Stories posted 7/30/2007

  • Fritz and Zooey: Coffee Junkies Inspired by text

    by Nouvelle Bardot about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “Yeah,” Zooey agreed, “Janis seemed more like a latte person.” Fritz rolled his eyes dramatically in attempts that Zooey woul…

  • Compliments [a glance into a derranged mind] Inspired by text

    by Sophia D'Soleil about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    The paper is thin and soft between my fingers from reading the book so many times. Somehow reading it over and over makes me …

  • The Sovereign's Procedure Inspired by text

    by Stovohobo about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    The dark house sat in the middle of the Upper Slums, one of the most poverty-ridden sectors in the entire City. It was smashe…

  • A Brief Glimpse Into The Mind of Partie Like Its 1492 Mature Inspired by text

    by MissJonas1492 about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

  • A Brief Glimpse Into the Mind of Fritz and Zooey Inspired by text

    by Nouvelle Bardot about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Fritz: What the hell…is that jazz music?

    Zooey: _Yeah, its “Jazzhole” by Free the Robots, if you complain, I’ll hand…

  • needing, wanting, feeling 3 Mature

    by Ms Kit Kat about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

  • Emotions

    by WordsOfALadi about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    I used to believe that jealousy and misery were two of the more powerful of human emotions. But I’m starting to really believ…

  • Absence of Light

    by WordsOfALadi about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    my dreams

    fragmented disenchanted

    perfect in the dark

    scrambled by the light

    thoughts of you send me drowning in

    an …

  • She Cries to No One

    by WordsOfALadi about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    She cries to no one.
    And cries out to everyone
    Pain escalated and announced to dear ears
    The sadness that chokes her
    The hur…

  • Wishes do come true Inspired by a photo

    by FlirtingWithaBrickWall about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    “What if one of my cousins pushes me down the stairs?”
    “Murder”
    “So I can pay them to do it?”
    “Suicide by proxy,” Carolyn sig…

  • Telling Sheena What Happened

    by WordsOfALadi about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “It was going so perfectly! I can’t believe… I don’t!! I just can’t…” Her tears stained her pillow. The makeup on her face…

  • 1- Illiyana... Mature

    by WordsOfALadi about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

  • Snailzilla Attacks! Inspired by a photo

    by No Middle Name about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Leaving gooey destruction in its wake, Snailzilla oozed back into the turquoise depths from whence it came.

    Who knows why it…

  • baslangic Inspired by text

    by helicek1 about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    oncesinde turkce ile baslamak degisik olur diye dusundum. deneme yapiyordum. bu yuzden 64 karakteri tamamlamam gerekiyor. umr…

  • turkce iyidir!

    by helicek1 about 1 year ago 1 out of 5 stars

    umarim turkce olması bir problem degildir. bakarsınız bu sayede kosede kalan bir ulke sitenize cokca giren bir hal alir. anal…

  • Becoming A Murderer Inspired by text

    by Fyora Cartagan about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “If you leave me, I will die,” she repeated, “I love you, and you’re all I have to live for, so if you leave me, there will n…

  • Lanceus, the Prophet of Kencii Inspired by text

    by Fyora Cartagan about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    “A prophet’s job is never done,” muttered Lanceus to himself as he walked into the smoky room.
    He had just finished telling …

  • What Not To Tell Your Girlfriend Inspired by text

    by THX 0477 about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “Shut up,” she said firmly, glaring back, the love gone from her eyes.
    John stared back at his girlfriend, his salvation, “B…

  • Going Out Inspired by a photo

    by THX 0477 about 1 year ago 3 out of 5 stars

    “I think this hat makes me look creepy,” I ventured, probably fishing for a compliment. I would only be disappointed.
    “It’s n…

  • A Brief Glimpse Into the Mind of llamaluvsmenotu Inspired by text

    by llamaluvsmenotu about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Walkin down the street.
    everyone looks @ moi.
    daaammmm im soo KRISPY!!
    i cant help it
    all the llamas luv me!!
    I go down t…

  • Helplessness Inspired by text

    by Storykeeper of Fae about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    John woke, sweating, from another nightmare. It’d been weeks since his last bout of premonitions, but good things only last f…

  • The Other Woman: Part 5a: James Inspired by text

    by Alexa ♥ about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    “When your wife sues you . . .” Jessica’s words kept whirring around in my mind. When. Not if.

    I got home as soon as I…

  • Righteousness Taken A Bit Too Far

    by Barry about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Cicadas will rarely cross a veranda unless invited, which is pretty nutty when you think about it. I mean, how does a life fo…

  • Blame it on the rice cakes

    by llamaluvsmenotu about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    so
    i
    was
    walkin
    one
    day
    i
    fell
    it
    hurt
    i
    cried
    only
    to
    hear
    my
    mother
    shout
    “blame
    it
    on
    the
    rice
    cakes.”

    .

