Stories posted 11/16/2007

  • Coffee and Conflict (Daniel Gate) Inspired by text

    He took another pensive sip. It was outstanding.

    “Gukeng?”, asked Daniel. It was reminiscent of Blue-mountain, but even smoo…

  • Let's just be.

    We’re snowed in, and the truck won’t possibly be able make it through the streets, even if we dig it out. Not till the snow p…

  • She Wore a Yellow Bow: A Blaze Ratchet Mystery. Part 2 Inspired by text

    “Yes, I read about your husband in the Daily Press. He’s in quite a bit of trouble. I’m not sure I can help him. Why are yo…

  • Magic Cup part 2 Inspired by text

    As I entered, the first thing I noticed was how spacious it was. It seemed much larger than it did on the outside. The second…

  • What the Crap was That?! Inspired by a photo

    A peculiar looking person came from the shadows of a broken down shop with a yellow shirt, blue shoes, a red skirt,and no hai…

  • Procrastination

    flick flick flick
    The cursor flicks a menacing laughter at me – taunting me about my lack of words on the page.

    Time to chec…

  • ~ 13°42′S, 76°13′W Inspired by text

    The fine grain sands of the Peninsula Paracas worked their way into the crevices between Alejandro’s toes; a disquieting and …

  • Last Breath

    The old man sat still as the footsteps quietly approached. He knew who it was and why she was there, it didn’t bother him. He…

  • Sign Stealers Inspired by a photo

    In the dark of late evening, Steven and Richie, being very drunk, spotted a curb your dog sign, and they took a fit of laughi…

  • Senile Stealers Inspired by text

    Little did they know that the signs were painted with lead paint and, after many years of showing to friends on drunken night…

  • Into the Night Inspired by text

    Once inside she barely had room to breathe. Though the tight space held her closely, she knew it was no sanctuary. It was mor…

  • For the Best Inspired by a photo

    I watched my baby’s face as I submerged him under the water. He looked too much like his father, I couldn’t stand it.

    At fi…

  • Joe

    He never liked to talk about the particulars of his health, but I pieced together enough to know that he had Type 1 diabetes,...

  • The Chef Mature

  • It's Time

    Luckily, he was there when I arrived for the party. He watched me thread through the crowd of people as I attempted to cross …

  • Flood of Sunshine Inspired by text

    Sunshine flooded in the room in a wave of smothering blue/white/yellow incandescence. I watched the sunshine level rise rapid…

  • Striking

    Man, the sun is hot. I’ve been marching forever, or so it seems. This sign is weighing heavy on my shoulder, but my arms are …

  • End of the World

    We all waited quietly for the end of days. A few short months was all the time we had left in the world. We chose to spend th…

  • Amnesia Inspired by text

    Amnesia is a tricky thing. When I was thirteen, I was involved in a car accident. I had hit my head badly, and when I woke up…

  • i'm sorry

    because i let you walk away, i cried myself to sleep the next day.

    now i’m lonely and afraid, i hate that i let our friendsh…

  • i might....

    I stood there,watching him run across the field, playing football with his friends.His white shirt flowed in the wind as he w…

  • maybe Mature Inspired by text

  • you're just another cloud

    Have you changed?
    You’re not the same.
    the guy i met over the summer
    is just a part of my memory now
    i remember when we talke…

  • Grin and Bear It Inspired by text

    “Noel, your mom’s really upset. I mean afterall, it isn’t everyday that she’s on daytime television.” Claire’s voice was an…

  • Angels On Earth: Not the peaceful, loving sort Inspired by text

    “The monkeys told me I’d find you here.” The gold haired girl brushed through the archway and swept her coat aside. She rolle…

  • Why? Inspired by text

    I called again.
    “Heeey” Jack answered.
    Damn it!... Oh Well…
    “Tell Ashley it wasn’t a threat… it was the truth. Oh, and …

  • Ageden Inspired by text

    Jonathan felt his chin. “I have a beard,” he remarked. “My voice is deeper… Have I grown?”
    Vrsta chuckled. “You been ageden…

  • Do They Have the Air Conditioning on Year Round? Inspired by text

    Tonight at seven…I shook my head when I saw him coming closer. What on earth was wrong with this kid? He seemed very persis…

  • Do The Fangs Come With The Package?

