Slowly, he turns on the computer and powers up the internet browser. Checking to make sure no one is watching, he stealthily opens the small favorites window from the bottom of the screen. He selects a small icon and a smile splits his face as he hears the computer whir and process his request. He checks one last time to make sure no one is watching as the window pops up. He smiles again as his sanctuary appears on the screen and continues to load stories and graphics. _Ficlets_ is pasted in large black letters across the screen as he browses through hundreds of stories. He reads on late into the night, and even early into the morning, relishing his perceived connection with people he will never meet, never see. He writes a few of his own stories, seeking acceptance in this online kingdom. He laughs along with stories and cries along with others as the people speak to him from the other side of the computer screen, and deep inside, he feels accepted. He feels home. 2008-05-28T20:32:00Z http://ficlets.com/feed/story/30947 <p>I think we all feel at home here,great tribute to a great writing site. made all the better by those talents who made it happen.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=65851 2008-05-28T20:32:00Z SKermitgorf http://ficlets.com/authors/kermitgorf <p>wow&#8230;.really cool!!! i mean REALLY COOL !!!</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=65532 2008-05-27T20:28:24Z Fantasy http://ficlets.com/authors/fantasy <p>Wow.. no wonder this is a featured ficlet! Congrats on that!! im sure i am echoing the sentiments of our fellow ficleteers.. But yes, I too can relate. Awesomely dipicted. And all that lierary jazz..</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=65337 2008-05-26T22:41:54Z Apostrophe http://ficlets.com/authors/murphyrose27 <p>Oh, how I can relate!</p> <p>I&#8217;m really not too sure what to say. It&#8217;s awesome; but in an undefinable way. The connection probably is the main cause of this, but anyways, keep it up. Stuff like this is the literature of the Gods. :D</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=65210 2008-05-26T04:29:48Z Amo de Tuus Aetas et Mors http://ficlets.com/authors/clotifoth <p>Sorry, had to make an additional comment to rate this&#8230;.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=64980 2008-05-25T17:21:48Z Nissakit http://ficlets.com/authors/nerissa <p>that was great!!!</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=64830 2008-05-25T01:51:37Z crazee_writa http://ficlets.com/authors/crazee_writa <p>I agree with THX , we can all relate to this at least a little. Ficlets is truly a wonderful place and really is a home away from home. I&#8217;m so happy I stumbled upon it! Very nicely written.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=64625 2008-05-24T05:51:30Z penguincaptain18 http://ficlets.com/authors/user_5439 <p>Very nice work. A ficlet like this brings everyone closer.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=64591 2008-05-24T03:04:14Z Phil Sporlan http://ficlets.com/authors/phil_sporlan <p>Three Thumbs Up!!! Well worded from beginning to end. Ficlets is indeed a special sanctuary&#8230;</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=64283 2008-05-23T01:49:37Z YodaOnCrack http://ficlets.com/authors/yodaoncrack <p>Ah, that was sweet and certainly seems like something we can all relate to at least a little. I know I&#8217;m starting to sideways glances when I get caught checking for comments or a new story for the fiftieth time.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=64060 2008-05-22T11:26:41Z THX 0477 http://ficlets.com/authors/thx_0477 <p>Congrats on getting featured! Great ficlet! I love this site! Good job!</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=63952 2008-05-21T22:17:52Z Nissakit http://ficlets.com/authors/nerissa <p>Congrats on getting featured! =D<br />Great Ficlet, ficlets is like another home to me.<br />LoA</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=63951 2008-05-21T22:05:21Z Blusparrow http://ficlets.com/authors/blusparrow <p>Congrats on getting featured! =D<br />Great Ficlet, ficlets is like another home to me.<br />LoA</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=63950 2008-05-21T21:50:19Z Blusparrow http://ficlets.com/authors/blusparrow <p>haha&#8230; great ficlet! <br />Home &#8211; indeed! I&#8217;m one of the most recent addicts vying for my place in Awesomeness!</p> <p>Cheers&#8230;</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=63859 2008-05-21T17:40:35Z ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫ http://ficlets.com/authors/alro613 <p>Congrats on being Featured Ficlet! A most awesome choice. I enjoyed the almost illicit-ness of his actions in the beginning. That he was loading up Ficlets made me smile bigtime. Really well done!<br />LoA</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=63854 2008-05-21T17:19:12Z Melia http://ficlets.com/authors/melia <p>Yes. Yay ficlets. Very much so&#8230; if it were she, this would be a story about me.</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=63839 2008-05-21T15:39:53Z Mask By The Moon http://ficlets.com/authors/mbtm <p>Yay Ficlets! #1!!</p> http://ficlets.com/stories/30947?basename=63160 2008-05-18T18:38:58Z The 13 Year-Old http://ficlets.com/authors/user_5927