by Toni KiefPtolemy V left the mint with the first gold coin struck with his daughter’s likeness. In a very unusual act, he presented the token with blessing to his only daughter. Born to a court of treachery, incest and murder, the coin represented a singular moment of love. She carried it at all times… Continue reading The Coin
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Isolation
By © Paul White 2017 Evenings come early in October, the skies begin to dim after lunch and keep getting darker until the nightfall's, which is around six o'clock. It is what living so far north, on the edge of the loch entails. It is a continuous way of life, a life stretching back a… Continue reading Isolation
OUR STREET IS BLOODY OFFAL
I wrote this as an exercise from an article I saw in a newspaper. This is what it said: A quiet street turned into a river of blood yesterday when a tanker sprang a leak. More than 2,500 gallons of offal cascaded into the road after a pipe burst as the tanker pumped the blood… Continue reading OUR STREET IS BLOODY OFFAL
Companion
This is a short poignant story that many of us can identify with. I've delighted it because it's worth reading and I think you will enjoy it. Companion
Sister Cousin
by Mary Hiland Comedians love to build their acts on their terrible childhoods, so I would have a hard time being a comedian, because mine was almost idyllic. Although I enjoyed the benefits of being an only child, I felt I had been cheated out of three very important ingredients for a perfect young girl’s… Continue reading Sister Cousin
A Ghost of Myself
An interesting and thoughtful story to share with you. It certainly had me thinking. ReBlogged
Jon Doe
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
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/
Dirty Laundry
by Toni KiefLike a forgotten man on death row, each day is spent waiting for the inevitable. No longer counting hours, days or months, my existence is trapped in a starless night. Strange women awaken me each morning for no other reason than to gather dirty laundry. They roll me, medicate me and pump all… Continue reading Dirty Laundry
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
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