Stories posted 9/2/2007

  • The Grand Escape of the S.S. Nancy Inspired by a photo

    “All right, so we’re off.”

    “We’re off? Just like that?”

    “Yep. Aboard the mighty S.S. Nancy!”

    “Okay, grandpa. First of al…

  • Ficlet the 200th and the DOUBLE CHALLENGE!

    The time has come, the grand milestone of which all who see it shall say “woe is me, for not completing as many ficlets as St…

  • Fond ,Flames Fond Inspired by text

    “I’d like a martini, but don’t shake it too much please, thank you, your a dear”, the tall man in the tuxedo said to the bart…

  • Fritz and Zooey: Nasa Comes Over (finally) Inspired by text

    Fritz and Zooey scurried to get dressed into something other than the mess they had adorned themselves with. By the time they…

  • The Pintuckle County Cheese Woman Inspired by text

    We knew that old lady, little ‘ol Miss Cherry Mae Margarita was downright crazy. Yes sir, we sure did. Of course, _everyo…

  • The End Of Virgil Kenroyd Inspired by text

    The end of Virgil Kenroyd began with the letter “i.” The girl at the bank was new, and didn’t double check her work before hi…

  • Adventures in Exotic Anhedonia

    I tell her I’ve been sick. It’s almost true:
    I spent all last week sleeping. Back in town
    is back to work and nose is somewha…

  • Emeralds

    Juices ran down the sides of the piglet, to spit in the fire below. Jen basted while Dorum sharpened his sword. The hilt of t…

  • First: I Always Thought we were Meant to Be Inspired by text

    “It’s been forever,” he said.
    I nodded, looking down at my feet, just as I had in junior high.
    “So…you’re an author. A fan…

  • Genre: A Brother's Hatred

    He brandished his sword, thirsty for a battle. “Rivers of blood will run for this!” He let loose a cry of rage, and a jagged …

  • Genre: The Righteous Blood of Oranos

    He brandished his sword, thirsty for a battle. “Rivers of blood will run for this!” He let loose a cry of rage, and a jagged …

  • Toliver and Me Inspired by text

    I sipped my grande frappa-mocha-something-or-other latte, while Toliver sat with woolen mittens surrounding an icy bottle of …

  • Genre: Righteous Blood

    He brandished his sword, thirsty for a battle. “Rivers of blood will run for this!” He let loose a cry of rage, and a jagged …

  • help

    cant think of 1 stupid ficlet 2 write… prolly y i havent written in like a year

    HEEEELLLPP!!

  • Plan A Inspired by text

    Fond looked down as the shark tank lay silently below him, its contents gracefully slicing through the water. He was suspende…

  • Teach me to Live [41] Inspired by text

    Ritchie was sitting in the cafeteria in a daze. If drool could have been dripping from the side of his mouth, it would have b…

  • Teach me to Live [42] Inspired by text

    “Hey,” a familiar voice called. Ritchie was yanked out of la-la-land by someone he was glad to see. Sven! Maybe he could answ…

  • A Single Day

    She always talks different around me. This girl who always says she hates to write, suddenly has a way to say just the right …

  • Dismal DVD Days

    “No, I do not know if it is a good movie, I’ve never seen it.” I told the sunburned, blonde woman at the counter. My job at…

  • Be there Mature

  • What A Loser Inspired by text

    Principal’s office. Well, I guess I kind of deserve it.. I punched her and actually broke her nose! _I didn’t know I was *tha…

  • (Genre: Poetry?) Fallen Inspired by text

    It fell.
    It fell betwixt his feet.
    And the ground rose,
    gently up to meet,
    between his feet,
    the fallen remains,
    of my heart….

  • First Day Writings Inspired by text

    Most teachers will ask you to write what you did this summer. Other teachers will ask you to explain what you did this su…

  • Release at Half Past Ten Mature Inspired by text

  • Blue Eye's Inspired by text

    The doctor says, both mother, and child are doing fine.
    You breath a sigh of relief and finally relax. It’s a girl, you say?...

