Stories posted 11/16/2007
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Coffee and Conflict (Daniel Gate)

He took another pensive sip. It was outstanding.
“Gukeng?”, asked Daniel. It was reminiscent of Blue-mountain, but even smoo…
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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…
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She Wore a Yellow Bow: A Blaze Ratchet Mystery. Part 2

“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…
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Magic Cup part 2

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…
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What the Crap was That?!

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…
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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…
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~ 13°42′S, 76°13′W

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

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…
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Senile Stealers

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

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

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…
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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,...
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The Chef
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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 …
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Flood of Sunshine

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

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…
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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…
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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…
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maybe

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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

“Noel, your mom’s really upset. I mean afterall, it isn’t everyday that she’s on daytime television.” Claire’s voice was an…
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Angels On Earth: Not the peaceful, loving sort

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

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

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?

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…
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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 …
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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…
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doing it big time.
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Unknown

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…
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The Pursuit of Excellence

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

I struggle to get out. I struggle to survive. I struggle to forget everything. I struggle to love. I struggle to face whats h…
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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…
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The Ad
Thirty-four year old male, looking for male or female (preferably male) house-mate.
The house:
Two bedroom,
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Love, Olivia

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…
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When Plan A Doesn't Work...It Looks Like Plan B's All Ya Got

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…
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Follow The Post-Its {Post-It Challenge}

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

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…
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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…
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In The Car

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…
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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
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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 …
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Post-It Challenge: Notes

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…
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Camp Mowapi 7

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…
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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…
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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…
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Ghostly Street Art Sequel

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

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