  • Lanceus, the Prophet of Kencii (Part two: The Trance) Inspired by text

    by Fyora Cartagan about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    To all observers, not that there were any, he appeared dead. But, that was how it was supposed to be.
    Lanceus drifted loftily…

  • London Fog Inspired by text

    by Takeo Kuroda about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    Fog always puts me in a bad mood. You can’t see a blasted thing that’s more than twenty meters away. But that’s not why I’m i…

  • Lanceus, the Prophet of Kencii (Part three: Jakeus' bedmate) Mature Inspired by text

    by Fyora Cartagan about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

  • Frida Kahlo Syndrome

    by MeAndTheMoon about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    His eye was caught by a tiny foot and slender ankle peeking out of an open car door. As he walked forward pensively, his eye …

  • The Escape Inspired by text

    by Stovohobo about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Over time, we had observed a pattern in the Guards. Each day, a new Guard would come to take the other’s place, cycling betwe…

  • Lanceus, the Prophet of Kencii (Part four: Triumph over Vomitia) Inspired by text

    by Fyora Cartagan about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    After the woman finished her… adoration of Jakeus/Lanceus. He got up and began to dress himself in the fine, velvet robes…

  • Past, Future Johns need to leave me the hell alone

    by Jnova about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Alright. So, I’m twenty-one, finally in college doing a bit of the classes thing and a lot of partying. I’m sitting on my bed…

  • The Arena Inspired by text

    by Stovohobo about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    June the 26th, 1905,

    _Luckily, the savages have let me keep my journal. But perhaps savages is too strong of a word to des…

  • Why environmentalists should be fighting in Iraq

    by Fyora Cartagan about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    Disclaimer: This has absolutely no scientific basis.

    This must be stopped! The carbon footprint of an exploding human body…

  • Scrumulus J. Caen (Part five: The Question) Inspired by text

    by Fyora Cartagan about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr. Sand, the beachcomber, nodded once Scrum had finished his story.

    “Well, I can see now why you’re so ashamed. Is there pe…

  • Held for Ransom Inspired by text

    by Stovohobo about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    An old woman was thrust into the penthouse. Judge Dench sat behind her.

    “Ah, so she did escape the Forget,” the Sovereign …

  • The Merry-Go-round is broken down

    by Mellon Collie about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    School had just gotten out, and everyone was ready for the summer. Jake was a tall, lanky guy with short brown hair and eyes …

  • A Brief Glimpse into the Mind of Rockstarjoker Inspired by text

    by rockstarjoker about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Get to work. Log on to computer. Check out BillHaderonline.com to see if I missed anything last night. I didn’t.

    Sign on to…

  • Act I, Scene V

    by blueyedwonder about 1 year ago 3 out of 5 stars

    It had been ten years since I saw him. Ten years since we were starcrossed lovers in a school play. Ten years, and now here …

  • Act I, Scene V (cont.) Inspired by text

    by blueyedwonder about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    ...and gave me a hug. Just a hug. What was he doing? Awkwardly, I hugged him back. Then, just as suddenly, he stepped back an…

  • Dr. Super Inspired by text

    by rockstarjoker about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “You certainly are a strange doctor, sir.” The young lady sitting beside me said.
    “How so?” I asked.
    “None of the doctors I k…

  • Dr. Super to the Rescue Inspired by text

    by rockstarjoker about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    I rushed into the alley, where I carefully removed my expensive suit, revealing the spandex costume I wear everyday.

    My phon…

  • The Other Woman: Part 5b: James Inspired by text

    by Alexa ♥ about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “Do you love Amy more than Jake?” It was a stupid question; Sheila is the Best Mother. She’s got the trophies to prove it.

    ”...

  • Super-Goner, Part 7 Inspired by text

    by rockstarjoker about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “You mean, you don’t know?” My mother said. She looked at me, apologetically, then turned towards my father and gave him a bi…

  • Change of Heart Inspired by a photo

    by blueyedwonder about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    “I can’t believe you’re making me do this!” he said as he stormed past his mother.
    “David, I’m worried about you! You’re so…..

  • Act I, Scene V (part 3) Inspired by text

    by blueyedwonder about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    At any rate, I finally got up the will to go get my car keys and drive to the theatre. I certainly wasn’t going for him—him…

  • Act I, Scene V (part 4) Inspired by text

    by blueyedwonder about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    Finally, after a minute or so (by this time, I was quite sure the play was indeed Romeo and Juliet), he looked over at me exp…

  • Act I, Scene V (part 5) Inspired by text

    by blueyedwonder about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    I had been the apple of his eye until Reagan had gotten the lead part of the school play after Romeo and Juliet. When I got t…

  • Tuesday Inspired by text

    by Laine the Grey about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    “Halt!” A smiling Princess Tuesday stopped us. “No need for a long journey, is there?” There was something ominous about her …

  • first (sucky) ficlet

    by but i like the cookie about 1 year ago 3 out of 5 stars

    Erin gazed at the computer screen, unable to comprehend what was wrong with the professed English teacher.
    “You are SUCH a F…

  • Super-Goner Part 8 Inspired by text

    by rockstarjoker about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    “I’m a WHAT?” I asked.
    “You’re, a super hero, darling.” My mother said, calmly.
    I laughed. This was their idea of a joke- so…

  • Just Decide.

    by Virility about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Hugh paused as he walked down the narrow path, his mind on other things. He had no idea where he was, or where his destinatio…

  • HATE LIST 07

    by llamaluvsmenotu about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Llama’s HATE LIST 2007

    Webkinz

    sweet potatoes

    Bridezillas

    blisters

    copper

    the smell and sound of pencils

    sunburn

    ...

