Midnight Lemon Pudding
‘Don't make a mess while I'm gone. Okay, Rush?’ That's what my older brother, Remington, said before leaving for work at dinnertime. Translated, that meant I should clean up any…[...]
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A Goodbye That Became a Hello
The old train station creaked and groaned as I stepped onto the platform, the worn wooden boards beneath my feet a testament to the countless hellos and goodbyes that had…[...]
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Library Loneliness
There once was a grand tower atop a hillside of emerald green grass. A cobblestone pillar four giants high with a blue tiled peak. In that tower resided the long…[...]
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The Globe That Wouldn’t Stay Broken
Alone in the charity shop, Karen watched the snow fall against the window, each drifting flake a reminder that life had a way of delivering things you hadn’t asked for.…[...]
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“Gift Me Not”
The holiday hustle was in full swing at the Super Center packed with shoppers buying gifts for the season. Just outside the entrance stood George, dressed in a soft, velvety…[...]
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Mother Frost, Sister Blue
Lena and Kälte fought over the same blanket since they shared a cradle. There was nothing significant about this blanket - nearly the opposite. It was the color of dusty…[...]
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Mother Frost, Sister Blue
Lena and Kälte fought over the same blanket since they shared a cradle. There was nothing significant about this blanket - nearly the opposite. It was the color of dusty…[...]
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In Bed as Winter Takes Hold
IN BED AS WINTER TAKES HOLDHe slept on the left hand side of the bed as he had done with all his girlfriends. He was restless; he could not throw…[...]
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Winter Secrets
By Cher Stonestreet I can see out my front window the snow has started falling . The flakes are big and fluffy. If we get enough snow, this will be…[...]
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The Yellow Light
“Maudie, what can I do about mosquitoes?” Mama asked Granny Hickman.It was a Saturday afternoon during the summer after I had turned 10. We were all out on the front…[...]
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The Raging Calm
The booming thunder roused me from my sleep. The reverberations shook the house, as if an earthquake were tearing its way through. I lay wide-eyed staring up at the ceiling.…[...]
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Winter Wolf
The buildings along the street were the same silvery shades as the low banks of clouds above. Their faces revealed dark windows and funereal emptiness. The muddy, snow-slushy street glowed…[...]
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The Storyteller
Two scarred hands carefully parted the branches of an old tree stump, the hood pulled low, only the rise and fall of the person's breath visible. The figure looked toward…[...]
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Weather the Storm
The storm did not begin with thunder. It began with a whisper. Mara was alone on the hillside, cutting herbs for her mother’s remedies. The sky had been clear moments…[...]
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The Little Broken Cake: A Lesson in Love
Looking into my childhood, there are many memories with tales to tell, lessons to teach, and wonderful stories to pass down through future generations. But there is one memory that…[...]
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The Man Who Danced With Pixies
The Man Who Danced with Pixies There was once a man named Leo who lived in a small, charming village nestled between rolling hills and whispering forests. The village was…[...]
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A Golden Spark
In a land far, far away, there lived a young dragon who pretended she was part of a tree.If you had passed through Deep Oak Wood during the old days,…[...]
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Love in the moment..
Once upon a time.there was a man who's name is Johnny and a woman who named Hilary ,no-one or not many knew they were secret operation group of spies,so one…[...]
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Kets the Fairy
Allow me to tell you a story. Now, how to start? The old ‘once upon a time?’ No, I think I’ll skip straight to it.There lived a man who seemed…[...]
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The Mother Witch
“Frau Margaret, you understand that the things we are questioning you about are very serious accusations. Little Hansel and Gretel have told many accounts of you using witchcraft to craft…[...]
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The Three Lady’s In The Cage
“Father, tell us again the story of the Three Ladies In The Cage.” “Do you never tire of that one, my beloved? How about the story of Rumpelstiltskin’s Revenge? I…[...]
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Requiem of The Fox
It was so terribly cold. Snow was falling, and it was almost dark. Death hauled her by the ankles as she suffocated on the luminous depths of the sea. Water…[...]
