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Stories posted 2/25/2008

• Letters to Amberly: Grand Canyon

  by Nouvelle Bardot 2 months ago

  Dear Amberly,

  I’m a hypocrite. I said I wasn’t going to visit one more bloody detour of yours and here I am, typewriter in m…

• Letters to Amberly: California

  by Nouvelle Bardot 2 months ago

  Dear Amberly,

  I am in the land of golden sidewalks and oranges…is that what they call it, or is it sunshine? No, wait, tha…

• Letters to Amberly: A Reply

  by Nouvelle Bardot 2 months ago

  Hey there Kingsley,

  You never fail to amuse me with your letters. Or mother. Its not like I’d let her read them, she “finds”...

• Letters to Amberly: Run.

  by Nouvelle Bardot 2 months ago

  Dear Amberly,

  Thank you for the letter. It came in due time. Although, you never once mentioned Alec. I am curious as to whe…

• Love Isn't Far If You Look

  by Nadia Banik 2 months ago

  I’ve had a crush on my best friend for AGES.
  No I’m not gay. My best friend is a boy.
  I’ve asked him out a million times but …

• The Guy Who Fell Out The Window

  by Nadia Banik 2 months ago

  My name is Rufus McMalinn and I do Taekwondo.
  Where I do Taekwondo, it has VERY big windows.
  It seems very dangerous, and whe…

• The Wedding Misunderstanding

  by Nadia Banik 2 months ago

  Today was it.
  Today was the day that I was getting married to my beloved fiance and best childhood friend.
  We had been in lov…

• loathing of 11

  by childish acts 2 months ago

  Smiles crosses our faces as we lay our heads against the couch. His brown eyes staring into mine. We don’t dare look away. Th…

• 17 Minute Out of Your Life Challenge

  by Jenunique 2 months ago

  G’morning my fellow Ficleteers! Time for a Challenge!

  If your muse is like mine, She will strike you like a sneaky snake; w…

• Stepping Through The Doors

  by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 2 months ago

  I built up the fire a little more. The fire was part of the ceremony, but I also needed it to keep warm. Below-freezing tempe…

• The Ol' Gray

  by User 7961 2 months ago

  “Gramps tell us the story about the gray horse again!” pleaded Billy
  ” Pease grandpa! please!” urged Gabby
  “Ok, ok….......

• Point A To Point B

  by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 2 months ago

  You don’t walk in the astral plane. You glide. Have you ever slid your hand across a perfectly smooth piece of ice? Think of …

• Dragons

  by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 2 months ago

  I almost didn’t see it in time. Most of the astral plane just appears in shades of grey. The only things that have any colour…

• Options

  by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 2 months ago

  I got up as close as I dared, about a hundred yards or so away, and stopped to consider my options.

  One of the weird aspects…

• Amelie

  by Melrose 2 months ago

  The sun was rising from the mountains. Amelie could see it, she could feel it. Its warmth was spreading throughout her body….

• To Awaken Dragons

  by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 2 months ago

  I glided up to it, trying to figure out how to wake it without being eaten. Yes, astral creatures have to eat, too. They just…

• All Is Well

  by lilm155fly 2 months ago

  All is well, when things go your way
  All is well, when you hear the answers you want to hear
  All is well, when everything is…

• Let Sleeping Dragons Lie

  by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 2 months ago

  It popped open an eye and looked at me. Half of me was screaming, “What, exactly, do you think you’re doing, you idiot!” Th…

• Reasons To Live

  by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 2 months ago

  I decided to let my more rational voice guide me, but we suddenly weren’t on speaking terms. That left me and Mr. No-Guts-No-...

• father

  by ChloeNoelle 2 months ago

  I’m being pulled to the end of my rope
  I feel like I am going to blow
  You keep dragging me around to places that YOU want to …

• FaThEr 2

  by Plopp 2 months ago

  some day I will make you feel the pain I have
  I will have revenge I promise
  You will feel the PAIN
  I wish you would stop yo…

• Father 2

  by ChloeNoelle 2 months ago

  Aren’t fathers supposed to love and care about you?
  Well you don’t! You think that ,I love and care about you. Well I don’t.
  ...

• Montelban the Poodle

  by Hobo Beard Bob 2 months ago

  For most people, being changed into a dog or any other animal would have negative effects on intelligence. Not for Montelban….

• Girlfriend's Turn for a Question

  by THX 0477 2 months ago

  We hiked along for some time more, no bother to me, as I do a lot of camping and hiking in my line of work. The new UltraTred…

• Having a Plan Does Not Equal Knowing What You're Doing

  by THX 0477 2 months ago

  Hitting full heroic stride as he reached his apartment, Renard was breathing heavily, his mind racing. After splashing cold w…

• The Greatest Debate Ever

  by THX 0477 2 months ago

  “Are you ready?” the moderater asks me earnestly.

