Scribble Ventures Novels & Stories

Originally, ScribeSphere wasn't known by that name. Eleanor Ye had purchased the website and subsequently renamed it "ScribeSphere." By then, she had stepped away from the entertainment industry, passing her position to Alex Ye, essentially having him work for her. She relaxed at home, sipping tea and waiting for her dividends, relying on the shares she held. Eleanor's acquisition of ScribeSphere was mainly out of boredom, looking to foster her reading interest and find something to keep her occupied. She bought a struggling novel website, pumped money into it to revitalize it, and then handed the responsibility to Alex, making him work for her yet again.

He takes a seat right next to me on the dining table. “May I?” he motions to the papers that I’d been scribbling on and I nod. “Any ideas?” he asks after a couple of minutes. “Not many. The only one I have is to turn it into what its names suggest. Unity Ventures. Meaning we will be all-rounded. We won’t just be focused on buying and selling property. We can also incorporate architecture, building and construction, and interior and landscape design.” His flash to mine. My joy swells deep inside me at the look of pride he gives me.

He went to his study. He opened his laptop. He did not examine why he was doing it — the movement was instinct rather than decision, the same animal record-keeping that had noticed BOARD on the folder screen and filed it away for later. Two letters and a word. SB Ventures. He had registered it from the phone screen for a single second before she tilted it away, and his memory had kept it without his permission. He typed it into the search bar.

“Anyway, I need you to sign off on this. It’s the prospectus for our first venture.” “Venture?” Jack asked, his voice dangerously flat. “Duh. Hailey Capital!” she said, as if it were obvious. “The ‘Global Brother-in-Law Fan Club’ isn't just a community anymore, Jack. It’s an investment vehicle. After you, like, magically guessed that agricultural stock, our members have been clamoring for more. So, we’re launching a paid research newsletter! ‘The Alpha’s Whispers’!” She thrust the tablet at him. On the screen was a gaudy, neon-green report, complete with animated, sparkling wolf emojis.

Subject: Business Proposal, Fontaine Ventures Vera frowned. She tapped it open, eyes squinting as she scanned the words. Dear Ms. Sinclair, I am Dorian Fontaine, founder and CEO of Fontaine Ventures, a technology and media investment group expanding into digital entertainment. Your early stage work in gaming and animation came to my attention through a private scout, and I would be honored to discuss a potential partnership. We believe your unique creative vision fits the future of interactive design, and we are eager to explore how we might collaborate. If you are available, I will be flying in tomorrow morning. I’d love to schedule a meeting at your convenience. Details of venue, transport