  • First: Off The Porch Inspired by text

    “I thought you was goin’ inside,” Tess said wryly.
    Charlie rolled his eyes, “Maybe I was. Maybe I wasn’t.”
    “Now don’t skip yo…

  • Bartemus Steps Up to the Plate Inspired by text

    Lyra gave the mouse a puzzled look.
    “Who’s that?” she said, looking at Tanner and Bartemus. Tanner looked Lyra quickly and sp…

  • Fire in her eyes Mature Inspired by a photo

  • Other Magic Inspired by text

    “Now then,” said the man, “Before I cast the spell that will grant you my power, and you begin your training, there is one fi…

  • It hurts me too

    It hurts me too when we talk. I do miss you too. So it doesn’t just hurt you when we talk. I know that your not here I remind…

  • Haunted Inspired by text

    The man laughed. It was a nervous laugh, the kind one would make after telling one’s friends, “no, I’m not afraid to go into …

  • Arrival Inspired by text

    Arrival imminent, arrival imminent, arrival imminent.
    I turned off the alarm and yelled to Tymmo, “We’re dropping out of …

  • One Bed Inspired by text

    Make fun of me if you will, but that night, I let Alex sleep with me, for two reasons:

    1. I didn’t have another bed.
    2. I di…

  • Dedication To Nik

    The darkness surrounds me;
    Black. It is all I can see.
    The pain wraps it slender arms around me,
    drowning me, burning me, til…

  • No Support Inspired by text

    So far, the party is a complete success. He talked to me the whole time so far, barely even looking in Cassie’s general direc…

  • Unbelievable

    “I don’t see why your mad at me, Melanie. I said I was sorry.” He stated.

    “Could it be that you looked at her?” Exclaimed …

  • Busted...Wait What Did I Do?

    “I think we need to have a talk, Missy.”

    _Uh oh. A talk with mom. I wonder what’s it about. I did all of my homework, did my…

  • The Foal Inspired by text

    The foal whinnied and looked at him with enormous chocolate eyes. Peter had no idea what to do. The foal looked back to the m…

  • Why

    Walking down a lonely street,
    All by myself.
    No one is near.
    Thinkin’ about you all the time.
    Your all alone.
    No one to comfo…

  • Friends

    Friends forever,
    through thick or thin.
    You are me,
    and I am you.
    We are together,
    We are apart.
    Even if you live,
    in Outer S…

  • Sand Women XIII- Lord Aeryn Inspired by text

    I walk apart from the Sand Women. I brush my hand through my dark black hair. It was tousled, as usual it would never lie fla…

  • A Perfect Day Inspired by a photo

    “Oh, Merium, look at that sky! What a perfect day.” He murmured

    “_Oh, my love!
    How could I know.
    That by your wish
    I fell …

  • You read it, you name it.(more is coming)

    A girl, apparently no older than the age of eleven, walked briskly around the ruined village. She stood about 5’2”, not inclu…

  • You read it, you name it. (still not done) Inspired by text

    He was a pyromaniac, that’s for sure. A pyro among pyros.

    “Hatred is a fire that can never be extinguished,” she said when …

  • You read it, You name it.(little more) Inspired by text

    He gave her a nod, his sandy hair coming to meet his bright azure eyes. She met his with her own grey ones, unshaken.

    “I’m h…

  • You read it, you name it. (done finally) Inspired by text

    She faked an obedient nod and spun on her heel, walking off. Assassin. Twelve years as an assassin, and I still haven’t gotte…

  • Mew! Inspired by text

    I finally came to about when darkness swept over me. I swung my arms about madly, trying to figure out where I was. I ended u…

  • (Genre: A Report)Burglar-Alarm Factory Robbed!! Part 1 Inspired by text

    Yesterday night, there was a horrible break in at AME&R Burglar-Alarm Factory. They were looking for the very rare 24k gold, ...

  • (Genre: A Report)Burglar-Alarm Factory Robbed!! Part 2 Inspired by text

    As the investigation continues he leads us to a gun. It was found at the Coo Coo warehouse. He was met by Chris BoldCheck, Fr…

  • (Genre: A Report)Burglar-Alarm Factory Robbed!! Part 3 Inspired by text

    Anzilotti was correct, someone was watching him. It was one of our detectives, Allan Spirit. Off duty, Spirit came to the Coo…

  • Has To Be Done Inspired by text

    Yeah. That’s what I do on my weekends – kill my boyfriends. All guys beware.

    Pshh. Yeah right.

    Hmm. What should I say to hi…

  • Cora Halbet Part 1- The Beginning 1

    The Beginning

    Whenever she looks at that window, she just wants to cry. Cora Halbed is just thirteen and on her own. Her b…

  • Miffed Much? Inspired by text

    But, as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. It would be so easy. I could pull out my lazer pen, spin around, and j…

  • Cora Halbet Part 2 - The Beginning 2 Inspired by text

    The Beginning 2

    Cora had friends before the accident. Now she does not. She does not know why, She just does not.

    Everyd…

  • And I Knew She Was Gone

    All I remember were the lights. The red, flashing lights that bore through my mind like a very cold dagger.

