Stories posted 12/4/2007

  • The (Angsty) Calm Before the Swarm Inspired by text

    by The Green Knight 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    “Ten WHAT?! ” The barkeep snapped, “Listen, I am in no mood for a rambling drunk this early in the day.”

    “Listen to him, y…

  • The Trapper Takes Charge Inspired by text

    by uselessness 10 months ago 4 out of 5 stars

    With the soft clink-clink of conch shells, a lone figure rose in the corner shadows. His manner was slovenly, his face like…

  • Lost In The.....

    by theworldscrewedmeover 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Lost with in the the darkness.
    I cry out his name.
    And wish for me to see his tender face.
    To gaze into those amber eyes once…

  • Loves Another

    by theworldscrewedmeover 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    The icy, cool breeze washs over me.
    My face and body goes numb.
    Tears stream down my face.
    I feel agony shoot through my hear…

  • Preflight

    by White Hat 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    I never could get used to preflight.

    It’s not just the electrodes, the catheter, or the defibrillator built into the flight-...

  • Earth Defense Plan

    by White Hat 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Here’s the plan.

    We’ll intercept the nearly infinite alien horde with a single, slow-moving attack craft that can fire sin…

  • One True Edge

    by White Hat 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    It was the sword of kings.

    The mightiest blade ever created.

    Crafted from the deep steel, made by the dwarves from the ir…

  • Monday in the Life Inspired by text

    by Snarky 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    I moan and roll over as the girl next door’s alarm goes off. ”...if you wanna be my lover, tell ya whatcha gotta do, ya gott…

  • Monday in the Life, II Inspired by text

    by Snarky 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    I find my notebooks, pens, gloves, hat, jacket while I brush my teeth. Brush my wet hair while I microwave an egg roll. Find …

  • Monday in the Life, III Inspired by text

    by Snarky 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    I can breathe. I take time to notice that it is frigid and drizzly and miserable outside between the agriculture building and…

  • Monday in the Life, IV Inspired by text

    by Snarky 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    I sit at my desk and my first thought is always “I should clean this off,” but I never do. I leave it covered in books, dirty…

  • Headbanging Inspired by a photo

    by ninamazing 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Her head banged up against the back of the chair and she thought to herself, _my head is banging and there’s this boy who lik…

  • The Pleading Gaunt Inspired by text

    by Fyora Cartagan 10 months ago 4 out of 5 stars

    “No, no, Barb, stop!”

    She took the safety off the rifle and aimed at what she expected was the thing’s brain. She spoke out …

  • Show Her Inspired by text

    by Mr Reeses 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    _Why would she said something like that? Why would she utter something that wasnt true & then claim that she’s lying to herse…

  • Brev från kardinalen Inspired by text

    by minutz3 10 months ago 4 out of 5 stars

    Det var ett brev från en av kardinalerna, ja en av de 23 alldeles nya kardinalerna som utsågs i förra veckan.
    Javisst, jag ha…

  • The Replica (Jenunique's 51st Ficlet Challenge) Inspired by text

    by Mr Reeses 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “Is everything going as plan? Did you get the replica of that beast from the movie set?” Will said.
    “Yeah, everything is goin…

  • Let’s Find Out Inspired by text

    by Nick 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    The Doctor From Who-ville gazed out of the round window, viewing the infinite black of space that surrounded the structure th…

  • While Strolling... You know (See first comment before reading) Inspired by text

    by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “Ah, what a lovely day for a walk in the park, Cedric.”

    “Yes, yes. Just lovely.”

    “I used to come here as a child, you know….

  • The Shelled Invasion Begins at Last Inspired by text

    by uselessness 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Without warning, a spiny orange shell threw itself upon Trapper from the ceiling. Shrieking like a tormented teakettle, it le…

  • Holy Crab, It's a Showdown! Inspired by text

    by uselessness 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    The nine cords dangled, frayed and stained with the indigo blood of battles past, glistening shards of broken crab shells wov…

  • A City Swarmed Inspired by text

    by uselessness 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    The barkeep surveyed the damage with widening eyes. “I… I hope you mean to pay for that.”

