Stories posted 4/6/2008

  • Grieving

    Since he left me, I’ve felt alone and wish I could go back in time and correct my mistakes during our month and a half togeth…

  • Leaving Las Marsas

    Robert slowly boarded the waiting transport, bandaged fingers struggling to grasp the worn hand railing as he struggled up th…

  • Bernard Shows Compassion Inspired by text

    “I’m not worth the trouble, Bernard,” I say to him. He responds, “Darling, you’re worth more to me than anything and I promis…

  • Misguided Rain

    The rain is falling-
    upside down
    falling up, from the muddy
    grass, the dark pavement
    under my feet
    like a reflection gone
    aw…

  • Rain Inspired by a photo

    A drop splatters the road
    Umbrellas go up all round
    People run for cover

  • a thunder storm Inspired by a photo

    a thunder storm

    pitter patter plop
    the rain begins to fall
    weeeeee
    the wind whips through the trees
    crash
    the lightning f…

  • the fate of the food Inspired by a photo

    the fate of the food

    she lives in a paradise
    sadly it will end in a trice

    she is surrounded by grass awry,
    mountains,sky
    ...

  • Zoulag to the Rescue Inspired by text

    Just when I thought things were moving along a fine path, my situation seems to have taken a turn for the worse. First, I’ve …

  • Okay so here's what's going on... Inspired by text

    Troy:” You know, the kind of courage that she always stands up for herself and everyone else around her. I also noticed it wa…

  • Laura Meets Link Inspired by text

    In the game…

    Laura: “Okay I still don’t know where I am or how I got here! Some one tell me what is going on!”

    Just as s…

  • Heartbreak Hotel Inspired by text

    We stared at each other like two bulls in a ring. My heart was beating super-fast, my hands were all clammy and I was fightin…

  • Laura Meets Medevil Times Inspired by text

    Laura just stared at Link like he was THE craziest person she had ever met. I mean seriously, who waits for the 20th time som…

  • Big Bananas Don't Cry Inspired by text

    “What are you doing here?” Brenda said drying her tears.

    “We are looking to find out if were vegetables or fruit. You see bo…

  • Perfect? No Such Thing.

    You used to fascinate me with your insight and perspectives,
    and I would hang, enraptured, onto each word you spoke.
    Your l…

  • Macy 15: Waiting Inspired by text

    Derrick and Macy sat down at the table inside Voletta, one of the best places to eat in town.

    “Wow, this is nice.” Macy whi…

  • Georgia Summer

    The summer my cousin Georgia came to visit was the best. I had been waiting for something to happen that would help start my…

  • Where The Stairwell Leads [escape challenge] Inspired by text

    The staircase spiraled up a tall tower. I went round and round in the semi-darkness, climbing further up. My footsteps made s…

  • OM's WORD CHALLENGE!! 60th ficlet cuz i totally missed the 50 mark!!!!

    yeah, so this is my 60th ficlet. i wanted to do a 50th ficlet, but i totally passed that one without notice, so i got to 60 a…

  • Ride Home Inspired by text

    Adam looks at the clock at his desk. It was nearly three. He has to get out of there fast. If he wants to leave the city by d…

  • Kid Inspired by text

    As I walked into the gym, I saw all of the other soldiers staring at me.

    I wonder what they are thinking…..

    I started t…

  • The Princess Bride's (Almost) In-Laws Inspired by text

    In the chapel, in the presence of the king and queen and bishop, the whole story had come out. Prince Humperdinck had not bee…

  • Keep it Up Inspired by text

    After we introduced ourselves, we all sat down. Not even thirty seconds after we ordered, Jolinda started talking at a millio…

  • The Ladybug Secret Inspired by a photo

    On each ladybug there is at least one dot. This dot resembles a time when they haven’t sucked all the blood out of a living c…

  • A toy That Saves the World (Word Challenge) Inspired by text

    I never believed in something like this till I saw it. We have a little pond in our backyard and one day my cousin was playin…

  • I am Slut II Mature Inspired by text

  • I am Invisable II Inspired by text

    I watch the scene unfold with a smile on my face. Maybe this is why I like hanging out with the jocks and populars, they are …

  • Gibson Inc

    Ethan Gibson the CEO of Gibson Inc. He put the phone back in the cradle with an accomplished smile on his face.
    He looked d…

  • the beginning of food Inspired by text

    she is born
    unknowing

    they feed her
    keep her healthy

    but not for her sake
    they must keep her alive

    she is taken from her …

  • Just A Little Phone Call Inspired by text

    We’re in the ER and the doctors are being stupid. They won’t let Cynthia in to see her Dad so we’re sitting in the hallway ou…

  • Living

    Sitting
    Waiting
    Watching

    Feeling
    Hoping
    Dreaming

    Wanting
    Needing
    Getting

    Loving
    Giving
    Sharing

    Helping
    Caring

    Being
    ...

  • So Random, It had to be a Dream {OM's Word Challenge} Inspired by text

    The sky was gloomy, not its usual orange cloud flecked blue as you would see on a sunsetting day.

    I was rowing the little…

  • Macy 16: Dinner Surprises Inspired by text

    “That’s what I thought.” He said smugly.

    Macy flinched at his tone. “Okay, whatever. But promise me, you’ll let me go after….

  • Morning Ritual [OM's word challenge] Inspired by text

    I woke up to see a huge donkey muzzle with stubby teeth sticking out, braying a few feet from my face. I sucked in my breath …

  • The Whisper Inspired by a photo

    “How could you Rafael,” Liliana said as she sat up in her bed, “how could you jepordize our relationship, by inviting your mo…

  • I am sorry Inspired by text

    He just stalked off. What a jerk! I was so ready to be his best friend..or more…!

