Ficlets | Stories posted 9/19/2007

Stories posted 9/19/2007

A Night at the Theatre{April14,1865}

by SKermitgorf about 1 year ago

The curtain rose for the play Our American Cousin.

In the audience was a Captain in the Union army, sitting next to him was …
Molly, Robin Hood of Mars Episode V: Radiation Day (Part 2)

by Crown Me Tarzan, King of Mars about 1 year ago

Radiation Day? Molly thought, that’s why the sadist didn’t kill me. He wants to see how long I last in the Arena.

_Radia…
Joyful Understanding

by Autumn Night about 1 year ago

Tumbling from the stars that night came an understanding, bursting through her brain like a million fireworks. No matter if s…
Decisions, decisions

by sciotic about 1 year ago

I think I’ll be a cat next time. Lay around the house all day, be waited on, coddled and petted. Maybe shred an ugly couch or…
Bullies

by A Joker about 1 year ago

Every day they picked on Tom. Some would steal from him, some would pull his hair, some would scream insults at him from acro…
Sorrow

by A Joker about 1 year ago

Sorrow paced around the warehouse waiting. The irony of his name vs. the smiley face painted on his sack mask wasn’t lost on …
The Park

by A Joker about 1 year ago

One time i outran my own shadow, while jogging through the park.
Loss for words...

by m8ryx about 1 year ago

This challenge response is about writer’s block. I’d write more about it, but I just don’t know what to say. Perhaps I’ll hav…
Capgras' for Lunch

by THX 0477 about 1 year ago

Erin stared across the table, glared more like. Seth just tried to smile despite his discomfort.
“Baby,” Seth said soothingly…
Taboo Love Story

by redhotdrama about 1 year ago

I met a man at a upscale bar, he was behind the bar and I thought the bartender. He is 6’4 and 260 lbs. that equals heaven in…
The Shotcut 2

by Tales From The Script about 1 year ago

The sky lit up purple and white bolts shot across,
like cracks in the sky.
Suddenly a dark ominous figure stood in front of …
Hand {a poem}

by Alexa ♥ about 1 year ago

A poem is a hand
extending from the worn
heart of the road-weary
poet, hopefully searching
for understanding
compassion,
reac…
Literature 101: An Apology to My Students {a fun little exercise}

by Alexa ♥ about 1 year ago

“Mr. Shakespeare – or is it ‘Ms.’? I’m never really sure. If I could give higher than an A+ on this sonnet, I would. I don’t …
I hurt... He hurts...what to do?

by LovedandAlone about 1 year ago
I hurt... He hurts...what to do?

by LovedandAlone about 1 year ago

I go inside… make some sweet peach tea… pondering… thinking…. What is the definition of “too cool”, the superficial,...
tears good bye

by LovedandAlone about 1 year ago

Twenty minutes later, i feel so much better… I do not dare look out the window… I clean up, put on chap stick and clear m…
uh oh....

by LovedandAlone about 1 year ago

45 minutes later, I am so blown away, and even though they fought each other off they were so desperate to feel each others t…
Oh it is love....

by LovedandAlone about 1 year ago

I studder, ” Ty, I can honestly say I love you just the same… but I can never let anyone tear me to pieces or leave my hea…
Detectives and Killers

by A Joker about 1 year ago

Mitch was a wreck. Someone had committed the murder. Murders don’t commit themselves. The problem was, he didn’t know who. Th…
Rest

by J.B. Williams about 1 year ago

I realize what I have to do as the water drains….drain him away….drive him out of my heart. The next day, I see him, and …
Hard Work

by Howie Amourscow about 1 year ago

Work is penance. Penance, to repent. This is hard work, hard penance for a lost soul like me. You dig so far into the muddy b…
Literature 101: An Apology to My Students {part 2}

by Alexa ♥ about 1 year ago

The teacher placed a C- paper in front of a demur woman wearing a white gown. “Miss Dickinson, the em dash is not a user-frie…
Rejuvenated

by Kevin about 1 year ago
{Hard Work} Why?

by Alexa ♥ about 1 year ago
nightlights

by claddagh about 1 year ago

I could see the city in full lights from his balcony. Kind of soothing and I finally was able to loose some of that nervousne…
IM ME :)

by lovingsummerx about 1 year ago

im sexy :) IM me, i think you shouldddd :) my screename is loveesunshinex
the cold hard truth

by Emilyscool about 1 year ago

when i wake up, i look out my bedroom window. Ty. Why am i in love with him? i think. Its really beginnig ot bother me. loo…
The First Mistake

by A Clockwork Apple about 1 year ago
Lucky

by Laine the Grey about 1 year ago

The children gathered around the long table. Jolie sat inbetween Belle and Mignon, her best friends. Both of their faces were…
Tortured Thoughts 8

by Kiarra about 1 year ago

Back at the house Jason was holding the phone to his ear. “Why wont she pick up”, he asked Mindy. “Maybe she’s ignoring you”,...
To everything there is a season.

by DorianGray about 1 year ago

Blaine was pouring over his last case for the afternoon, it was only around 1pm and a call came over his phone line.

