Stories posted 10/17/2007

  • The Wonder

    As I sit here and look around, I find that words are my only friend. Not just any words, oh no. Only the words I type underst…

  • The trains come closer every night

    Every night I hear the trains going by. They used to be a mile away when I was younger, give or take a block: it depends how …

  • Who is this Ficleteer? Inspired by text

    He sits in front of a computer, typing and typing, none of us know his name. If he did tell it to us, he would have to kill u…

  • A Little Expirement

    I want to do a little experiment. I’m going to rate this story with one star. If anyone reads this, please leave a rating of …

  • What it felt like Inspired by text

    He warmed the oils in his hands and began to rub my back. With each venture up and down my back the pain being felt more and …

  • Blah, Blah, Blah Inspired by text

    Then it came to me.

    “What was it made out of?” I ask him.

    “Excuse me?” he replies, incredulous as if I’d have told him I wa…

  • Sean and his glowing eyes Inspired by text

    “Sean!” I called sweetly. A spotted owl flew up to me and rested on the leather gauntlet I had on. I dangled a mouse in front…

  • The Demon's Charge Inspired by text

    The demon charged, her hooves cleaving the asphalt. The ichors dripping from her torn and dangling torso left scars in the ro…

  • The Five Sword Banishing Pentacle Inspired by text

    Alec watched as the sword spun and vanished. He swore a wolfish swear and turned to run.

    The air erupted.

    Five swords, laid…

  • Simon And The Wolf Inspired by text

    Alec struggled to his legs, and turned on Simon. The young man still lay on the ground.

    Alec licked his lips. He wasn’t the …

  • Little Red Simon Inspired by text

    “What big eyes you have,” Simon said.

    “The better to look at you, my boy,” the wolf said, falling into character.

    “What big…

  • At The Crowing Of The Cock Inspired by text

    Alec snarled behind him. “You’ll pay for that with your blood, mortal.”

    Blake turned around and saw a rather shabby-looking …

  • Any Time You Can Walk Away From The End Of The World... Inspired by text

    “So,” Blake continued, “are you going to sit there all morning or what?”

    “Help me stand. I think I tore something.”

    Blake h…

  • I Saw The News Today, Oh Boy Inspired by text

    They came around a corner, where a large truck had pulled up to the curb beside a bookstore. A couple of guys were unloading …

  • Peace On Earth, Goodwill To Mankind Inspired by text

    “Mnuuugh – “ Simon managed, and pointed at the stack of papers. Blake looked.

    Some nuts had gone and hacked the Chicago _Tri…

  • Babble Inspired by text

    “For what?” Blake asked.

    “Demobilizin’ the mil’try,” the man said. “Oh, an’ th’, whaddyacallit? Th’ CTC.”

    ”The CDC,” Simon …

  • The End Of The End Of Days Inspired by text

    “The succubus. She did it. When I rounded the corner, I heard her tell the Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse they were nothing,...

  • Five Years (reprise) Inspired by text

    “This is the delay in Lucifer’s plan.” Blake noticed Simon’s stare. “When I was fighting Azrael, Lucifer showed up. What’s-he…

  • Blake's Plan Inspired by text

    Simon continued, “Look, I don’t know what to do. I’m tired, and my leg hurts, and I know we don’t have forever but we have fo…

  • The Secret Number Inspired by text

    “A number. For my sister. Angela, about your age, black hair and blue eyes. And needs to start dating again. She’s into that …

  • Friendly me Inspired by a photo

    Can I be your friend? I wanna be your friend. Can I lick you? What’s that smell? Let’s be friends. Pet me. Look at that! You’...

  • His Eternity

    Flames fill the cavern with ungodly heat.
    I feel the forlorn eyes looking upon me from the deep dark recesses of the rock wa…

  • my escape (poem) Inspired by a photo

    In the rain
    alone
    was beautiful
    now is not
    in two seconds anger came
    then will leave in knots

    Seems so perfect
    standing o…

  • The Nightmare one told (poem)

    i cant just sit here & let this happen i have to fix it everytime im ready to fight i just get afraid & turn away you trow th…

  • All Was Perfect

    when your dreaming with a broken heart
    waking up is the hardest part
    because you know once your awake its will all be over …

  • Fiction Challenge

    This is a challenge of who can make the best fiction 2 part (or more) story. The winner will be announced on Oct. 26. So get …

  • Aaron Carter's Fan Club - the sequel *dumm dummm duhh* Inspired by text

    random ramblings:::

    omg i kinda like luv z100 ok so i do love z100 but still they sooo overplay their songs i mean like ferg…

  • Reality Inspired by text

    “Lauri?!” he practically yelled into the receiver. The house was suddenly full of glory and joy and everything happy—

    “Hell…

  • Midnight hue

    Do you see the mountains shifting,
    or the grass turn a new hue?

    Did you catch the midnight rainstorm,
    or gaze upon the long-...

