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Stories posted 1/2/2008

• The Weakest Race on Earth vol.2

  by Pai Mei 9 months ago

  Please read “The Weakest Race on Earth vol. 1” to avoid confusion.

  Now that humans have jumped off the evolutionary train in…

• Nice to Finally Meet You (artistsrunwild's 6 ficlet challenge)

  by Culture Shock w/ Mike Schwartz 9 months ago

  Lily opened the door with a broad smile on her face. “Derek’s in the den. He’s been waiting for you.”

  I slowly stepped in an…

• Gimme A Little TLC

  by monkeyface9792 9 months ago

  Please, all I can ask is that you give me a little TLC. All I want is the tender loving care that I’ve seen you give other gi…

• A Life Yet Worth Living

  by monkeyface9792 9 months ago

  ♥MY FRIEND HELPED♥
  i live my life in a dark abyss
  it spirals around me
  there is nothing for me to live for
  ...

• 5 thing i have never told anyone. Teen Male Band Geek

  by Pai Mei 9 months ago

  1. My friends are the only ones i never truly get annoyed with.

  2. I believe there is no such thing as religion, only percep…

• Embarrassment Through You

  by monkeyface9792 9 months ago

  ♥MY FRIEND HELPED♥
  i thought that you loved me
  you embarrass me
  you tell me that i look horrible
  but only i…

• Escape On Trains

  by RunningWithScissors 9 months ago

  “So, app. Johnny told Jen that Skyler said something about Sall-”
  “You know what would be like, fun?” he interrupted her; his…

• My Mind Tortures me. Elena, the German Girl I Love

  by Pai Mei 9 months ago

  Why is it that I see it everywhere?

  The moment I heard her broken english dripping in that beautiful accent, I fell in love …

• New Years Came Like a Punch to the Face

  by Pai Mei 9 months ago

  Whats so good about 2008?

  The ball drops. 16 secounds till new years and i shove the 16 grapes into my mouth. We are band ge…

• Parking Garage Confession

  by Apostrophe 9 months ago

  Chris and Thora leave starbucks with the completed rental application. They take a walk to the parking garage.

  Chris starts …

• Light up the Sky

  by FlirtingWithaBrickWall 9 months ago

  “Baby, let me light up the sky, light it up for you-“

  “Just take me away from this empty apartment“

  “If only you’d *let…

• The Work Day

  by Apostrophe 9 months ago

  Hillary lets herself in the house. “Thor, Im here sorry Im late” She said as she approached the office. Her stilletto heels m…

• The Accident

  by Apostrophe 9 months ago

  Hillary takes her lunch around One. Leaving Thora alone in the office. The work for the day has slowed down for a bit. Thora …

• Car Crash

  by Apostrophe 9 months ago

  Once she picked up the phone she continued with the conversation.

  “Wha wha what do you mean you were there?” She asked.

  ”...

• The Truth

  by Apostrophe 9 months ago

  Hillary returns from lunch. Thora looks at her as she sits in her chair.

  “I just spoke to Chris, he said he was involved in…

• Log Me Out

  by b3i 9 months ago

  Who are you?

  I don’t really know.

  Well then…

  Huh?

  Log me out.

  What?

  Click.

  And the blinking vertical black bar…

• The Cell Phone

  by Apostrophe 9 months ago

  “Hillary may I see your cell phone?” Thora asked.
  “What do you want with my cell phone?” Asked Hillary.
  “I need to see some…

• Stupid Poem

  by Apostrophe 9 months ago

  dont want to be alone anymore
  I cant stand it.

  Dont want to feel misunderstood anymore
  I need understanding

  I don’t rememb…

• Enter: Skyler and The Boys

  by Jenunique 9 months ago

  (And now, on to the field trip.)

  So, the children filed from the bus. Most of them shoved their hands deep into their pocket…

• Billy Jo Bud Gets his Boots Dirty

  by Jenunique 9 months ago

  Billy Jo Bud grunted as his feet hit the ground and he looked up. Sorry he did. Wishing he could just turn, as his Momma woul…

• Quirky Chaotically Driven Commandmants of Jenunique {Pen's Challenge}

  by Jenunique 9 months ago

  Jenunique likes a little Dr. Pepper in her glass of ice.