    I remember the …

  • Cora Halbet Part 3 - Don't Do It Inspired by text

    Don’t Do It

    Cora, for the past few months has at night, been breaking and entering the local food shop. She knows it is wr…

  • Dear Florence

    Florence, oh Florence
    You’re kind & caring.

    Be safe with your move,
    And don’t brake a leg!

    Please oh please. I beg you,
    Do…

  • So wrong, You're Right Inspired by text

    He was wrong. In every single way, and was incredibly right at the same, time.
    Yes, I’d prefer for some excitement. Even the…

  • Where

    Where am I doing?
    Where am I going?
    What am I to do?
    Who shall I met?
    Shall I like them?
    Shall I love them?
    Will they like …

  • Life Is Crazy Part 1

    “Vanilla!” sreamed Kitty. “You are in SOOOO much trouble!!!”

    Kitty McCanal is thirteen and her big sister, Vanilla, who is f…

  • Rollercoaster

    Roller Coaster, Roller Coaster going up, up, up.
    Then a sudden drop, drop, drop!
    Oops, I think my stomach was left behind!!!
    ...

  • The Missing Coat of Arms

    Lily Hamburgers lead detective of MISSING THINGS got a call from Rick Carey. He has the most expensive collection of Coat of …

  • Tears of joy Inspired by text

    “You.” I said. What I said only made her hold me tighter. I knew I had to say more “Ashley, I want you. I want to see you hap…

  • The Thomas Children - Part 1

    Molly, Madison and Shuree’ are all friends and sisters. Let me first tell you about the three girls and their cat.

    Molly is …

  • The Thomas Children - Part 2 Inspired by text

    Their story begins a month ago. It was a sunny day. Flowers were blooming, bees were buzzing and children were playing. Three…

  • Come What May, Pt. 20 Inspired by text

    The second I see Peter pull his red and black outfit out of his suitcase, my heart sinks. We’ve arrived in Nice, France today…

  • This One's not About Love

    “Jack?” he whispered, “Are you mad?” She looked across their two untouched cups of coffee.. and realized her mistake. Innocen…

  • Come What May, Pt. 21 Inspired by text

    We end up at the club about two hours later. Of course, the guys are getting a lot of attention, but none more than Peter. I’...

  • Come What May, Pt. 22 Inspired by text

    His lips are a centimeter from my ear, and I can feel his breath. It’s more than enticing. I forget everyone else in the club…

  • Why Oh Why Inspired by a photo

    And I will know that forever you will love me!
    Why do you love me?
    Why, oh, why is there love?
    Why do we have to care?
    Could …

  • Fritz and Zooey: A Shocking Discovery Inspired by text

    Zooey took her time in the market down the street, tyring to find the perfect wine because Zooey was the wine connosieur of…

  • Come What May, Pt. 23 Inspired by text

    “Ollie! Dream!” we hear Peter yell from the table. I roll my eyes, a bit miffed at being disturbed from dancing with Oliver. ...

  • What have I come to? Inspired by text

    “No! Please.. you don’t understan-”

    “I think I understand perfectly!! WE’RE DONE!” he yells and storms off, leaving me heart…

  • The Whole Truth

    Truth. Truth.

    What is truth?

    It seems as though I’ve been asking myself that since I could think clearly, in one form or …

  • Bittersweet Inspired by text

    He would be there for me. He wanted me. He loved me.
    How could I explain myself. For thinking such rude thoughts only moment…

  • Who I Made Myself

    I look in the mirror and it fills with words:
    Imperfect
    Tired
    Sloppy
    Reckless
    Rushed
    I look in my mind and it fills with word…

  • Come What May, Pt. 24 Inspired by text

    “Well, yeah, I am. Ollie, what’s the place like?” I ask, genuinely interested. “Well, I’d show you, but I assume you’re proba…

  • Smitten Inspired by text

    “Are you cold?” I asked while scanning the cases. He looked puzzled. “Or are you fond of candy?” He touched his lips, realizi…

  • Random impulses and loving words Inspired by text

    I just stood there, holding her. If only she knew how much I loved her. I wanted to express the depth of my emotions, I wante…

  • Come What May, Pt. 25 Inspired by text

    Nearly everyone is decked out in black. Oliver fits right in, with his black leather pants, tight short sleeved net shirt, an…

  • Where My Heart Should be

    I slice a careful circle through my flesh
    Smoothly around my heart I cut
    I have cried to much to bleed
    There must be a heart …

  • Come What May, Pt. 26 Inspired by text

    Oliver turns so that he is on his side, and I turn onto my side to face him. “You hate this dress, don’t you?” he says, finge…