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Stories posted 4/14/2008

• Just Because

  by RunningWithScissors 3 months ago

  Cyn was in silent awe.
  “You’re beautiful,” she blurted and immediatly slapped a hand over her mouth.
  “Well, thanks,” he chuck…

• my life

  by sfost93 3 months ago

  i live my life how i want to,
  how i live itdoesn’tconcern u.
  if i am a virgin or if i’m not,
  oh i forgot.
  You want to control…

• Why can't it be Me!

  by User 8538 3 months ago

• When life gives you lemons, squeeze them in the eyes of your enemies

  by llamaluvsmenotu 3 months ago

  ok. it was my birthday. and i had this totally sick partayy planned. i got a dj, a huge-ass cake in the shape of a heart with…

• When life gives you lemons, squeeze them in the eyes of your enemies part 2

  by llamaluvsmenotu 3 months ago

  so i read the tag and all it says is “happy b-day. sincerely, life” so im thinkin, “umm…what the heck?” but whatevs. i open…

• Go Girly; Girly Gone

  by THX 0477 3 months ago

  I take one last look in the mirror, “I hate you.”

  “Speak up or come out here, honey,” she chides sweetly.

  With reluctant st…

• And So It Begins...

  by A. Muse Morrington 3 months ago

  Soon there would be sunlight. The first rays of the early morning would stretch across the horizon like fingers unfolding fro…

• The Struggle of Steranis

  by Axel Alloy 3 months ago

• The Undeserving Diva

  by A. Muse Morrington 3 months ago

  Monica pounded the steering wheel of the beat-up, late model Datsun in sheer frustration. Greg’s car was indeed a piece a cra…

• Here Goes Nothing

  by A. Muse Morrington 3 months ago

  Monica stood on the highway. Her sandals would be no match for a two mile hike back to the Petrol Pantry. Not only did they s…

• The Turncoat Suitor

  by uselessness 3 months ago

  Roger was standing in the doorway with only the glint of his eyes and the barrel of a Mauser P27 visible in the shadows. Marg…

• Too Many To Name...But All Loved {nice things}

  by someday_93 3 months ago

  I love so many people…how can I pick?

  One Time, One Chance: The girl who started as someone to exchange silly notes with…

• Results of the Alternate Movie Ending Challenge!

  by thebetweenspace 3 months ago

  With no further adieu, here are the winners of the Alternate Movie Ending Challenge!

  Best-Ending in the Form of a Series a…

• Margie's Flashback

  by uselessness 3 months ago

  She remembered it all. The terror of the blitz, the destruction of her home in Islington. Her rush to join the war effort and…

• Don't you see me? - Part 1 (Elsha's Mirror Challenge)

  by La Luna 3 months ago

  Why don’t you see me?

  I’m calling to you. Can’t you hear me? Don’t you see me? I can see you. I can see you clearly as dayl…

• Why don't you see me? - Part 2 (Elsha's Mirror Challenge)

  by La Luna 3 months ago

  Oh if only you would listen! You should have listened to me. You should have. I tried to tell you. I tried to warn you. I tri…

• The Interrogation Part 1 (New Beginnings Series)

  by Ms Pixy Stik 3 months ago

  After a whole week of radio interview, Yasmine and Stique finally got to the spa on Saturday. They enjoyed full body massages…

• The Interrogation Part 2 (New Beginnings Series)

  by Ms Pixy Stik 3 months ago

  “You must be Yasmine. I’ve heard good things about you,” Teal said.

  “And you must be Teal. Pleasure to meet you. Please sit….

• The Interrogation Part 3 (New Beginnings Series)

  by Ms Pixy Stik 3 months ago

  “Uh they weren’t the right girls for me. I thought they were but they all ended up breaking my heart. I took a little time aw…

• Marlo Makes A Decision

  by A. Muse Morrington 3 months ago

  Calls in the middle of the night were never good. This one would be no different.

  He looked at the feminine curves of the b…

• Liar...You Said You'd Never Leave

  by NightMaiden 3 months ago

  I sat down on my bed, musing about today’s events.

  The coffee at Starbucks had been good. Well, maybe not so good, but it…

• All My Fault

  by NightMaiden 3 months ago

  Before I had time to register what was going on, tears were streaming down my cheeks in uncontrollable torrents. I remember w…

• Parents Are Difficult Things

  by NightMaiden 3 months ago

  Every single detail, every single Goddamn thing about my mom was engraved, burned and inscribed in my brain as if I had been …

• Brother...

  by NightMaiden 3 months ago

  There was a knock on my door which jolted me out of my reverie.

