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Stories posted 4/18/2008

• Ghost in the Machine ... Or Shell ... Really, It Doesn't Even Matter: Or (Call Tech Support)

  by thebetweenspace 5 months ago

  The Between Space got incredibly bored and decided to click on one of his own stories.

  After reading it he couldn’t help bu…

• Luck Be A Lady Tonight

  by Amyo 5 months ago

  The bus came whistling around the corner and I saw my chance for escape. I gave Dylan a quick smile “Can we talk about this l…

• Mammoth Hunting Trips: $1,999

  by YodaOnCrack 5 months ago

  I walked inside Big Jim’s Hunting Shop and rang a silver bell that sat atop a paper-covered cherry desk. A sign hung above th…

• One Vampire, One Werewolf, One Forbidden Love, P.5

  by Whinney 5 months ago

  When Angie left through my window dinner went as always, mom asked questions, dad pretended to listen, and I zoned out after …

• One Vmapire, One Werewolf, One Forbidden Love, P.6

  by Whinney 5 months ago

  ” I think maybe I’ll join you tonight.” Her voice was sweet and I noticed the dark shadows under her eyes were gone. I looked…

• Christmas At Ground Zero

  by Seth Miller 5 months ago

  “You’ll always be,” he stammered, pushing eyeglasses to forehead glasses, mopping up his sloppy tears. Chestnuts roasting on …

• Within The Universe (A Poem)

  by Tad Winslow 5 months ago

  The transparent surface reflects

  Flesh eclipsing

  My skeleton’s silence,

  While all around me

  The universe

  Vastly veils a…

• Criticize

  by Contour 5 months ago

  Listen.
  You don’t know me.
  Really, you don’t.
  So if you want to sit there.
  && pretend that you know every.
  Minute detail abou…

• Born innocent, died with grace

  by Sunshine 5 months ago

  I remember a time when skin color, nationality, or gender didn’t matter it was all the same. I could look at the kid next to …

• Will you believe?

  by ♥Bridget 5 months ago

  When you get bored
  will you up and leave?
  when you don’t care any more
  will you still believe?

  Will you believe in me,
  and t…

• Kidnapping

  by Valley Fey/Pinprick 5 months ago

  I never anticipated something like this, not when I was captured, not when I was brought here, not even when he asked for me …

• The Long Journey

  by Valley Fey/Pinprick 5 months ago

  I lost track of the days when they stopped giving me more than a bowl of water a day. In the desert, that means death. When I…

• Death of Arya

  by Valley Fey/Pinprick 5 months ago

  We stopped in hot, moist town of Rajar, named after a nearby river. We were given cool, fresh water to drink, and new names. ...

• The Dance

  by Valley Fey/Pinprick 5 months ago

  We were quickly drawn into an entryway, we were told to dance. They gave us longer, gauzy veils to cover all but our eyes. Ou…

• The Emperor

  by Valley Fey/Pinprick 5 months ago

  I couldn’t look at the emperor directly, so I followed the example of Peony and Rose, twirling my hips in their low-slung ski…

• One Vmapire, One Werewolf, One Forbidden Love, P.7

  by Whinney 5 months ago

  “Angie!” I screamed shoving the thirsty vampire off me with a push from my strong arms. “What!?” Angie said punching her vamp…

• One Vampire One Werewolf, One Forbidden Love, P.8

  by Whinney 5 months ago

  I woke up to the sun shining brightly through my open window, the curtains flapped easily in the breeze. “Myra! Breakfast.” I…

• Moving the package around

  by Rusty Tanton 5 months ago

  Vlad produced a shovel from the bed of his truck and handed it to the other man.

  “We got to move this around every once in a…

• Automatic Anubis

  by Will Hindmarch 5 months ago

• One Vmapire, One Werewolf, One Forbidden Love, P.9

  by Whinney 5 months ago

  “Not yet, your mother and I wish to speak to you.” He said, his voice rising as he began to lead me down the stairs. My fathe…

• Houston We Have a Problem (American Idol Style)

  by thebetweenspace 5 months ago

  Her voice was electric. The audience connected, captivated by every note she belted out. Her range was uncanny, the vocal run…

• Cute new Guy

  by Blusparrow 5 months ago

  Victoria and Faith sat together and talked while Allie and Mia were talking.