    “That was the first of many,” warn…

  • Crab Creature on Steroids Inspired by text

    by butterflygirl6106 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    The noise seemed to be approaching in my direction, “What is that?” There was a clearing that led to a cave it was covered wi…

  • Nathan 2 Inspired by text

    by Etan Yescat 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Nathan, in fact, did die. He was smothered in an onslaught of snow that no man or yeti could have survived. His body was foun…

  • Sweatin' Bullets

    by Ben Paddon 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    From the moment she walked into my office I knew she was no good. It was probably the revolver she was carrying, although the…

  • Loved that Losing Feeling

    by Russell Ruffino 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    The game was getting tense, we were both down to the black ball, you’d been losing until now, but the black was giving me tro…

  • A Number Can Say a Number of Words

    by Fyora Cartagan 10 months ago 4 out of 5 stars

    A number can say more words than allowed in a 1024 character story. Then again, maybe not, since I can fit 5 different number…

  • Reunite and Retrieve (Daniel Gate) Inspired by text

    by KimuraCarter 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    “What do our mysterious employers gain by escalating mob violence?” Daniel asked. Ever since he was roped into this mystery t…

  • A Breakfast Challenge Brought To You By Nouvelle Bardot

    by Nouvelle Bardot 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    We’re all going to ignore the fact that yesterday (or the day before, time eludes me) I made up a challenge, that was, well, ...

  • Just Words, Lily Inspired by text

    by someday_93 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Together they walked back in. “Ready?” Mr. G asked. Anna and Lily nodded simultaneously.

    Her hand safely in Anna’s, Lily loo…

  • Simon the Not-So-Intelligent Designer Inspired by text

    by Fyora Cartagan 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    The tiny planet spun and spun in front of Simon for quite a few minutes before he realized something.

    “Frak,” he muttered, ”...

  • Into Mental Instability

    by nesdil 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Her face is pale, and half in a shadow,
    her eyes wide and frightened.
    She stares at the floor,
    her thumb in her mouth,
    withdr…

  • In the Open Inspired by text

    by Flute Loop<33 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    In the counceling office, Lily finally had the courage to tell everyone what happened. She would never be able to thank Anna …

  • Flordia Inspired by text

    by Flute Loop<33 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    All eyes shifted from Lily to Anna. Everyone had a look of confusion on their faces. Everyone except him.

    “Do tell.” Lily …

  • People Never Change Inspired by text

    by Flute Loop<33 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “We agreed we would never talk about this again. I told you I was moving and I wanted to leave my temper behind. You promised…

  • Easiest Thing in the World Inspired by text

    by SocccerISmyLIFE 10 months ago 4 out of 5 stars

    Ahh science class. We have a really boring teacher and it’s a miracle that I don’t fall asleep in her class everyday. She com…

  • What you See is What You Get (Jenunique's Challenge: Yeah, I realize I answered my own challenge....) Inspired by text

    by Jenunique 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    “Do you see that?” Derek was holding the camera in front of him as he and Cheryl walked through the wood.

    “See what?” Che…

  • Real Live Penguin (Kermit's Holiday Challenge) Inspired by text

    by .:band baby:. 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “I can’t do this!”

    “You have to. It’s your job.“

    “But George, I can’t wrap the poor penguin!”

    “Sue. It’s stuffed.“

    “I…

  • Scream Mature Inspired by text

    by LilWhtShp 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

  • Out on a Limb (Daniel Gate) Inspired by text

    by Compound Fracture 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    With two days of intense planning a blur; Daniel was sitting in a contractor truck next to Éponine. Nate was at the wheel. Th…

  • The Jukebox Hero & His Guitar Inspired by text

    by Fyora Cartagan 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Ero awoke to the sound of a wailing guitar. He looked around, but all he could see was white.

