The pain leaches into the soil with his blood as he lies silently studying the pines. The long straight trees pierce the clouds with geometric precision. The cold calms him; he no longer feels a need to call for help. Studying the perfection of the moment, he dozes into a mindless peace. Without warning, he… Continue reading Jon Doe
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A Strange Good Bye
June 16, 2010- 9 p.m. I sit in the back of the room, silently watching a tableau of insecurity and the desperation of everyday life. I’m numb to the empty-headed chatter that is meant to be clever or funny but is neither. The noise of my solitude drums out the redundancy of their forced hilarity.… Continue reading A Strange Good Bye
A Short Story
It's not often while reading the WordPress feed that I come across such a magical story. I enjoyed it and think you will too. https://nicholasrossis.wordpress.com/2018/06/16/free-story-a-crystal-too-far/
I Wish I Could Remember
by Rose English I wish I could remember how you bounced me on your knee, and lifted me up high, to touch the sky when I was three. ~*~ I wish I could remember the sound of laughter sweet. Especially when together sparkling, shining eyes would meet. ~*~ I wish I could remember, when we… Continue reading I Wish I Could Remember
The Wind & the Sun
by Paul White I, like many writers, often question where our love of penmanship and wordsmithing originated. Usually, there is no singular reason, but an amalgamation of many over time. Some influences, I am certain, came from experiences way before we gave any consideration to such. My own father was one who, unwittingly and unknowingly,… Continue reading The Wind & the Sun
The Lost Ring
Magic of Stories loves hearing tales from readers and this one came in from Gwyn Broadmeadow. She read my Lost and Found story on here and had one of her own. “In 1933, my mother Mrs Lilian Probert, lost her wedding ring. Although an extensive search was made, we failed to find it. It was… Continue reading The Lost Ring
Crime with a Difference!
Love Crime? How about crime noir? Author Adam Mitchell takes you back to that bygone era with great style! Grab a copy while its on special offer.
Indie Insights
with Marnie CateEpisode 6 is live! guests Richard Ankers, Karina Kantas, Karen J Mossman and Jin Okubo Yes, my first online interview. It was a bit nerve racking and I think the trick is not to watch yourself back! Even so, it's great to have the opportunity to express myself and perhaps for some of… Continue reading Indie Insights
Home For Christmas
Christmas lights zigzagged across the road and shoppers hurried for the warmth of department stores. An icy wind brought a chill to the falling snow. Louise looked into the store window. The tree lights twinkled giving off a warm aura. She turned away with a lump in her throat Happy faced shoppers passed by, including… Continue reading Home For Christmas
Pedicure From Hell
by K A NeesonSo I go to relax and get a pedicure. Anytime actual relaxation occurs for me, it’s a miracle of epic proportions. Who knows if miracles happen, but I was hoping for one! I walk into this place and there are ten, maybe twelve, pedicure stations, the big chairs with the foot baths… Continue reading Pedicure From Hell
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