“Mr. D…
A time for every purpose under the sun.

by DorianGray about 1 year ago

He hated funerals. Truly everyone did he was sure but no one hated them quite as much as he did. Blaine glanced around, one a…
The Story of Maple

by User 5198 about 1 year ago

Yup, right at my front door. Weird, because it’s was the day before Thanksgiving. Someone surely didn’t want this kitty that …
And Jason Says...

by A Clockwork Apple about 1 year ago

I knew the previous work relationships that had bloomed at the theater prior to my arrival were well publicized and even more…
Literature 101: Professional Referrals

by Howie Amourscow about 1 year ago

“Ahem,” said a toussle-haired young man in the back of the class. “Miss?”

The teacher stopped in her march across the room. ...
Literature 101: An Apology to My Students {part 4}

by Alexa ♥ about 1 year ago

In the back of the class, a young lady behind W. B. Yeats whispered, “Psst. Don’t tell her I paid you to write it.”

Yeats no…
A Heart of Gold...The Other, Not So Much

by Stovohobo about 1 year ago

The nurse gestured at Adrien’s still form. Greg looked worriedly at him, then at the nurse.

“He seems to have some type of t…
What Tessa Wants

by Howie Amourscow about 1 year ago

What Tessa wants is one more cig. Not because she’s out, but because she’s probably going to finish the pack before they show…
One Women's Torture

by Kevin about 1 year ago
Human Connection

by Laine the Grey about 1 year ago

Henri glanced down the alleyway before continuing on. He stuck his hands into the deep pockets of his pea coat. His black hai…
The Soldier (A life gone but not forgotten)

by Tiggerstripn2 about 1 year ago

The peach tree’s were in full bloom.
The kids were playing hide and seek in the back yard.
Clothes hung on the line flapping …
No One In This World Is Safe

by Lady Edlenhide about 1 year ago

Eldenhide sat by the pond, absent-mindedly playing with her black hair, pondering what her life long friend(Serene, a female …
My Dandelion // Part One

by !@#% about 1 year ago

My dry lips parted, and I inhaled, tasting the early spring air; it was sweet, and it was cold. It was like my favorite deser…
What to do now

by User 5259 about 1 year ago

Me and him spend the night together, laughing and making fun of all the cheesiness in Gone with the Wind. I start to squirm w…
Detective?

by Wait_by_Moonlight about 1 year ago

“I’ll get that for you right away, Chloe.” Rick rooted through the papers on his desk much like a pig roots through mud. Ther…
Homecoming

by Laine the Grey about 1 year ago

At the first view of Scarlet’s leg, the face of Holden’s mom fell. “Holden,” she snapped. “Who is this?”
“Err, Mum, this is S…
Work

by Wait_by_Moonlight about 1 year ago

Chloe, knowing herself well enough not to say a word, strode out of the room. There were twenty or thirty-odd names on that l…
Why Does It Always Have to be Snakes?

by Batak Beatrix about 1 year ago

“The temple should be over the next ridge,” my companion said, rain dripping off the rim of his leather fedora. We had been t…
Enemy

by Wait_by_Moonlight about 1 year ago

“That’s detective Jack Mason, Ricky old man.” The unwanted guest’s voice rang out harshly in the waiting room. The irony of…
truth;;revealed!

by Emilyscool about 1 year ago
Reality

by lifelessxlullaby about 1 year ago

Maybe, if things had gone a little differently, I wouldn’t be in this situation. Actually, if anything had gone RIGHT there’d…
MOVING DAY

by lovelisa about 1 year ago

It was dark that night. I was walking home from late night science classes. I was around 10:00 and I was tired.
Hi. I’m Kim…
Case

by Wait_by_Moonlight about 1 year ago

“Ms. McAllister.” The detective said, his neck muscles bulging and ignoring the request, “Would you please tell me where …
The Soldier (a life gone but not forgotten)

by Tiggerstripn2 about 1 year ago

He picked up his football and slammed it from one hand to the other, and smiled a half smile.
_“A life gone but not forgotten…
Confrontation