    It wasn’t that I was particularly obsessed with becoming a vampire. It just seems that the immortals are the ones having all …

  • Toxic Redeemer

    Emmie was so tired; she could barely hold her head up. “I don’t know how I’m going to make it”, she thought while fighting s…

  • doing it big time. Mature

  • Unknown Inspired by a photo

    I wish I could start over my past so I could appreciate everything I had. Everything I’ve wanted now lies in the past. Everyt…

  • The Pursuit of Excellence Inspired by a photo

    Pursuit of excellence is an attitude….it involves wisdom and sound judgment….it is a lifetime career long commitment….it is a…

  • Trapped Inspired by a photo

    I struggle to get out. I struggle to survive. I struggle to forget everything. I struggle to love. I struggle to face whats h…

  • Revelation.

    He stood on the hill waiting, looking at what he was leaving behind. It looked vast and endless though in reality he knew bet…

  • The Ad

    Thirty-four year old male, looking for male or female (preferably male) house-mate.

    The house:
    Two bedroom,
    Two and a half…

  • Love, Olivia Inspired by a photo

    You know I love you as you love me too but do you know what is true? What is true is a love that burns like fire. What is tru…

  • When Plan A Doesn't Work...It Looks Like Plan B's All Ya Got Inspired by text

    I didn’t have any idea what to do. The whole house was one story now. Does a house contest as one story after it’s been damag…

  • Follow The Post-Its {Post-It Challenge} Inspired by text

    Chandra Post walked up and down the corridors of her house.
    What’s going on?she wondered. All her friends had been acting str…

  • Why Plan A Didn't Work Inspired by text

    My grandfather had known old Merle. That didn’t mean he had ever met him, but I knew enough about the old man that I didn’t f…

  • Pay No Attention To This Post - Im A Blonde.

    Once upon a time there was a hot girl named Tori.

    She lived happily ever after.

    P.S. that girl, that hot girl, is totally…

  • In The Car Inspired by text

    They ran out of gas ten miles from town. “Great! Now what!” Olivia screamed as the car rolled to a stop. “We’re stuck in a sn…

  • LOL youve g2 read this!!!! hilariuos!

    Hey babes ! omg ok in my school locker i have an air freashener and u could smell it through the whole hallway lollol
    also my…

  • The Completely Crazy Substitute Teacher From Who-Knows-Where

    Report cards had just been given out in homeroom, so naturally there was the general question of “What did you get?” hanging …

  • Post-It Challenge: Notes Inspired by text

    I write another note and crumble it up and throw it away.I continue this,wasting 10 more post-its in the process.God.I really…

  • Camp Mowapi 7 Inspired by text

    We had to build a cook fire, like pioneers, for dinner. Boy Scout made it all easy on us, by heading the Fire Crew. He sent u…

  • The Stuck Fairy

    Once upon a time there was fairy that needed help. The reason she needed help was she got caught in a tree and couldn’t get o…

  • Opposing Views | Same Scene

    Face down in the mud. Not just any mud though, I swear this could have supported a new life form in its dingy grey/green womb…

  • Ghostly Street Art Sequel Inspired by text

    Then they started to see ghosts and goblins appear out of every corner! Brian Kay said “I think I repent throwing that pumpki…

  • The Guinea Pig On The Quest For Some Carrots

    Once there was a guinea pig on a quest. This guinea pig named Lenny was on a quest for some carrots. Lenny climbed out of his…

  • Forever in Love

    I will love you forever,
    You do not have to question that.

    I could never forget you,
    You mean too much to me.

    I could never…

  • Melanie Inspired by a photo

    Melanie and I were walking, it was a beautiful sight. The street lamps were lit, creating a glint in her eyes that seemed to …

  • pretty girl that dont like me

    Theres this girl i really loved.Now grant it i know im only 13 and love doesnt really mean anything now till im like 15 but i…