  “I think so,” I answer, opening and closing my hands nervously.

  “The came…

• Durango, Colorado

  by uselessness 2 months ago

  The frontier is a sea of fog, blue-green in the faltering sunrise, aspen mountaintops looming through it like an august chain…

• Digital Shield

  by b3i 2 months ago

  Raise up that digital shield and hack and slash with the clackety-clacks of the square and rectangular swords.

• Rude and Crude Valentines Day (part 6)

  by butterflygirl6106 2 months ago

  I heard breathing outside in the hall way.

  I closed my eyes praying that who ever it was would not come into my parents room…

• Rude and Crude Valentines Day (part 7)

  by butterflygirl6106 2 months ago

  I ran to my bedroom, I knew that if I got into the storage room next to my bathroom my father had an old millatary locker the…

• A Television Exodus

  by uselessness 2 months ago

  I was a miniature Moses, no robe, no staff, no crazy long tangled beard. But still totally Moses, in a nonbiblical sort of wa…

• Rude and Crude Valentines Day (part 8)

  by butterflygirl6106 2 months ago

  “Every since you moved here, I was always the one playing in your shadow.”

  “I had such a crush on Matt my whole life, then i…

• Cogito Ergo Sum

  by uselessness 2 months ago

  Mmmmm.

  Tall mocha and a warm cinnamon roll, window seat in the Starbucks corner far from the door. Peter is sitting across t…

• Super Brother

  by NightMaiden 2 months ago

  “What the hell?!” I muttered angrily to myself. I nearly turned my poor bike into a piece of junkyard scrap as I violently …

• Head Turner--The Dog, That is...

  by NightMaiden 2 months ago

  I’m more like a…err, how should I put it? Decoration that is sometimes spurred into action?

  I cook for us both; I’m a grea…

• Rescue

  by NightMaiden 2 months ago

  “Devil in a white coat; That’s what you are, Coco,” I scolded her playfully. “You could have been better to that poor Shepher…

• On Change

  by [pens&feathers] 2 months ago

  The one thing I know for certain
  is that tomorrow you will wake up different,
  changed in the night, perhaps,
  by a vivid drea…

• Pickup!

  by NightMaiden 2 months ago

  Coco and I urgently rushed down the block. The kitten’s breathing got raspier and raspier. Soon he started to choke. I held h…

• Mitchell's First Ficlet!!!(with help from his sister, of course)

  by Mask By The Moon 2 months ago

  This boy, who was not human, but in disguise, went to Earth from Jupiter. He found a family, and began his search for his dad…

• "Hang in There."

  by NightMaiden 2 months ago

  During our short trip, the kitten coughed up more blood. I remembered my vet schooling books.

  “Why is he spitting up blood?”...

• Saved

  by NightMaiden 2 months ago

  Thankfully, we got him to the ER in time. The vet there, Dr. Fitzpatrick, was very fond of me; She used to give me crash cour…

• Favor! (More Like Blackmail)

  by NightMaiden 2 months ago

  I looked at him, hoping my face would look like I felt; A mixture of disbelief and comical feeling.
  “Two BIG differences betw…

• Sweet!

  by NightMaiden 2 months ago

  Coco yelped.
  I yelped.
  He smiled.

  “Well?” he said, smug.
  “No way, Jose,” I said firmly, planting my hands on my hips.
  “B…

• Roller Coaster of Life

  by Blusparrow 2 months ago

  People say life is like a roller coaster. It has its ups and downs. It is so much more than that though. Roller coasters push…

• Disturbed Youth's Useless Encyclopedia

  by Disturbed Youth 2 months ago

  Entry 31-

  dirt soaks up salt. deer eat salt.

  Entry 32-

  some markers smell good while others smell bad

  Entry 33-

  Health …

• His Regrets

  by Blusparrow 2 months ago

  Owen just stayed there and I focused on Jacob. “Jacob, are you ok?” “Ya…” Owen finally said something more, “Now that I loo…

• Poem #8

  by Disturbed Youth 2 months ago

  Vampiric Majesty-

  A Pale Silver Moon
  Rose above the ground
  Revealing the true identity
  Of all who were around

  The Pale Whit…

• Part 6 of Moonlight Nightmares

  by Disturbed Youth 2 months ago

  He tried to cover his ears but the peircing sound seemed to resound in his head. It grew louder and louder jumbling his tough…

• The Scent of My Childhood

  by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

  If my childhood were to have a scent, it would be the scent of gardenias.