    “Where am I?” he asked the no…

  • Box Mature Inspired by text

    by LilWhtShp 10 months ago 4 out of 5 stars

  • Luc the Happy Lightbringer Inspired by text

    by Fyora Cartagan 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Okay then, we’ll start with the big problem, dinosaurs…How does this work… Simon looked at his hands, then pointed at t…

  • Innocent kiss

    by howhardlifeis♥ 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “Look, that one’s a flower!” I pointed to a cloud that resembled a flower.

    We were holding hands, laying on the blanket we h…

  • Seriously. Inspired by text

    by unknown and not discovered.... 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    I just went straight up to him. To Ryan I mean.
    “Did you write me that note or poem or whatever?”
    “Amber, yeah I used to lik…

  • Life Stinks Inspired by text

    by unknown and not discovered.... 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    My life was ruined- She was telling everyone!! Ashley was the most stuck up little spoiled brat I have ever met in my life. S…

  • Autumn Leaf Haiku

    by Leaky fountain pencil 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    the wind blows around
    embracing me with light arms
    i fall from my tree

    they come towards me
    trodding with their heavy steps
    ...

  • Found you! Inspired by text

    by Never Explain 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    I grabbed my graffiti-style snowboard and ran out the door with my coolest-looking snow clothes.
    I literally dived out the do…

  • Believing Inspired by text

    by someday_93 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “What?!” Lily looked at him. “The last thing I want is attention. I just want this to be over!” She began to cry again, to …

  • Shut Up and Drive: Nouvelle Bardot Breakfast Challenge Inspired by text

    by Jenunique 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Selyna hated eating in the car. She opened the lid to her styro- foam bowl and looked down at the eggs. “Crap,” she huffed. ”...

  • Moonlight beauty

    by Leaky fountain pencil 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Seeing her is like waking up from a bad dream.

    She stands by the bedroom window, looking out onto the alley below. A white n…

  • My chance Inspired by text

    by Never Explain 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    We got out, and walked to the store. She was totally normal, except every time we made eye contact she smiled and me, and eve…

  • Reaching Melanie Inspired by text

    by someday_93 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    I look down at the pen in my hand, the poem in front of me. It’s not what I meant to write. I was supposed to be doing an Eng…

  • Mom and Baby [Breakfast Challenge] Inspired by text

    by Mistress Elsha Hawk 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    “Good Morning, Sunshine! Did you wake up? Huh? Did you wake up? Yes you did!” She checks the clock. 5:44. “Mommy needs more s…

  • Thanks Mia. Inspired by text

    by `crayola. 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    At some point during the night I must have drifted off into sleep. I remember dreams of poems which explains the English text…

  • Backless Chaps Inspired by text

    by Tad Winslow 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Ok, it all started when the fugly principal measured Tammy’s mini dress—I saw him put the ruler next to her thigh and he t…

  • So Over You

    by Blusparrow 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Sally was fed up. She looked into his eyes with great anger. Tim said, ” now baby, you know your my girl”. She rolled her eye…

  • Gorilla Matriarch Inspired by a photo

    by MRay 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    She sat next to me in the backseat. My first date. Mom was driving the car, I was thirteen years old. We were going to a movi…

  • Challenge You to Examin Your Self(50th ficlet)

    by butterflygirl6106 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    I stop and watch the butterfly’s race thru the corn fields, oh how beautiful I thought they were. How free and uninhibted the…

  • Black Art Inspired by a photo

    by MRay 10 months ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “Hold that pose. Don’t move. That’s it. Look right at me. Don’t breath, move, blink.” Uncle held his camera and began clickin…

  • Drifting Away into Eternity with my Love Inspired by text

    by Fyora Cartagan 10 months ago 0 out of 5 stars

    She looks at the ceiling, her soul feels like it’s rising up to meet it. She rather wishes it was, because then it could go t…