  “Haine? You alright?” Kazuma’s voice asked, soft and comfort…

• Peals of Laughter

  by NightMaiden 3 months ago

  I squirmed like a worm on a hook.
  “Where are you taking me?!” I repeated.
  “Jeez, I’m just adding some pizazz to your daily li…

• I Was So Blind

  by butterflygirl6106 3 months ago

  I was not exspecting it. He caught me off guard. I stood with my back from him. My family never even said a word as he walked…

• The Dastardly Turn of Events

  by Russell Ruffino 3 months ago

  Margie looked up at Roger, “I’d sooner die than help scum like you.”

  Rogers ears wiggled and a grin spread across his face….

• Be Nice! (Nice Things challenge)

  by Valley Fey/Pinprick 3 months ago

  I pulled out my stenopad and a leaky blue pen, feeling ten years old again in a college biology class. Who to write nice thin…

• Death by Car

  by CH 3 months ago

  Alright about the dude that got dragged to death by the car. him and my flying car salesman friend never got alon well. Dude …

• Two Sides of the Mirror [Mirror Challenge]

  by NightMaiden 3 months ago

  I sit down, and look into the mirror; the person staring back at me is someone familiar, but is almost always locked away les…

• When Life Gives You Lemons Squirt the Juice in Your Enemies Eyes!

  by CH 3 months ago

• I Love you Guys! Nice Things Challenge Part 1

  by Blusparrow 3 months ago

  OMG YOU GUYS ON HERE ARE AWESOME!!! Here are just a couple of the greatest people I have up into my contacts list. I don’t kn…

• Keeping Your Wits About You

  by Eckhouse 3 months ago

  You’re running out of time. There’s the nerve cluster, inside thigh, that you can squeeze to jolt your nervous system. Your h…

• The Nice Challenge! [My Entry]

  by NightMaiden 3 months ago

  Drum roll, please! Ahem, hear hear! I wanted to take a look at this challenge, and I have restricted myself to three people.
  ...

• St P-Day: Missing

  by Mr Reeses 3 months ago

  “Where is Mikhael?” said Denise.
  “I dont know. Wait where is my sister?” said Yaz.
  “Hold up let me call him.”
  “Can you ask h…

• Outside My Window

  by horrorfan13 3 months ago

  The world outside my window assaults my senses as I gaze upon it.
  The sky is the brightest blue, like a husky’s eyes gazing …

• I Love you Guys! Nice Things Challenge Part 2

  by Blusparrow 3 months ago

  Band Baby: You are so cool. You have great series of love too. You inspire me!

  Never Explain: You are the series king! I…

• St P-Day: Apology

  by Mr Reeses 3 months ago

  “Stop! What are ya arguing about! Come on black people we are in public!” said Dee.
  “Yaz called my man ugly” Denise said.
  “We…

• Via I-M (20)

  by howhardlifeis♥ 3 months ago

  Wishiwsbrnin1916: I’m sorry but I just can’t do that.

  Kmartluvr: And why’s that?

  Wishiwsbrnin1916: Because you Really hur…

• Rest For Weary Travelers

  by Apostrophe 3 months ago

  Ten miles down the interstate, Danielle finds the exit to a few hotels. Thier names are listed under the exit marker.
  “How y…

• Running Outta Space!! ((Nice Challenge))

  by One Time, One Chance 3 months ago

  I’m still debating whether or not I want to do this challenge. It’s not that I have anything against the challenge, it’s just…

• Journey to Deutschland

  by uselessness 3 months ago

  The room—or was it a submarine?—spun wildly.

  “I… I don’t understand,” Margie mumbled, her forehead still smarting. She tried…

• Morning After

  by Apostrophe 3 months ago

  Morning greets them with the sound of the alarm. Danielle groggily silences the alarm, by selecting the snooze button. She li…

• Between Judge And Lawyer

  by Fantasy 3 months ago

  We re-entered the courtroom. James’ lawyer looked shocked.

  “Well,” said the judge, as we all took our seats, “it seems that…

• Of Courage and Umbrellas

  by Laine P. Grey 3 months ago

  I carry along an umbrella everywhere I go. Not because I’m hoping, or apprehending rain, but because I feel naked without it….

• Andrea Visits Jenna

  by howhardlifeis♥ 3 months ago

  As she walked down the block, she began to approach a moving van. She picked up the pace. When she got to the van, she saw a …

• Simple Conversation Hardly Managed

  by THX 0477 3 months ago

  This was, to say the least, different. The feel of starched cloth against skin, a sensation rendered ancient and foreign by u…

• Via I-M (21)

  by howhardlifeis♥ 3 months ago

  Wishiwsbrnin1916: I have to go!