  I still remember my first house. I remember it was…

• Found In the Rain (Sorry, not Kait)

  by Never Explain 2 months ago

  “You want me to help?” I asked, but Autumn had already hung up.
  I grabbed a windbreaker, got into a pair of sweatpants, and r…

• Flute Loop

  by ○○♥Promises Broken & Backs Turned♥○○ 2 months ago

  I once heard that a faithful friend is a treasure. To you, what makes a friend so faithful?
  Answer:
  A faithful friend
  will b…

• Ana Cristina

  by ○○♥Promises Broken & Backs Turned♥○○ 2 months ago

  I once read that the seven wonders of the world are sight, taste, sound, touch, smell, awe, and hope. To you, was this person…

• what?!!?!?!?!!!???!?!

  by invisibility_disability 2 months ago

  the same british voice from before said, “state your business,” in a very frightening and firm tone.
  _why aren’t you nice lik…

• She Might Never Wake up

  by xxcatiexcatxx 2 months ago

  Dedicated to my friend Maddie, who has cancer.

  Every night when she goes to sleep, she knows she may not wake up the next mo…

• Meeting the Family

  by Mistress Elsha Hawk 2 months ago

  The park provided many photo opportunities. I sent dozens of photos from my phone to her father. He texted back the go ahead …

• I Got It On eBay

  by uselessness 2 months ago

  He said it would be over on Tuesday. All over. Wash-our-hands- of-the-matter-and-get-on-with-our-lives-already over. Fair eno…

• Not Quite Walking On Broken Glass

  by Lone Writer 2 months ago

  Joe just stood there, staring at Moe, frozen with shock.
  “Kevin!” I snapped, remembering my first aid training. “Call 911!” H…

• Reading The Results

  by Shannon Lowder 2 months ago

  “That’s the end of it.” Joseph turned to look his colleague in the eyes. “What was served by his death? He didn’t know who he…

• Youthful courage

  by Jimothy 2 months ago

  “Hey man, I’ve got a great idea! This will be the bomb. “

  “What is it?”

  “Let’s climb up to the roof, and we’ll try to jump…

• The Conversation

  by Kermitgorf 2 months ago

  Jake talked to the pretty new girl at school. The conversation went something like this;
  He saying, hi I’m Jake, her saying, ...

• She Fell From Above

  by Storykeeper of Fae 2 months ago

  “Jody! Jooodee!” Sam called from below. “Where are you?”

  “Up here, Sam!”

  “What the…? How did you get up there?”

  She look…

• The Tears Rolling Once More.

  by You Know You Love Mee! 2 months ago

  “Yeah mom?”

  “Honey,” she began. It looked like she was about to breakdown crying. “Well, the hospital just called. Caleb was…

• The Amazing Groundbreaking Adventures of Me and Jed

  by Ashy 2 months ago

  I refuse to be ignored! I just plain out REFUSE! Why? You might ask, well I’ll tell you why! I am ignored every waking moment…

• Scared

  by You Know You Love Mee! 2 months ago

  Hospital
  Car Crash
  Caleb

  All these words and more were in my head as my mom drove me to the hospital… me still cryin…

• the doctor

  by TrickyDevil 2 months ago

  Selma clicked the pen. Again. And again. She waited impatiently for the doctor to finish reading whatever was inside the fold…

• Six Car Collision

  by Lone Writer 2 months ago

  As I was doing what I could for Moe, we heard sirens approaching. “I’ll go get the paramedics.” Nick volunteered.
  “O.K. Hurry…

• The Sane Knight Goes Insane (Again)

  by Hobo Beard Bob 2 months ago

  The fire elemental watched as the little poodle jumped up and bit down hard on his master’s crotch. Ted the Off-White screame…

• Please come soon

  by distant memories 2 months ago

  I’m feeling light as a feather
  Got a load of my back
  Lately it’s been so much easier
  Since I pulled him up.

  Turns out I was …

• Untouchable Love

  by butterflygirl6106 2 months ago

  I went to our spot today.

  Like always wondering if time would bring you back to me.

  Its been seven long years now, since th…

• Amelia and the Elves: Sea Monster!

  by Vertically Challenged 2 months ago

  “So… if you’re elves, how big is a sea monster?” Amelia asked, curious about what ‘big’ was like for these minuscule people…

• I Am Your Teddy Bear

  by Vertically Challenged 2 months ago

  I am your teddy bear.

  My ear is torn,
  And stuffing is pouring out.