  Should Jenunique decide to paint her nails midnight plum, or dye he…

• Little Brother gets a Bird's Eye View

  by Jenunique 9 months ago

  Brandon was watching from the barn with a piece of haystraw hanging from the corner of his mouth. He saw Skyler the second hi…

• Eckhouse: A Philosophical Exploration of the Pen Name That Explores the Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel)

  by Eckhouse 9 months ago

  There once was a man who was me. This man was born, and grew up into a person who looks amazingly similar to James Eckhouse, ...

• Something Magical About That Lake

  by Mistress Elsha Hawk 9 months ago

  The tinted windows make everything outside look unnaturally bluer; blue fog, blue trees, blue frost.

  I love working from my…

• 9:12 p.m.

  by Eckhouse 9 months ago

  Clouds were hanging low and heavy in the sky, as if to block our ascent to an unseen divinity. It was unseasonably warm for t…

• N1t3W4tchr (P4rt IV)

  by Metaphoric Spurs 9 months ago

  Taxi drivers in this city don’t pause; they’ll take off like drag racers, ripping your hand from the handle if you’re too slo…

• uselessness: A Philosophical Exploration of the Pen Name That Has No Use

  by uselessness 9 months ago

  Steven was the college dropout who drove his ‘74 International Scout into a ditch less than a block away from home. He marrie…

• ♥Band Baby♥: A Philosophical Exploration of the Pen Name That is Quite Simple.

  by .:band baby:. 9 months ago

  I know this name isn’t very original and I don’t have paraghraps to write about it, but I felt like entering anyways.

  Band B…

• Happiness Is

  by emma jo_234 9 months ago

  A tuft of hair so dark
  and glit-ter-ing, curious eyes
  She tee-tered ‘cross the floor
  and took us by surprise.
  our ba-by’s fi…

• Blake!

  by .:band baby:. 9 months ago

  I tried not to let my excitment get to me. If I broke my concentration I could lose Blake.

  Blake? Can you hear me?
  _Aea! ...

• True Love

  by User 7275 9 months ago

  Leonardo DiCaprio and Rachel got married. It was a beautiful wedding on the sandy beaches of Hawaii! People from around the w…

• Band Geek

  by monkeyface9792 9 months ago

  Many of my friends either are in band or they were. Some of my friends don’t realize how awesome band really is. No matter if…

• Reminders of What We've Done

  by Saint Chuck 9 months ago

  “I want to carry a piece of who I was before, so when I hit the wall, I really hit the wall…” he said, fingering the brok…

• {there is no title}

  by monkeyface9792 9 months ago

  i wish i could tell him how i feel about him…if only he would understand. i could tell him the truth, that maybe i do like …

• We're Under Attack!

  by .:band baby:. 9 months ago

  “Hmm?” I said, faking drowisness. “Did you say somethin?”

  “Yeah. You said you had to wait for me. And I said I was right her…

• The Soldier

  by Amo de Tuus Aetas et Mors 9 months ago

  My boots were filled with water as I trodged through the murky swamp water, rifle in hand. We were to disassemble a P.O.W. ca…

• Crazy Quirky MBTM

  by Mask By The Moon 9 months ago

  My quirks… OOO!

  I always have to be outside when I’m on the phone. Outside or writing. I don’t care if it’s half a degree …

• A "Sporeadically" Approached Topic

  by Amo de Tuus Aetas et Mors 9 months ago

  The green Krenalchi walked to the fire in the center of the huts. The three other warriors joined him. Suddenly, a drum appea…

• Part 1. The Epic Begins

  by Pai Mei 9 months ago

  The snow fell constantly on the Diamond Coast region, but mysteriously never acumulated to more the 6 inches. It coated the f…

• Barn's Nobles Decision

  by Amo de Tuus Aetas et Mors 9 months ago

  “The vegetable garden, recently repossessed by the State, was to be destroyed by the millions… and millions…. AND MILLION…

• It's Not Like He Meant To

  by RunningWithScissors 9 months ago

  2:45 at long last.
  I stepped out of the classroom and breathed for what felt like the first time since I ever stepped into th…

• A Crush, a Confession, and a Song

  by Dragon_sun 515 9 months ago

  It’s the last place we actually talked. I could bring you to that place and show you exactly where our feet touched the groun…

• Musings

  by KasumiRose 9 months ago

  If I had known how much it would hurt to lose you
  You’d still be the one I gave my heart to
  If I had known our dreams would …

• Fairytale Ending

  by JMBauhaus 9 months ago

  They arrived at sunset. It was beautiful-breathtaking, really-like something out of a fairytale. The Disney versions, even. B…

• The Phone Call

  by Culture Shock w/ Mike Schwartz 9 months ago

  “Hey Kiddo!” his voice boomed. “What are you up to?”