  Kmartluvr: Will you be back on later?

  Wishiwsbrnin1916:Probably not.

  Kmartluvr: oh okay th…

• I am Emo (Ceirra)

  by Dreamer 3 months ago

  I was walking outside when I saw Shyam sitting on the ground, his long black hair covering most of his face. He nodded silent…

• He Came

  by Blusparrow 3 months ago

  Me: Mike!!! Help me!!

  Kahn stood there looked out then looked at me. I called again.

  Me: Mike!! I need you!!! Help me!!

  Ka…

• Jenna's a friendly one/ the text message

  by howhardlifeis♥ 3 months ago

  Andrea was running out of ideas.
  Jenna cuts her off, mid sentence “Hey! Why are you so damn nosy, that’s what i wanna know!”
  ...

• Two sizes too small

  by JMBauhaus 3 months ago

  “What the hell is that?”

  It was all she could do not to drop the thing in her hands, it wriggled so much. Unfathomably, th…

• Via I-M (22)

  by howhardlifeis♥ 3 months ago

  Kmartluvr: Fine..Go ahead

  Clueddude:okay here’s the plan. Ava will invite your chick over ok?

  Kmartluvr: She has a name you…

• New Rules

  by THX 0477 3 months ago

  Hanging…as in “out”. It’s an art form. You can’t under-do it, or it’s a snooze fest. But if you over-do it, then it’s a par…

• I am Slut (Brit)

  by Dreamer 3 months ago

  “How would you know?” I asked.
  Vaughn seems to be struggling my question.I wait calmly for his answer when it suddenly hits m…

• Popcorn Fight!

  by Overlooked_Merchandise 3 months ago

  As we get to the hotel room Faith calls the bed next to the window, I don’t really care (personally I don’t like the beds nea…

• I am Invisable (Anima)

  by Dreamer 3 months ago

  My hands are shaking as I try to put the keys in my ignition, because Jake just asked me out on a date! I take a deep breat…

• Via I-M (23)

  by howhardlifeis♥ 3 months ago

  Kmartluvr: So anyways i put some burn relief medicine on that painful wound you just caused lol..but seriously when is all th…

• I Hate You

  by I LOVE FRANK IERO AND WILLIAM BECKETT!!! 3 months ago

  Axl Therouthus lived alone.
  Axl was only twenty four when he got married. His wife, Phoebe, loved him very much, until recent…

• Location, Location.

  by One Time, One Chance 3 months ago

  I had gotten Ryan talking. Not that I was really paying attention; I was way more concerned about playing with my hair and gi…

• Just A Little Confusing

  by Dreamer 3 months ago

  It was Thursday morning. I walked over to Cynthia, she was putting some reading books on some of the shelves.
  Me (Leaning dow…

• Via I-M (24)

  by howhardlifeis♥ 3 months ago

  Same night

  PrincessAva91: Hey hey

  Wishiwsbrnin1916:hey what’s up?

  PrincessAva91:Haven’t talked to you in a while.

  Wis…

• Just a joke!

  by Nissakit 3 months ago

  Wow, he looked so great and calm. I am so glad he couldn’t hear the wild thumping of my heart. He as definitely going to ask…

• Mixed Up, Matched Up

  by One Time, One Chance 3 months ago

  Jon talked with his friends, while managing to keep Scarlet partially in the conversation. I mostly just talked with her, and…

• Dead

  by Freedom 3 months ago

  Mike: Aww Demi, I feel horrible now.
  Me: Don’t. Did you find the others?

  My attempts at changing the subject were always wea…

• Via I-M (25)

  by howhardlifeis♥ 3 months ago

  The next night

  Wishiwsbrnin1916:Wow I can’t believe you did all that for me! I’m still in shock!

  PrincessAva91:lol so tel…

• The Secrets of U-110

  by uselessness 3 months ago

  As Margie followed the Prime Minister through the confines of the U-boat, she observed the crew at work. Fifty men, clad in t…

• Macy 27: Own Me

  by Freedom 3 months ago

  “No I don’t.” Shane shrugged, “But I never did understand idiots.”

  Derrick murmured, “You don’t seem to understand a lot.” B…

• Macy 28: Smart Girl

  by Freedom 3 months ago

  Shane smiled smugly and said, “I knew you were afraid of me.”

  Macy whispered, “Derrick, could you go please? I need to talk …

• Via I-M (26)

  by howhardlifeis♥ 3 months ago

  Kmartluvr: Yeah so I gave her that flower thing and then ya know..