by Wait_by_Moonlight about 1 year ago

Chloe rose swiftly. “If I knew, Jack, I would tell you, really I would. However, since I do not know, I am no psychic after a…
Confessions to the Makeout Gods

by The Terminator of Mojo Moondogs about 1 year ago

I brush my hair out of my face, and sighed. Another day, and another heartbreak. I sat in my class, pouring over every detail…
What Josiah Wants

by THX 0477 about 1 year ago

What Josiah wants is one good song. Sure, he likes music, but he just wants an excuse to turn the radio up and drown these id…
CTTMG Part 2

by The Terminator of Mojo Moondogs about 1 year ago

I sat in lunch, contemplating what to tell my boyfriend. My pencil wound some of my hair in a large spiraling curl. He starte…
No One In This World Is Safe(Part 2)

by Lady Edlenhide about 1 year ago

Serene came by that night as promised, ready to lead the family to safety. Elden gave one more look to her beloved home, the …
The Soldier 3 (A life gone but not forgotten)

by Tiggerstripn2 about 1 year ago

Vacation, to bad he’s not here but the boy’s and Melanie are staying with us.
They ate lunch and reminisced for the rest of …
A Night Gone Bad

by Gianna about 1 year ago

I stepped towards the door. I can’t believed he invited me over.. I mean, ME, the quirky girl from 4th period’s chemistry cla…
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by Amarantine about 1 year ago

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Soldier's Baby Girl

by Amarantine about 1 year ago

_I am a soldier’s baby girl, conceived in pools of tears and abandoned hope. I am dressed in shiny war wounds and broken hea…
Killers & Detectives

by SKermitgorf about 1 year ago

“Where did I put my cigarettes?”, Detective Mitch Graham said, to no one, as he was the only one in his office.

The phone r…
The Monster in Your Eyes

by The Romance Generator about 1 year ago

He shoved his hand into his pocket and grasped the keys that jangled inside them. Ramming them into the door, he stomped over…
The Monster in Your Eyes, Continued.

by The Romance Generator about 1 year ago

“Can’t you see, Bella? From the moment you were imagined, you’ve fantasized about the perfect man to always be there, to alwa…
New girl.

by Stephahknee about 1 year ago
Back Again

by Ghetto_vampire about 1 year ago

I breathe in the pine scent of the trees and taste the salty air coming off the water. “I love this place” I thought to mysel…
Pleasant Dinner Conversation

by Cobweb about 1 year ago

“Anyway, that’s why I’m here.” She said. “As your patron, it’s my job to fill you in on the niceties of society on this side …
Getting Started

by Gianna about 1 year ago

“Come on in.” he said. “Make yourself comfortable.”
I stepped inside and did one last double-check. Tonight was definitely go…
And Tigger, Too

by Howie Amourscow about 1 year ago

Och! And my Momma! Sweet, beautiful Mama! I remember now what she used to say…

_“You were a mistake, you little rat! If …
California love. (sequel to new girl)

by Stephahknee about 1 year ago
Getting Friendly

by Gianna about 1 year ago

He answered in front of me; good, I thought. That means they won’t be talking about me. I giggled to myself, but so quietly I…
Random Post About Sleepy's

by One Time, One Chance about 1 year ago

Okay, sorry this is sort of odd.. and random. But doesn’t Sleepy’s themesong thingie:

*Trust Sleepy’s.. _for the rest of you…
My Dandelion // Part Two

by !@#% about 1 year ago

My mother told me that every spring, dandelions bloomed there. She had also told me how the seeds, soft as cotton brought you…
Is it what it once was?

by iguana about 1 year ago

We walked out of the ski club meeting, hand in hand, walking with a merry hop in our steps.
“Why were we the only ones there….
My Dandelion // Part Three

by !@#% about 1 year ago

The spring breeze cooled my body, and the back of my sticky hands dried the sweat dripping down my bare forehead. Seeing the …
My Dandelion // Part Four

by !@#% about 1 year ago

It was big, bigger than the rest, and the nearest dandelion grew 2 inches away, while all the other were bunched together. Th…
Remembering

by lifelessxlullaby about 1 year ago

He squeezed his eyes shut. “I tried to forget you,” he said. I cringed. Every word seemed to cause him pain. I couldn’t under…
Smile

by AeroPen about 1 year ago

When everything feels like it’s going wrong
And nothing is left to look forward to
I know I’ve felt this before many times
“J…
My Best Friend (She Don't) Poem

by ItsNotEasy_BeingGreen about 1 year ago

She don’t care if we’re that different
She don’t care if I’m in trouble
She don’t care if no one likes me
She don’t care if I…
What's wrong?

