Stories posted 9/16/2007

  • The Journey Inspired by a photo

    It seems so odd that this is where I had been trying to get.

    You never would’ve thought that all that I’ve said and done ove…

  • contemplating dorkiness

    “do you think i’m sort of…dorky?” i looked at my friend curiously,awaiting her answer.we were walking through the caf, head…

  • being empty

    IM EMPTY..
    NO WORDS
    NO BREATHS
    IT’S SILENT
    IN MY MIND IM HOPING FOR SOMETHING
    SOMETHING OTHER THAN AN EMPTY SOUL
    EVEN THE PAG

  • Me and My Antlers

    I have no idea why he liked me. He was such a handsome boy. He was smart and funny. He was curious and playful.

    He had the c…

  • Hopeless Inspired by text

    Why did I think that I meant anything to him? He has never seen me as more than a friend. I wish he would tell me how he feel…

  • Passing Love Like Secrets Inspired by text

    We always snuck food out of the cafeteria. And then pass it back and forth in class. Always getting each other’s favorites in…

  • A Dark And Stormy Night Inspired by text

    It was a dark and stormy night. In the doorway of the cabin on the little hill in the big woods, I smoked a cigarette and wat…

  • Bandit of the Badlands Inspired by a photo

    The Wyoming heat was dry and the sun was fierce and bright – an orange blaze that beat down on my back like the devil’s fist….

  • Come What May, Pt. 112 Inspired by text

    I drop down to the sand with Oliver, crying. “Oh my god, Oliver! Yes! Of course I’ll marry you!” He begins crying himself, an…

  • The Lowest Form Of Literature (Except Maybe When Kafka Does It)

    “Please come out,” I beg. “You’re useless down there.”

    “No,” the donkey says from the bottom of the well. It’s known for bei…

  • From Riches To Rags Inspired by a photo

    They had been famous. They had mansions, cars, clothes, and talent. Together they were all amazing. They had groupies and bod…

  • "Angela will you----AHHHHH!!" Inspired by a photo

    I stood at the edge of the pier nervously waiting for her. The ring was in my pocket and I glanced at it every other moment m…

  • Rags! to Riches Inspired by text

    This was it, they made the big time. From a small garage band,to playing at weddings, the occasional Bar Mitzvah, to now thei…

  • Chucacabra Sighting Inspired by text

    There had been a chucacbra sighting, the first time in over 10 years. The last sighting was in 1992 in December-something, bu…

  • goodbye prt1

    sensible,,, this is not sensible,,,there is no rhyme nor reason for it….you could say circumstances,, but no…..a part of …

  • goodbye prt2

    you made this complicated!!!!!! i didn’t know i was hurting you!! even though,,, i thought you said that one time…it is pis…

  • Boggy

    I’ve always had time for Boggy, although he is not always here. I have no idea where he lives. All I know is that he sometime…

  • I'm No Balloon Animal

    “Hello there… Debbie!” the man said in a fake voice that almost made me puke.
    “Hello there… you,” I said in an equally de…

  • Making Polonius Proud Inspired by text

    Chuckling nervously Tomlin stood between the two women, one vulgar in her familiarity, the other giving voice to a wicked ear…

  • Kaia Inspired by text

    “So…How was Your day?”
    “Good!” was her Reply. She was silent for a couple of minues. I kept one hand in my pocket, and with…

  • Selling Souls

    At least selling your soul to the Devil is pretty cut and dried. You were given a piece of paper, and then you signed it, oft…

  • Mirror, Mirror

    The abandoned cathedral loomed above her, one large white spire emerging like a beacon from the black forest around it. Lost …

  • Reflection Inspired by a photo

    I left the pub downtown at quarter to three. Sure I’d had a beer or two. I was far from drunk, believe me I know drunk.
    So wh…

  • He Didn't See The Gun Inspired by text

    Parrish O’Hanley shut the door behind him at the Ladd& O’Hanley Detective agency, he told his partner Shane Ladd that he woul…

  • Rolled Mature Inspired by text

  • Life Mature Inspired by text

  • Difference Inspired by text

    “I’m not a baby Andy!”
    His eyes were sad,”No, no your not.”
    And he walked away. I felt a tear running down my face,we had bee…

  • Sand Women XVII- The Story Part II (Ficlet #50!!!!) Inspired by text

    _Near the centre of the desert Ayla became rebellious towards her captors. She vowed that she would escape as soon as she dis…

  • Dropping Dunkin' Donuts Inspired by text

    He merged into the crowd, coming from his sleeping spot in Central Park. He ruffled his hair and took a brisk pace. He would …

  • Career Day

    The man leaned down to his seven-year-old. “Are you sure this will work?” he asked. His son nodded encouragingly.

    The man cl…

  • News on Adrien Inspired by text

    The man crossed the headstones, wrapping himself up in his orange jacket even tighter. The wind was biting across the cemeter…

  • The Actor

    Blood drenched his tattered shirt, “bullets” whizzed by and all sorts of weaponry flashed around his head.

    Suddenly a huge …

  • The Fateful Connection Inspired by text

    He had chosen a darker cafe than the one before—it felt better. The greasy tabletop squeaked under his dancing fingertips.

    ...

  • Note to Self: Screw Demeter...Actually, Just kidding, Don't...That Would Be Really Awkward... Inspired by text

    Persephone was gone. I could not believe it.
    Screw Demeter, I thought irritably.
    I hated Demeter, I hated Zeus, and I hated…

  • Fast Cars and Devilish Boys Pt. 2 Inspired by text

    We raced past the houses in various neighborhoods, they all looked the same. It was getting darker, and not knowing where we …

  • Adrien's Secret Inspired by text

    “You,” the man repeated. “It’s you…no, it’s not you. I won’t believe it. Not again.” His eyes became lifelike again.

    “Why …

  • Ernunnos the Protector Inspired by text

    Eating the last gummy was not a smart choice. The buck snorted, put his head down showing all ten point of his antlers and pa…

  • Gabija stalks Brother Nikolai Inspired by text

    “He comez! Smellz his blood I doo! Yez thiz way holy brotherz. Your blood tastez zo zweet!” The Vampire’s eyes were like red …

  • Oh, the de Clerambault's Inspired by text

    Day 62
    Everyone is mad. Everyone is going mad. I’m not mad. I’m perfectly sane.
    I’m not sure what to do. Sarah is in love wit…

  • Where'd Ya Get The Monkey? Inspired by a photo

    What. Is. That?! My sister shrieked.

    It’s a monkey. Kyle said shortly.

    It’s kinda cute. I commented. *What’s his name…

  • Need a challenge?

    Write me the most poetic thing that you can accomplish without using rhyme, assonance, consanance, meter, stanza’s, purposefu…

  • Shoppin' in the Upstairs Inspired by text

    Squinting into the bright August sun, Sweet sat on the porch of the Osteen’s general store and sipped his Yoohoo. The air was…

  • Conversations in Alleyways Inspired by text

    “So what happened to Anony—Gabriel?” Adrien said.

    Greg paused. “He…your clone took his Beretta…pushed him out the plane…

  • Scene Seventeen, Take One (But There Probably Won't Be a Need For Many More After Take One) Inspired by text

    “Hey, Taylor! Is it just me, or is this movie a little more tough than the others?”

    Taylor smiled. “Oh, no. It shouldn’t be …

  • Come What May, Pt. 113 Inspired by text

    We all cheer and raise our glasses as Will finishes his toast to a successful tour. I glance over at Oliver, and wink. We’ve …

  • Come What May, Pt. 114 Inspired by text

    Oliver pulls me by the arm towards the door of his room. He pushes me against the door and kisses me. I run my hands through …