  “Oh… um…” I stalled. I took a deep breath and continued, “Dad, I ne…

• it

  by yoITSme 9 months ago

  As much as it hurt, i tried to stay happy. When Allie wasn’t around I flirted with Max. Like all boys, he never noticed. I an…

• The Revelation

  by Culture Shock w/ Mike Schwartz 9 months ago

  “I’m not quite sure how to tell you this, but… Derek is your brother.”

  “What!!! Like I’m going to believe you!”

  “Honey, i…

• Background Music

  by Ben Paddon 9 months ago

  Dan sat on the couch with the controller in his hands, the marvelous environs of Super Mario Galaxy rendered on the TV in fro…

• Hopeless.x0. :: A Philosophical Exploration of the Pan Name That Made You Smile.

  by RunningWithScissors 9 months ago

  so hopeless huh?

  Well, I think of myself as hopelessly lost. But somedays I am found.. but in the end I’m always rather …

• Derek sends me on a mission

  by Culture Shock w/ Mike Schwartz 9 months ago

  “What do you mean I need to talk to your mom? What are you talking about?”

  “Abby, look, you’re not going to believe me. Plea…

• Meeting of the LoA, all members please attend

  by Mask By The Moon 9 months ago

  I need to know if I’m the only one that does this.

  Who else forgets to put the LoA signature on their comments? Just wonderi…

• A Friendship

  by Culture Shock w/ Mike Schwartz 9 months ago

  Jaylene was right. I became really good friends with Derek and Lily. I had never had married friends before, but it fit.

  We’...

• Out.

  by Never Explain 9 months ago

  I rushed into Brandy’s apartment. I was happy, but I can’t stand it when Ashley and Jack kiss. I grabbed my jacket and starte…

• Finally

  by RunningWithScissors 9 months ago

  My mouth had just dropped to form a small, peculiar ‘O!’
  Jack laughed, and licked my lower lip.
  “Wh-” I couldn’t even form …

• The Move

  by Culture Shock w/ Mike Schwartz 9 months ago

  About 2 months after dad walked out, mom realized she couldn’t afford to pay the bills of living in the city. She had gotten …

• equillibrium

  by yoITSme 9 months ago

  the more i lose you
  the more i want you
  the more i have you
  the less i want you
  but now we are at an
  equillibrium.
  but thats …

• Van Mantra, the Spy

  by Richard Peck 9 months ago

  “Earth has been chosen as a base in a war of universal proportions. Soon, it will become a battle field and-”

  “Look at this …

• Upside Down or Inside Out Doesn't Get It!

  by judee4u2 9 months ago

  I have enjoyed reading about all the quirks that you guys have. I must admit that I possess some of those that are already li…

• end

  by yoITSme 9 months ago

  im ending the joanna and max series due to some concidental series. sorry. ill make another one

• Quirky Me (a pens & feathers challenge)

  by back in your head 9 months ago

  1. I love lists. I make them in my head, on paper, etc.

  2. I love abbreviations, slang, and aim lingo. I have to force mysel…

• Interlude(The Calm Before The Storm - Part 4)

  by Cthonic Farrago 9 months ago

  Jeffery was pleased to find that the room behind the door was normal. A good change of pace from all that had happened. He la…

• Work,work,work

  by Never Explain 9 months ago

  I ran out of the apartment building and ran to the restaurant I worked at. I ran in and told Mary everything that just happen…

• The Cryptic Dream(The Calm Before The Storm - Part 5)

  by Cthonic Farrago 9 months ago

  The scene of the village being terrorized then disappeared. He was in blackness. It was the same black as the old man’s eyes….

• Gonzo the Miracle Worker: It's Not Easy Being Dead!

  by SKermitgorf 9 months ago

  The purple bent beaked.. whatever it was, stood in the crowd holding a chicken in one hand.