  • Ugly Mature Inspired by text

  • Magic's Mark [8] Inspired by text

    BAM!
    “What the hell was that for?” Ritchie rubbed the back of his head angrily. Out of anger, Maria had sent him flying backw…

  • Wow, 50 ficlets! Must mean a challenge is in your future... (Lyric Challenge)

    Woo-hoo! It’s official: I’ve published 50 ficlets! This means a challenge is in store for you, kids. So here ‘tis…

    Pick a …

  • Magic's Mark [9] Inspired by text

    Ritchie awoke with a jolt to cold water on his face.
    “What happened?” he asked quietly.
    “You tried to do magic being complete…

  • Lost...again

    Breathless as I reach the top,
    the end is finally here.

    I’m nearly there, I must not stop,
    I’m frozen up with fear.

    I’ve lo…

  • Erika's Song Inspired by text

    I cannot cry, because I know that’s weakness in your eyes. I wish it wasn’t. I wish you could see the hurt you cause me, the …

  • Lover's Thoughts {Ana Cristina's Challenge} Inspired by text

    I’ve been awake for a while now. Whenever I’m around you, I feel like a little kid, I’m so in love. But I can’t sleep knowing…

  • Alone

    Alone a short poem

    Being alone

    From the outside world

    Through a window you stare and watch the world
    Past-

    Cover in shad…

  • A Modern-day Bonnie & Clyde. Chapter 1: The Plan Inspired by text

    I took the money, I spiked your drink—you miss too much these days if you stop to think.

    If I had stopped even one minu…

  • A Modern-day Bonnie & Clyde. Chapter 2: The Get-away Inspired by text

    We’ve been doing this gig for almost a year now. Last week you turned to me with a leer and said, “Babe, look how much money …

  • Thanks granny {challenge: mundane object} Inspired by text

    “And this, is for you darling!” my grandma said, as she handed me the most battered quarter I had ever seen in my life. “Erm….

  • Reach Out and Touch Faith (Lyric Challenge) Inspired by text

    “Your own personal Jesus! Someone to hear your prayers, someone who cares!”

    It was plastered all over the news and morning p…

  • Hollywood Heroin 2 Inspired by text

    Dear Gossip Girl, Hollywood Heroin,
    I cut myself at night because my boyfriend broke up with me.
    —SoEmoIDon’tKnowWhatToDoW…

  • The Day Before Inspired by text

    Zoe had gotten home late from school. She had stayed after to hang out with her friends. Time passed and before she knew it t…

  • iPod Challenge with 14 extra BONUS SONGS Inspired by text

    1) The Honorary Title – Cats in Heat
    2) Quad City DJ’s – Space Jam
    3) A Perfect Circle – Sleeping Beauty
    4) The Ataris – Sadd…

  • Those Sleepless Nights

    I remember those sleepless nights.
    Those nights when I tossed and turned,
    Those nights when my eyes where never dry,
    Those…

  • Silver Dream

    “When will it rain?” asked a young-looking girl to a distant and bemused boy sitting in a large pasture.
    “I’m waiting-”
    “For …

  • Pain {lyric challenge} Inspired by text

    “Pain, without love. Pain, I can’t get enough. Pain, I like it rough
    ‘Cause I’d rather feel pain than nothing at all”

    I’m fi…

  • Break Free Inspired by text

    _“I want to break free! I want to break free from your lies; You’re so self-satisfied, I don’t need you! I’ve got to break fr…

  • The Deviant and the Victim {Stoner's challenge} Inspired by text

    He looked, with wide 4-year-old eyes, at this boy in front of him, holding out his hand and tapping his foot.

    “I’ll give you…

  • Unbeknownst Love, Pt.1

    I stare blankly at the back of his head in class. Paying absolutely no attention to the teacher, I absentmindedly doodle hear…

  • A day in the life of a robot surgeon Mature

  • Frozen Fate

    I stumbled through the compartment in the car to find a flashlight. I zipped on my jacket and opened the door. The blizzard c…

  • Time, conclusion Inspired by text

    The shadow lay crumpled at the foot of the building;thrown aside like an old doll.His legs were clearly broken.He clutched hi…

  • Mock Celebrity Challenge!

    OK, who doesn’t love to make fun of celebrities? So, write a funny original ficlet making fun of a celebrity, and the top 3 w…

  • Borders Are Not Always Clear Inspired by text

    As I stood there, my heart beating faster, faster, my mind began forming totally irrational thoughts.
    _Don’t be afraid, Lisa….

  • Frozen Fate Part 2 - The Heat Inspired by text

    The pines were as tall as a giant you see in movies, and I am like the people they smash. I felt as if I were naked, the coat…

  • Everything We Had (lyric challenge) Inspired by text

    _You were the only face I’d ever known,
    I was the light from the lamp on the floor,
    And only as bright as you wanted me to be…

  • Frozen Fate Part 3 - The Dream

    I cried small tears as I watched the sky turn darker. Then I gave up, I put my hatless head into the snow and dozed off.

    I …

  • Tattered Souls

    Everyone, including me, passed by him every day. He would sit there on his grimy blanket, noncommittally stirring the few coi…

  • Admit

    We use to understand each other.
    We use to not speak faulty of the other.
    I would always be able to read your smile.
    You woul…

  • The Book of Mona 14 Inspired by text

    And she caught a glimpse of that same crooked smile he had used on her earlier. In that moment her excitement had died. What …

  • The Touch 10 Inspired by text

    They couldn’t have been in their for more than five minutes and they were already going at it. I could here her moaning loudl…