  “What should we do?” Asked Victoria.
  “I don’t k…

• One Vmapire, One Werewolf, One Forbidden Love, P.10

  by Whinney 5 months ago

  “You seem very pleased with yourself.” I replied coldly, folding my own arms across my chest. But let me clue you in on one …

• One Vampire, One Werewolf, One Forbidden Love, p.11

  by Whinney 5 months ago

  I began to cry leaning on Angie who shook her head and talked soothingly. “How did you get in here?” My father asked slowly, ...

• Sleepless Dream

  by Jayme Meiram 5 months ago

  As I lay still on the silk sheets of our bed, I couldn’t help but feel that this was my fault. My tears wouldn’t fall anymore…

• The Lone Raven

  by Jayme Meiram 5 months ago

  It’s quite ironic… Melcoy was a raven… the last of his kind. He hated to think about it. The symbol of death, Raven’s had…

• darling dinner date

  by Jayme Meiram 5 months ago

  “Ahem-hem,” Brady said with great confidence, breakin our awkward smiles at each other. “Oh, Brady, mrs. Michaels here used t…

• Laughing Fits.

  by You Know You Love Mee! 5 months ago

  Faith and Victoria were talking and giggling so much about this new guy, that when he finally came up to them, they were both…

• Might As Well.

  by You Know You Love Mee! 5 months ago

  “Yeah, maybe we can go to my place after!” Jason tried to raise his voice above the booming noise of the speaker system.

  “Hu…

• Trade Secrets

  by Mycroft 5 months ago

  Unfortunately, Isobel didn’t get a chance to answer, because it was at precisely this moment that fatigue completely overtook…

• Just A Little Forgetful

  by Dreamer 5 months ago

  I looked around at lunch for Drew, something I’d never managed by the second day before. He waved, if a little over-enthusias…

• Just A Little Frustrating

  by Dreamer 5 months ago

  Amelia giggled again. How what I’d said was funny I’d never know. I turned back to Cynthia to continue our conversation. Amel…

• Don't Say That

  by Storykeeper of Fae 5 months ago

  “Why?” He asks later, as we’re eating some fresh milkweed, wild rice, and dried chokecherries.

  “Why what?” I speak, my mouth…

• National Service

  by Russell Ruffino 5 months ago

  Frida made her way towards the truck, with Dieter keeping closely behind her, she reached the the truck as her eyes adjusted …

• change

  by black dog 724 5 months ago

  i met you, and my world changed, i changed, i finally knew how people in movies felt when they met the person they knew they …

• The Worlds Smallest Democracy

  by Russell Ruffino 5 months ago

  A circle of 9 people are stood in the shade of a palm tree. The small island they’re on would seem serene if it wasn’t for th…

• No Backup Plan

  by Artist_Girl 5 months ago

  You should have seen her face. It was like she honostly believed that was why I met her here. The real reason was I wanted so…

• Just A Little Ridiculous

  by Dreamer 5 months ago

  He took a deep breath, turning to me. Him: Sorry about that.
  Me (chuckling): Don’t worry, I get it all the time. Not for the …

• THX 0477 No Fear [challenge]

  by Valley Fey/Pinprick 5 months ago

  Every morning I wake up to the sound of clown laughter. The clowns’ hoots, whistles and chuckles jar me awake, and I always o…

• Give Me Answers (A True Story)

  by emma jo_234 5 months ago

  Like I’ve said before, school’s nothing but routine, the same stuff over and over, day after day. Most afternoons, I arrive i…

• A Bouquet

  by Valley Fey/Pinprick 5 months ago

  Lily and Ivy chose to sit by my sides when they reached the throne, but faced the audience, as Rose and Peony had done. They …

• The Royal Blues

  by Amyo 5 months ago

  Surprisingly, it’s not all costume balls and sparkling tiaras, being a princess. Nope. Life can be boring and sad and dull, j…

• All Is Forgiven

  by Artist_Girl 5 months ago

  “Darling, please wake up.” I felt somebody smoothing the hair out of my face. It hurt to much to open my eyes, so I continued…

• All Is Forgiven

  by Artist_Girl 5 months ago

  “Darling, please wake up.” I felt somebody smoothing the hair out of my face. It hurt to much to open my eyes, so I continued…

• Introduction (A True Story)

  by emma jo_234 5 months ago

  It was finally, finally Friday. And I couldn’t be happier. It had been a tough week – frustrating school projects, piano le…

• A Day in the Life of Someday 93{Name Challenge}

  by Bring Out Your Inner Emo Kid <3 5 months ago

  She pranced across the stage, otherwise known as her tiny bedroom. She knew that she could nail the perfect leap, and she cor…

• The End

  by Seth Miller 5 months ago

  “C’mon! It’ll only take a second,” she said. “Besides, we’ve been meaning to have our picture made together.”