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‘Mon Nom Est Crapaud’
Mon Nom Est Crapaud Once upon a time in a land a long way from here everything was very different. There weren’t any houses or buildings just lot’s of trees.…[...]
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THE PEOPLE VS. THE S.C.o.B.
“Aren’t you tired of hiding out here, huddled in the lodge when we should be outdoors? It is like this every time they pass through our lands,” he growled, slamming…[...]
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Kid Brother
Once upon a time, there were a pair of orphans. Their mother and father had passed away, and so Alonya and her little brother Ivan both lived in a cottage…[...]
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Nana’s Story
“Once upon a time, in a land far far away.” my Nana always began her stories this way. My Nana is not just a loving and wise elder; she played…[...]
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The Tale of Peaks and horns
Once upon a time, there was a village tucked away in the jagged folds of a range known as The Mountain. Its people were carved from the same gray stone…[...]
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The Little Match-Dweller
It was so terribly cold. Snow was falling, and it was almost dark. This would not have been trouble, had the flower pot not been knocked from the sill.The culprit,…[...]
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Happy was He.
Trigger Warning- this short story contains Death, and Mature themes. Part 1- Life on Earth. As tissue after filled tissue hit the floor, Matthew could not hide his grief any…[...]
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THE PRICE OF A WISH
Once upon a time in a land far, far away of Sorea, there existed a mysterious woodland feared by all. Deep within it a cottage weathered by time stood, making…[...]
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Dam Trudy: Grimms’ Fairytale #43
Once upon a time there was a pig farmer’s daughter who disliked work but did like to complain, and she dreamt all day of a life of leisure with sweets…[...]
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I AM Noah Preston!
Foreword: Imagine you wake up one day and realize that it is your life, but everything is different. No body recognizes you, not your parents, teachers, friends, not even your…[...]
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Burn a Million
I’d burn a million dollars if I couldn’t buy you a plane ticket. What would be the purpose of the rest? Couldn’t buy me a thing. All I do is…[...]
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‘Emily The ………….’
Emily the ……. Emily was unique. She was tall and a bit thin, but even so to look at her you would never have guessed her secret. Underneath those elegant…[...]
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What a Big Mouth You Have!
“Grandma! I’ve come to visit you! I hope you don’t mind, I let myself in. It’s such a long journey through the woods to get here. And you know me,…[...]
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Liam Pembroke’s Rite of Passage
"Speaking," said the lively lady. "Hi, Mith. My name is Liam Pembroke, and I think my mom emailed you the other day. She said you were gonna, like, babysit me…[...]
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Midnight Pumpkins
What a disappointing year for farmer Faulk. The prince had chosen four of his pumpkins to take to wife, but there hadn't been a suitable bride in the lot of…[...]
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Way Beyond
Melda always wanted or expected more. Her parents worried about her interaction with other kids and their parents. They hsd thoght about another sibling for Melda, so that she would…[...]
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Chasing A Myth
Once upon a time, there were Six Provinces in the land and were divided amongst everyone. One was given to the Elves to rule, one to the Centaurs, and four…[...]
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So much more!!!
We were sitting one cool, fall evening. The conversation rolled like Tootsie roll. Since we were around 40, with no kids or responsibilities, the atmosphere was casual. My girl seating…[...]
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NIGHT TERRORS
“Honey, could you do me a favor and run down to the basement and get me a bottle of pickles from the pantry?” A sudden surge of anxiety rose in…[...]
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Willow and the Living Water
One day, a Golden Retriever named Willow went on her usual morning walk. She loved this time of day, when the world seemed to wake slowly, as if wrapped in…[...]
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is anyone else here? (Train in Vain)
Dark. Can't even see the yellow stream in front of him, but the thing is, he can feel it."What a weird-ass dream?"His eyes are two moons on two different days,…[...]
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Somebody Out There is Thinking About Me.