  “Outta my way, comin through, co…

• Forget kenny!

  by howhardlifeis♥ 9 months ago

  “Yeah sure” Andrea said to Lucas. On their way out, Lucas grabbed his jacket and opened the door for her. They began to walk …

• Good: I Remember This... (Pt 12)

  by Freedom :] 9 months ago

  Nothing. Is that possibily possible? Or did I just go a full day without talking to IT. Sure, there were glares, but when are…

• A friend is...

  by Twilight Stars 9 months ago

  A friend is someone you laugh until you cry with, but when you need them they’re there to lend an ear and listen even to the …

• Van Mantras Target.

  by Richard Peck 9 months ago

  For the secound time in a week, Van Mantra had a gun thrust at his head.

  “You are one of them?!”

  Cried Stephen, alerting hi…

• Algai 'D' Aman: A Philosophical Exploration of the Pen Name That I have learned to live with

  by Algai 'd' Aman 9 months ago

  A long time ago, sometime last century, I found myself in the computer lab trying desperately to sign up for a hotmail accoun…

• No Batteries For Muticore

  by Heygabe 9 months ago

  “It doesn’t need new batteries; it’s just broken,” Pam Frye told the two-year-old pulling on the knee of her jeans. The two-y…

• Blood

  by I LOVE FRANK IERO AND WILLIAM BECKETT!!! 9 months ago

  “Eugene, come to me now.” “Yes,Miss?” “I need to feed,I will feed on you but only to feed not to kill.” “You will love it.”
  ”...

• This was the dress

  by Dreamer 9 months ago

  I walked out of the dressing room saying, “Well, whaddaya guys think?” I instantly heard a chorus of excited exclamations all…

• Let's Be Nothing, I hear that Lasts Longer

  by RunningWithScissors 9 months ago

  After I had calmed down, we left Brandy’s and went back to my vacation rental.
  We were lieing on the queen size bed with sand…

• Blake Doesn't

  by Dreamer 9 months ago

  We had it planned. I had it planned. It would be perfect. And it would be so damn satisfying. Blake was going down. Down into…

• Monty Hall Problem

  by Richard Peck 9 months ago

  there are 3 doors. behind 2 of them are goats, and behind the other is 1 hundred million dollars. You, get to choose a door.
  ...

• *_!FICLETS!_* >/THE MUSICAL\

  by Richard Peck 9 months ago

  Hi, my name is Richard Peck, or, at least thats my pen name…

  ...and I am an immortal king who is seeking this really cute …

• Battels to Let Go

  by Sandy 9 months ago

  Battles to let go Bye

  As you grow up, you learn which battles to fight and which to let go.
  I never learned this thought.
  So…

• My Time in the Sky

  by Sandy 9 months ago

  My Time in the Sky

  Sometimes I wanna fly,
  Right up into the sky.
  Just to stop and say hello,
  To all the people,
  Up there I …

• Picture Perfect

  by Dreamer 9 months ago

  We got to Homecoming after one extremely enjoyable meal. Wes and I had talked the whole time, hardly eating anything we were …

• Poem - 2 B Yung + In Lyke

  by DOGScare Me JK 9 months ago

  Sitting, waiting, eyeing the door
  Sitting in boredom
  Waiting for more
  All of a sudden they both walk in
  My grimace is magical…

• Poem - 2 B Yung + In Lyke (Cont'd.)

  by DOGScare Me JK 9 months ago

  The confession poured out
  Like freshly squeezed lemonade
  But instead of judging me for liking him,
  By my side supporting she …

• Applause

  by BernerOberland 9 months ago

  The crowd gathered around as the great green one gasped his last.

  Wearing a tall chef’s hat, a Norwegian sounding voice said…

• They Have Made Worms Meat Of Me, Explaination of the Non de Plume/Pen Name of Mercutio the Brave, Noble Cousin to that Starstruck Lover

  by BernerOberland 9 months ago

  Forsooth I am a Shakespearian admirer.

  Pray tell thee all who gather here, that I am Mercutio, Cousin to Romeo.

  My number a…

• 5 things i dont think anyone knows

  by my4koalaz 9 months ago

  1. I don’t think i can express my feelings confidently

  2. I never want to be wrong and when i notice i am i become defensive…