  “Taken,” I cor…

• You

  by Kiran Benazzi 5 months ago

  You’re not a good writer
  You can’t dance
  You’ll never be a fighter
  You’ll never stand a chance
  You talk like a foreigner
  You…

• Running Nowhere

  by Nouvelle Bardot 5 months ago

  Every time Kate thought about him, she ran a little harder. Sometimes, if she thought about him hard enough, she would increa…

• Running Nowhere

  by Nouvelle Bardot 5 months ago

  Every time Kate thought about him, she ran a little harder. Sometimes, if she thought about him hard enough, she would increa…

• Running Nowhere

  by Nouvelle Bardot 5 months ago

  Every time Kate thought about him, she ran a little harder. Sometimes, if she thought about him hard enough, she would increa…

• Running Nowhere

  by Nouvelle Bardot 5 months ago

  Every time Kate thought about him, she ran a little harder. Sometimes, if she thought about him hard enough, she would increa…

• Running Nowhere

  by Nouvelle Bardot 5 months ago

  Every time Kate thought about him, she ran a little harder. Sometimes, if she thought about him hard enough, she would increa…

• Macy 41: Check This Out

  by Freedom :] 5 months ago

  Macy turned the corner without Derrick. But she got pulled by Macon. “Hey Macy.”

  Macy squirmed out of his grasp and hissed, ...

• Take Me Home (A True Story)

  by emma jo_234 5 months ago

  The teachers ushered us outside onto the soccer field. Immediately the entire seventh grade split into cliques, some people i…

• Macy 42: The Right One

  by Freedom :] 5 months ago

  “Oh my god! How did you know today was my birthday?” Macy screamed.

  “Uh Shane told me.” Derrick replied.

  But Macy had alrea…

• One Vmapire, One Werewolf, One Forbidden Love, P.12

  by Whinney 5 months ago

  I walked into school just like I would any other day, my book bag slung over my shoulder. “Angie I think today is going to b…

• :)

  by Bring Out Your Inner Emo Kid <3 5 months ago

  Every time he looks my way, I just can’t help it but to smile :)

• Hating

  by You Know You Love Mee! 5 months ago

  Hating her, for hating you.
  Hating him, because you can.
  Hating them, because they’re it.
  Hating life, because its there.
  Hat…

• Off Course

  by Freedom :] 5 months ago

  I just moved over to kiss his lips softly and started to work. We finished the shelter within minutes and had a lifetime to w…

• One Vmapire, One Werewolf, One Forbidden Love, P.13

  by Whinney 5 months ago

  My morning passed slowly, which was alright with me especially since he was in every one of my classes, so I could study his…

• The Purple Vail

  by butterflygirl6106 5 months ago

  She stood in the middle of the Street.

  Drapped in purple satan that covered her from head to toe. She stood there vailed an…

• quiz wit me answers :)

  by The Master of Them that Know 5 months ago

  1. Okay, c’mon spit it up worst ficlet you’ve ever written.
  The Obvious

  2. This is complicated but pick your favorite numbe…

• HOPE

  by Freedom :] 5 months ago

  _Same boy who sat alone always. Same boy who was quiet yet kind. Same boy who was ordinary yet bizarre. Same boy who tried to…

• My last Quiz Answers. Eva. Enjoy.

  by Mask By The Moon 5 months ago

  1. Okay, c’mon spit it up worst ficlet you’ve ever written.
  The Non-Nirvana Single Sentence Ficlet

  2. This is complicated …

• One Vampire, One Werewolf, One Forbidden Love, P.14

  by Whinney 5 months ago

  The rest of the class was silent, he kept to himself as if my presence was bothersome. I was happy when the bell rang and I …

• One Vampire, One Werewolf, One Forbidden Love, P.15

  by Whinney 5 months ago

  Now I was just plain annoyed, “look I’m not a vampire but I am a vampire slayer ok so ba-bye.” I waved my hand and strode out…

• How Late Did You Come In Last Night?

  by thebetweenspace 5 months ago

  I waited at the creek most of the night for Jodi and her explanation.

  I waited. And waited. And waited. The worst part was …