CW: Contains themes of physical violence, abuse, suicide and self-harm. Prelude- Inspired by a story I heard a long time ago, I am pleased to present to you my new…[...]
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The Chess Book
“Okay, honey, go look at the books, but stay where I can see you,” Sam's mother said before kissing him on the forehead and ruffling up his dark and wavy…[...]
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The shop that noticed her
seraphiel had lived in Yorkshire all her life, and she knew Leeds like most people know their favourite mug — familiar, comforting, and chipped in all the right places. She’d…[...]
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Misha’s Place
Dustin wandered around his childhood neighborhood and local shopping centers, hands in his pockets and a black beanie on his head. It was cold out, down in the thirties, and…[...]
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The Rose Tattoo
Karly Moller Her day was an agony of waiting for a chat with her manager that never happened. It was really the only reason she had come in to work…[...]
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The Glazed Windowpane
The apartment on the sixth floor purred with the comfortable quiet of a shared life. Elliot was mixing a whiskey and soda at the small, granite counter, the ice cubes…[...]
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Small Expectations
The sun was a tired, orange coin that had slipped behind the jagged teeth of the city skyline. Viola, a calico of unremittant rage and fierce territorial loyalty, watched the…[...]
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After the Shattering
Once, there was a café that was always abuzz with life and chatter. In its storefront was a large window and this window’s favorite pastime was to eavesdrop on the…[...]
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The Witch’s Brew
“IT’S MOVING, IT’S MOVING” shouted one of the teenagers. I… A… M… Suddenly the lights turned on. “Does anybody want some coffee? I know it’s late but I had some…[...]
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Greyhound Trilogy
GREYHOUND TRILOGY – early reader series. PART 1: How my greyhound got his name. – By Billy Mum and Dad have decided we need a dog.‘At last,’ I say.But they…[...]
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The Fife of Cruach Mhór
Pete Mueller, as he was then known, was not the first Irishman with two wives, nor the last, but certainly was the only one who claimed modesty out of respect…[...]
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A dog’s life
A Dogs' Life Any moment now, Lycra clad, he will bounce down the stairs and burst in through the kitchen doors. It's Sunday. Of course, I sit up bright eyed…[...]
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A dog’s life
A Dogs' Life Any moment now, Lycra clad, he will bounce down the stairs and burst in through the kitchen doors. It's Sunday. Of course, I sit up bright eyed…[...]
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Petey The Pit Bull
PETEY THE PIT BULL Petey hadn’t seen his mother in such a long time that sometimes he found it hard to remember her. He remembered how she would snuggle with…[...]
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Echos of Valor, Whispers of Peace
As a kid you think you’re invincible, like nothing will ever touch you. I mean, you’ve seen the movies that start with the tragic beginning, right?Those movies almost always bring…[...]
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Ten Years Later
The walk was somewhat long. It would be almost three miles. She hoped to arrive at his house in an hour or less. She could have gotten there quicker somehow,…[...]
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A Menu at Midnight
The soft chiming of the grandfather clock in the hallway was what roused Adelaide from sleep ,but what pulled her from the warm side of the bed was the splendid…[...]
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The Devil in the Duvet
If there is one thing all men do not know about women, it is that they are terrified of getting into any bed that does not have a duvet. As…[...]
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101 and Gone Just Like That
Remembering Nan always brings the same image to mind: I am tiny, curled up on her lap, held in the gentle rise and fall of her breathing in her rocking…[...]
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The Hamster, The Wizard and the Cat-flap
Although it’s true that Hamsters usually live in some sort of cage. You won’t be surprised to hear that Trevor chose to let his Hamster have the run of the…[...]
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A life in a suitcase
One life in a suitcase The suitcase was small—smaller than most people would choose for a life. beige leather, cracked along the corners, the handle repaired twice with dark thread,…[...]
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Creaks of Wonder
“I feel like something’s there”, she said in a somber tone. At an hour unknown to her, sometime between the midnight toll and morning’s dawn, she heard whispers from the…[...]