  • Only Way Inspired by text

    by Laine the Grey about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Lissom watched, then translated quietly for the children. “She told you to go on the quest, only because all of Phynia was wa…

  • Marvin Inspired by a photo

    by llamaluvsmenotu about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Marvin took a step back. Owwchh. It would have hurt less if Sally had smacked him in the face. But, no. Instead she had to sa…

  • Unwanted Subjects, The Queen Strikes Back Inspired by text

    by -LadyInRed- about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    It was the worst nightmare that no person had ever imagined. She stood at one corner of the room, while the chickens stood at…

  • Merry-Go-Round part 2 Inspired by text

    by Mellon Collie about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Kate had been friends with Jake since they were 4 and she always felt bad for him when his parents fought, he would be having…

  • The Real Competition Inspired by text

    by TotallyNOTBlonde about 1 year ago 3 out of 5 stars

    It was that time of summer again. All the regulars in the neighborhood were starting a football workout. It happens like this…

  • Merry-Go-Round part 3 Inspired by text

    by Mellon Collie about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Jake climbed out of the car and stretched his legs, Sampson ran down to the water and chased after smoe ducks. Jake’s parents…

  • Riley Inspired by a photo

    by llamaluvsmenotu about 1 year ago 3 out of 5 stars

    Riley sat down in the middle of the side walk. Her half eaten cherry ice in her hand. It was all over her mouth and baby pink…

  • Merry-Go-Round part 4 Inspired by text

    by Mellon Collie about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    The smell of popcorn and cotton candy reached Jake before he hopped of his bike. Placing it up against a tree he made his way…

  • Merry-Go-Round part 5 Inspired by text

    by Mellon Collie about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    They began to talk for hours until tehy realized that the lights were starting to go out signaling their time to leave. They …

  • Merry-Go-Round part 6 Inspired by text

    by Mellon Collie about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    “Can’t you convince your parents to stay a while longer?” pleaded Jake as they sat on the dock, his feet dangling in the wate…

  • Merry-Go-Round part 7 Inspired by text

    by Mellon Collie about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Jake turned around and looked about, not too many people were left. He glanced at the sky which had clouded over, then a nois…

  • Merry-Go-Round part 8 Inspired by text

    by Mellon Collie about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    He looked down at her face, her eyes were motionless, and one last breath rattled through her. Jake sat there with her cradel…

  • Merry-Go-Round part 9 Inspired by text

    by Mellon Collie about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Sampson and Jake were never the same after that day. He told Kate about it, but never really spoke about that summer. He was …

  • We're the Antithesis Inspired by a link

    by [pens&feathers] about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    He’s always been a punctilious sort of person: precise. Always on time. A place for everything. In his car, he puts his favor…

  • a Girl from Russia Inspired by a photo

    by Mellon Collie about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    Words drift among the air, catching bits and pieces of others lives floated through her head, but she just couldn’t make sens…

  • a Girl from Russia (cont.) Inspired by text

    by Mellon Collie about 1 year ago 0 out of 5 stars

    She walked to the windows, and looked out at the dark night sky. The sun slipped behind the trees, giving the stars there mom…

  • The Beginning of Forever

    by [pens&feathers] about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    And somehow it felt like the beginning of forever, just sitting there at the foot of the lighthouse, as the sun was setting i…

  • Caturday

    by Jnova about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s time.
    Uncurling, stretching… graceful awakening.
    Cleaning, tidying. All is right. Beauty.
    Sniffing, listening. Waiting…

  • Do you?

    by //miss mia// about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    I think of you. I think of you when I am with other people. When I go to the movies. When I go to bed at night. When I go on…

  • The Chase Inspired by text

    by Stovohobo about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    We stampeded through the marble halls of the lower levels. There were a few close calls along the way. There were less Guards…

  • Dead Dreams

    by Jnova about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    When I dream I dream of deserts. Dry, dead, wastelands, scuttling beetles scraping on molted gray trees.

    When I dream I drea…

  • The Voice of Insanity Inspired by text

    by Saint Chuck about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    I stop as my hand bumps into a bottle of grape Nyquil. It toppples over, causing a chain reaction of tipping bottles, spillin…

  • A Day in the Life of Stovohobo's Cat Inspired by text

    by Stovohobo about 1 year ago 5 out of 5 stars

    Sunshine.
    Blink. Yawn. Get up off the ground. . .Ok, one, two, heave!
    Ok. Up. Catlike butt-up-in-the-air stretch.
    Ah, that’s …

  • The House of the Bleeding Beater Inspired by a photo

    by Richard Peck about 1 year ago 4 out of 5 stars

    Jeremy climbed the stairs, dried paint crackling under his feet. Turning on the landing, he saw the bedroom door, half open. ...