  Clueddude: ya know?

  Kmartluvr:yeahh you know what comes…

• Idea

  by Never Explain 3 months ago

  We were going to take this building head on, well, but not until we take out the guards with our sniper.

  Mark hit them all o…

• Via I-M (27)

  by howhardlifeis♥ 3 months ago

  PrincessAva91:That really is the sweetest thing..I asked Jason just now if we can go on a break because I want him to do some…

• Via I-M (28)

  by howhardlifeis♥ 3 months ago

  ...terrible, so i did whatever i could to not have to eat that lol. Even if that means lunging into another kiss. So i did, a…

• Becoming an Operative

  by uselessness 3 months ago

  “No more lies!” shouted Margie. “Tell me what’s going on at once!”

  The impostor Churchill leaped to his feet and placed a ha…

• Finality

  by Never Explain 3 months ago

  “What!?” I exclaimed. “No way! I don’t have a rap sheet because I don’t get caught! You know that I swipe just as much stuff …

• Not Wasted

  by Overlooked_Merchandise 3 months ago

  Jon looked pretty wasted to me. But even more so when he began to talk. It was all slurred. Pretty soon Scarlet noticed too, ...

• Powder

  by undone 3 months ago

  White powder dust
  Captured the free,
  Lost their minds
  Far beyond the sea.

• Dirty Days

  by Penny 3 months ago

• Other side

  by undone 3 months ago

  Incorporated doom
  To the end.
  Judged in,
  Judged out,
  Gave many let downs.

• Slow Motion

  by Nissakit 3 months ago

  _What the hell did Sam mean by that? Did he like Chloe. I mean she was great and all but hey, you know. She is just a girl. W…

• rowing

  by Cait 3 months ago

  i don’t row just “to do a sport.” i don’t row just so i can eat all i want and still wear a bikini in the summer. i don’t row…

• Macy 29: Celebrate

  by Freedom 3 months ago

  Macy turned and willed herself to leave. But Shane grabbed her forearm, pulling her back to him. He gripped her tightly.

  “L…

• "Nevermind!"

  by Nissakit 3 months ago

  _So far in my relationship with Kevin, everything is going well. Although I did see him talking to the new girl. She is reall…

• Casual Lunch

  by Nissakit 3 months ago

  She stopped and stared at me. I realized that this would be a great time to say some thing! She was just so gorgeous!

  “Uh,...

• St P-Day: Conversation

  by Mr Reeses 3 months ago

  Mikhael & Mystique walked to the dorms, to Denise’s room.
  “Oh, this is a nice room, whose is it?” said Mystique
  “Oh this is D…

• Buttress

  by [ wall.doll ] 3 months ago

  I am a ghost, nothing more and nothing less, and I will be until the end.

  I am there when you need me. For support or advice…

• He Ran

  by rkalajian 3 months ago

  With that, he ran.

  There was no time, no place. Just his feet hitting the asphalt and the sound of his breath.

  The things t…

• Nice Things (Flute Faerie's Challenge)

  by More Ways Than One 3 months ago

  Not in order…

  Kermitgrof… I hope I wrote that right… Writes some of the nicest comments I’ve ever read. They are pinpo…

• The Haunted House

  by The Master of Them that Know 3 months ago

  “So why am I the one who gets to stay in this scary building?” Tom asked.
  “We already told you…your the youngest of us and…

• St P-Day: Phone

  by Mr Reeses 3 months ago

  Denise opened the door with her spare key. Then she ran to her bedroom door.
  “Get off my man”

  “There’s no one here” Dee sai…

• The Never-Ending Forest

  by Ana Cristina 3 months ago

  Before she knew what was happening, the unicorn was tearing through the trees, faster and faster, impossibly fast, so that th…

• Butterflies vs. Bats

  by Ana Cristina 3 months ago

  Alfred was the only safe thought for Sioni right now. Just thinking about him caused butterflies to flutter madly inside her …

• Life As Melia [(Your Pen Name Here) Challenge]

  by THX 0477 3 months ago

  “Damn the torpedoes!” Melia shouted authoritatively.

  “Sir,” the ensign questioned, “We don’t have any torpedoes.”

  “Sigh, I …

• Macy 30: Crazy Boys And Questions

  by Freedom 3 months ago

  “Derrick, let’s just get to class before Shane shows or something.” Macy murmured.

  Derrick snapped, “Macy I can’t believe yo…

• Macy 31: Check

  by Freedom 3 months ago

  “So, you have the question yet?” Derrick asked the next day, Tuesday.

  “I decided that I’m not going to ask you a question.” ...