  A plastic eye is missing,
  And a stitched ‘X’ is in its p…

• The Jonas Robbery Part 13: To The Hospital

  by Fantasy 2 months ago

  “Mom!!! Please calm down! Now, listen to me. I am perfectly fine. My ankle is hurt, but that is it. There are three boys with…

• Psychic Readers

  by Vertically Challenged 2 months ago

  Lauren walked into the psychic’s office. Her long, chestnut brown hair streamed down to her waist as she sat down in front of…

• Roar: The Beginning

  by FallenCloud 2 months ago

  A roar shook the world, and a tiny crack appeared in the very core, the very heart of Kiyan.

  And the citizens, the people, h…

• The Jonas Robbery Part 14: Asking Nick

  by Fantasy 2 months ago

  “Shouldn’t you be calling your parents?!” I asked.

  “Umm, we will. But, there’s no point in calling them now. There’s nothin…

• The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn

  by Ana Cristina 2 months ago

  A year ago I had the world at my feet. I was recently arrived from Paris, the glitter of it still on me like the phosphoresce…

• Waiting

  by Never Explain 2 months ago

  I should have lied.
  “Mel, it’s in the past.” I said. “Plus, you said that you wouldn’t get angry.”
  “I am not angry!” She …

• You are mine, and mine alone

  by leala1953 2 months ago

  As I lay you down slowly

  I can hear your breathing skip a beat for every motion
  I make,

  Your heartbeat, skipping as I first…

• Free Period

  by Never Explain 2 months ago

  “Can I take your order?” Dante said, taking every ounce of his self control to stop blushing at the fact her hand was inches …

• Another Kelly Belly Challenge Part 3

  by ACORN 2 months ago

  _{Some people wanted details about the truck:}

  The truck smelled like a pool of stagnant popsicle juice.

  =D

  ^i have no ide…

• Sorrow

  by Freedom 2 months ago

  Owen went to the door and faced me and Jacob. His face was gone of anger and I kept wondering if it was really gone or if he …

• MY cliche. Dang it....how do you make the fancy "e"?

  by ACORN 2 months ago

  _{okay…..instead of explaining a cliche, i’m going to make my own up:}

  Have you patted the elephant’s toe today?

  ~okay, ...

• How they reacted.

  by Talene[Tragedy] 2 months ago

• Kiddnapping and Laughing

  by .:band baby:. 2 months ago

  Eve smiled to herself as she checked out Dante. In short he was gorgeous, and just the kind of guy that would never fall for …

• Rude Reptile Receives Right Cross

  by Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus) 2 months ago

  It opened it’s mouth. “Wait!” I yelled. It stopped, closed it’s mouth, and looked at me.

  “Uh. You don’t really want to eat m…

• Run Away (where you could never get before)

  by BECCA{pretty much AMAZING} 2 months ago

  i just need an opinion
  this is a song that i wrote….. it’s called Run Away….

  Thinking of runnin’ away? Goin somewhere …

• Christian confesses

  by howhardlifeis 2 months ago

  “Hey Krissy, mom wants to…where’s Andrea?”
  He says as he looks around the room and doesn’t find her.
  “In the bathroom, what…

• So Perfect!

  by .:band baby:. 2 months ago

  I watched as James and Daley walked just out of my hearing distance. I shook my head and returned my attention to Angela. She…

• Anthony Petrov

  by Stovohobo 2 months ago

  Anthony Petrov was not human.

  I knew it upon first sight of him, when he looked up with iridescent green eyes. Even in the w…

• Adam: Explanations, the Unexplainable, and a Picnic Table

  by Stovohobo 2 months ago

  I sighed. He still didn’t know of my deduction, and I had a feeling this was a way for him to ask about it without arousing m…

• Won't go round

  by I LOVE FRANK IERO AND WILLIAM BECKETT!!! 2 months ago

  Blackness,
  blackness,
  but a light has shone.
  The light I see is you,
  you are the light in my darkest world.
  Every time I’m st…

• Dinner with My Parents and His

  by .:band baby:. 2 months ago

  I wasn’t sure what had just happened, but I think it was a good thing.

  “Uhm.. B.Ben?” I asked, clearing my throat and speak…

• Beginning: Jeanette

  by Freedom 2 months ago

  My favorite place, it’s away from it all. The troubles can’t reach the high in my glorious tree. This tree blocks out all out…

• I Want to be Your Friend

  by More Ways Than One 2 months ago

  I always wonder if something’s wrong
  You always shrug it off
  But I know there is something
  Hiding under the make up

  Don’t yo…

• Letters to Amberly: Please?

  by Nouvelle Bardot 2 months ago

  Hello Kingsley,

  Mother sends her regards. In flaming dragon mouthed syllables. I think that means she’s less partial to you …

• Letters to Amberly: The Mixed Tape

  by Nouvelle Bardot 2 months ago

  Dear Amberly,

  Alright, alright, I made you a bloody tape… I couldn’t fit as much as I wanted because Matt’s dubbing system…