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3 A.M. Why Are You Still Awake?
I woke at that moment. A moment I shouldn’t have woken up. Exactly the moment the clock changed to 3:00 a.m. with a soft click. For a few seconds I…[...]
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Seven years and seven more
Once upon a time, there was a king who had a daughter. He did not have two, he had one, and since he had only one, he loved her more…[...]
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At 8:57 I Was In Heaven
A steaming mug was clutched between Kumo’s hands as she watched the sun rise, her eyes barely able to hold themselves open. After a long night shift, all she wanted…[...]
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The Tale of Nosboddy and Bly
In the Andromeda Galaxy, on a blue and green planet with different land masses but animals similar to ours, was a road built a long time ago to reach a…[...]
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Pride in feathers
Chapter 1Once upon a time on a farm far away a group of friends lived there and stayed Rabbits, birds, sheep and strays lived in harmony, sharing meat and hay…[...]
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A Dog’s Road
As an angel, I hear lot of confessions. What some would do differently. What some would take back. What some would amend if given the chance. My job was to…[...]
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The Attic of Good and Evil
The babysitter fell asleep. Sometimes it’s opportunity, more than motive, that creates the crime. Halley didn’t particularly want to go into the attic. She wasn’t staying up late at night…[...]
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Autumns Wish
Autumn’s Wish Autumn waited until the house settled into its soft evening quiet—the kind of quiet that made the lamps glow warmer and the walls feel closer, as if the…[...]
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The Witch’s unwilling apprentice.
The witch’s apprenticeNope. She couldn’t do it.Merliah had ripped off the legs of a locust, scooped out the guts of a bunderlout. But she could not – would not gouge…[...]
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where the fires burns
DESTINED ENCOUNTER Michelle's glasses were steamed up from her coffee cup, which she had carelessly placed too close to her face. The cozy café buzzed with the soft chatter of…[...]
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Wandering Through A Forest
Wandering through a forest in order to pass the time, here goes Moss Murray and his raggly clothes and neatly packed sack of superfluous items tacked nicely to the edge…[...]
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The Stranded Honker
I was a fool among fools in my later teenage years. Maybe everyone can look back and relate, or maybe I only hope that's the case. Regardless, I feel the…[...]
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The Lordal
The Thing at the Edge of the Yard. The car accident happened on a rainy Tuesday in October. Milo was eight years old. One moment, his parents were singing along…[...]
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I am a gay Italian real vampire, I drink blood , nice to meet you what do you drink?
This is a true story that appeared in some small Italian newspapers, in a village called Meldola. The protagonist is Horus, born Jacob Dimitri, an Italian gay vampire, head of…[...]
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Dog Night Out
When I was 19 my mother bought me that book Smart Women, Foolish Choices after I broke up with my first really serious boyfriend. I think it was her subtle…[...]
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Toby’s Day Fishing
It was a beautiful April day. Toby was tasked with finding fishing worms so Toby and Daddy could go fishing while Mommy and Auntie Harper spent the day in the…[...]
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From Dust to Ashes.
An Adam and Eve Short Story. Trigger Warning- this short story contains some suicide, and some strong language. Part One- Bullshit. As Adam woke up, he ordered Eve to sweep…[...]
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The Frozen Time
Ring ring...my mobile phone goes off and stops. And, again, it rings, stops, rings, stops, and finally gives in, and the immediate silence takes over. It must have been my…[...]
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Sapphire Blue Dragon
Old book paper crinkled and cracked, soft boyish hands turned the pages of old legendary stories. His young mind wondered over the fields of boyhood adventures. The sheets shift beside…[...]
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His color is Vermilion RED
Owen W SullivanLife and Style At twenty-six years old, Owen W Sullivan works as a health receptionist in Baltimore. However, he is more into fashion, building his clothes around a…[...]
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Why Go Home When the Unicorn Isn’t Ready?
She babysits her grandchildren on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Her daughter works third shift and when she leaves at eleven, someone needs to watch the three girls until their father…[...]
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