by Never Explain about 1 year ago

It was strange that Ashley missed school the next day. I knew something was wrong, but I had to help my mom with some chores….
Best Friends Forever

by AeroPen about 1 year ago

Though the miles between us may grow
Deep in my heart you will stay
And though you’ll return just a few times a year
I’m just…
A Prelude

by Yeah Write! about 1 year ago

I learned at a very young age to stay away from Jesus. All he ever brought me was death. Some say those who believe go to hea…
Ahh..Love.

by User 5330 about 1 year ago

That night, as I was lying down in my bed. I though to myself. Could I really love some one this much? The words ” I love you…
It's almost midnight Alice

by Stephahknee about 1 year ago
How We Came to Be

by The Romance Generator about 1 year ago

We met at therapy. Not his therapy, mine. He was the instructor – the tutor for us emotionals. Unlike the others, I came for …
How We Came to Be, Cont.

by The Romance Generator about 1 year ago

He understood me and my feelings. He was trained to. I knew he would be a catch – no, more than that. My perpetual soulmate. ...
Confessions

by lifelessxlullaby about 1 year ago

He looked a little disarmed at what I had said. “How could you know,” I repeated, my voice rising and falling, threatening to…
bittersweet

by claddagh about 1 year ago

I sneaked back into the living room, cold and tired. Carefully closing the sliding door leading to the balcony, I felt blood …
Time

by Cthonic Farrago about 1 year ago

“As you wish. You are now my apprentice. You will refer to me as master. That is, if you survive. I hope you do. You are much…
Forgetting to Forget

by lifelessxlullaby about 1 year ago

I sat on the bench, completely alone, taking deep breaths to steady myself. My heart stopped short when i saw him coming, per…
colosial error (srry stovo I'm just bord)

by dinDin about 1 year ago

But with all my ocomplishments I have one opstical to overcome. I have yet to learn to use the toilet. It’s a colosial error….
Me, the secret

by User 5259 about 1 year ago

The next day, I surprisingly found myself spread out in the yard. I found ty’s football jacket drapped over me. I sniffed it …
Oh men and their misconceptions

by User 5259 about 1 year ago

I see the guys all playing rugby. Which they are absolutly horrible at, but ty says hes trying to widen our horizons or somet…
this lovely thing called empathy

by User 5259 about 1 year ago

This extreme amount of fear spreads over his face. I whisper in his ear, “its okay, I’m not mad, we’ll keep this a secret”. H…
Not This Time

by Skylar Wolphe about 1 year ago

The teen held his new lover close to his chest. He breathed down her neck slightly which caused her to let out a contented s…
fresh start a new day

by LovedandAlone about 1 year ago

Ty goes home in the morning… I wave good bye to him in the window… Wow, I have never been one to be all smiles and super …
The First

by unknown and not discovered.... about 1 year ago

The girl was scared and suprised, she had no idea where to go or what to do…. It was her first day of High School. She s…
Gone fishing (Part One)

by unknown and not discovered.... about 1 year ago

My boots were filled with water, this is after I had beed fishing, stopped by a water-poilce official, only to find out that …
The right to remain ignored

by Skipbeat2 about 1 year ago

I refuse to be ignored. But it happens so many times….
And I can’t seem to stop them all, if any. How can I refuse their ri…
Impression 4

by User 4557 about 1 year ago

The smell of gunpowder is suddenly overpowering, he feels the urge to cough but is unable. A curious feeling begins to dance …
America

by One Time, One Chance about 1 year ago

“We’ve got to get out of here.” Shade says.

“What?! Have you even seen my neckbrace?! Your idiot-ism made me go and get hu…
Music and the corresponding people.

by Skipbeat2 about 1 year ago

“I got the gift of one liners, and you got the curse of curves”
“I want someone provocative and talkative,
But its so hard
Wh…
My first Poem

by unknown and not discovered.... about 1 year ago

There goes Tigger, sniffing that fake flower again.
Shes a tiger, she ends up eating all of them,
can’t you see she needs a f…
under the moonlight

by claddagh about 1 year ago

Warm breath brushing over my face woke me up. And when I opened my eyes into the darkness of the room, I had a hard time to r…
In the Dream

by [pens&feathers] about 1 year ago

In the dream, I’m dancing.

I’m in a field of long tall grass – dried by the rage of summer’s sun. A cool breeze blows over t…

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