from a shocked young man in a worn denim outfit inside a luxurious gold-trimmed mansion. In the background, armed security guards stand near a large window that overlooks a tiger resting in a courtyard, while an ornate golden chandelier with a face hangs from the ceiling. The Journalist My name is Tommy Leo. I graduated from the university with a degree in sociology. It has been a hard time getting a job, and I could only watch as they told me, "We need just doctors and nurses." I watched day by day with frustration as I became desperate for a job. I cried at times when I thought of how people who graduated with me are working while I roam the street looking for a job that is too hard to get. One day, I met a friend named Tony who advised me to go and take a course in journalism. I was skeptical at first. I asked him if he thought it was easy to finance the study knowing I'm broke and jobless. I told him I don...