    After a few classes he was standing in…

  • 5 Confeesions I Should Finally Tell

    1. Okay, I steal pens. Call me a sinner, but it’s an addiction! Ask my friends, I take them frome everybody! If you’re miss…

  • Child Support???????? Inspired by text

    _I was stupid to think he could change. Sitting here alone with a baby in an apartment that his $400 a month could buy. I get…

  • Survival of the Deadest Inspired by text

    When we arrived back at City Hall, Dad was fuming. Liam and I had filled him in on the evening’s events and he was decidedly …

  • Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Inspired by text

    That’s the thing about best friends. They’re willing to sacrifice a Friday night of fun, to mope around with you.

    Everybody…

  • My Man!!! Inspired by a photo

    _As I strolled across the beach with the warm sand inching its way up my feet as I walked. I noticed that their was a heart t…

  • Macy 17: Chances To Explain Inspired by text

    “I’m glad you came.” Macy whispered as Derrick jumped down into the meadow.

    He looked at the ground and replied, “Yeah well,...

  • (Dragon Protectors) The Counterplan Inspired by text

    “So… what are we going to do?” Han asked, still in shock.

    “Simple. We are going to scatter the eggs throughout the earth…

  • Zoulag grabs a hold Inspired by text

    The zombie motions us to follow over to the window. What could it possibly have to show us outside?

    I tell Bella to stay put…

  • Love Me Back Inspired by text

    I think I saw him in a dream, but he didn’t really love me back.

  • A Rapture Of Raptors Inspired by text

    Kevin drummed his talons on the steering wheel and wondered what was taking so long. He was going to be late and that damn st…

  • WIP( Work In Progress) Inspired by text

    I refuse to be ignored by some stupid superficial skater. Oh my gosh how could he be so stupid as to just blow me off like th…

  • Imprinted in my memory. Inspired by text

    I waded around in the ocean water,dunking down below every once in awhile. My baby was no where to be seen. I splashed my arm…

  • Our Kiss Inspired by text

    Sunshine flooded in the room as we kissed in his bed, we didn’t do anything. We just sat there kissing as if it were nothing,...

  • A bit more than "just a friend"? Inspired by text

    I went home that night after eating out with Lucy, and I’d nearly forgotten about Kayla.
    “Honey?”
    “Yea, mom?”
    “Paul called, ...

  • Out The Door Inspired by text

    It has now been one week since Faith has been in the hospital and she is finally getting out. And because my teachers are mor…

  • Slowing Down Inspired by text

    Mike: I really don’t think I will.

    He leans in to kiss me and I push him back.

    Me: We are moving too fast. A break, please,...

  • Macy 18: Different World Inspired by text

    Derrick hissed, “Yeah Macy, because this isn’t his hand?” He jabbed a finger at her bruised wrist and she covered it up. “A…

  • HE

    He’s Here.
    I can feel it in my bones,
    in my soul,
    on my skin.

    He speaks.
    I melt into a puddle.
    I can’t feel.

    He watches me…

  • New Girl

    “NO,NO,NO!!!” I screamed. This cannot be hapening. I have been here for 4 years and she thinks she can just walk in on the fi…

  • Mirror: Reflection of what? [Elsha's Mirror challenge] Inspired by a photo

    Mirrors. Do they reflect what we want to see? Do they reflect only what’s there? Do we want to see what’s there?

    I challenge…

  • Tears and a Monster (Elsha's Mirror Challenge) Inspired by text

    I look at myself in the mirror. I look horrible with tears rolling down my face. This doesn’t even look like me. This is not …

  • Very Afriad Inspired by text

    I’m laying on my bed in my room, unable to focus on my homework. I look over at my clock. 7:30. _Crap, I was suppose to cal…

  • Reach Inspired by text

    Mike: Okay, my turn. Are you lying to me?
    Me: What kind of question is that? We are doing truth, right?
    Mike: Sure. Answer….

  • Be Proud (Elsha's Mirror Challenge) Inspired by text

    I fix up my suit at a mirror. I am everything I wanted to become. In my army suit I look strong. The way I stand makes me loo…

  • First Day Inspired by text

    It’s my first day. I walked in, and about 13 guys asked what my name was.

    “Sara.” I said

    ” You’re hawt” one guy exclaimed….

  • Not Just us Anymore Inspired by text

    Me: What is that!
    Mike: Shh…

    I hope it is his sister. He is a lot of pain. A figure stepped out and a guy steps out. _Darn…

  • Nachos

    I opened the door of the school and walked through the cafeteria into the back where the concession stand was.

    My mom expla…

  • The Little Girl On The Board Inspired by text

    A strange man is stumbling through the forest. He’s yelling something that I can’t comprehend. It seems like he’s yelling elv…

  • Winning Point ((THX's defensive challenge)) Inspired by text

    “Okay, so they tend to kick the ball to the left.. so if you stand there and I pitch we should be able to get them out.” I wh…

  • The Beginning of Something Beautiful

    I had thought about it. I had dreamt of it. I had planned for it. I didn’t talk much about it, but I finally was on my way to…

  • Hair, Eyes and ID's Inspired by text

    It was 11:00pm when I entered my single apartment on the 23rd floor over looking mane st. the second the door shut I locked i…

  • Life And Death Inspired by text

    Kahn: I feel so weak.
    He laid his blonde hair boldly against my shoulder. Mike flinched.

    Me: Um.
    Mike: Hell no.
    Kahn: So Dem…

  • In Goes the Door Mature Inspired by text

  • Know Inspired by text

    How do you know?? Maybe he loves you back as much as you do him.

  • Enrique Makes A Mistake Inspired by text

    “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!”

    “Enrique, you IDIOT!”

    “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!”

    “I told you to check the lio, but _‘NOOOO, it’s fine…

  • You Can't See Me (Don't Get Defensive) Mature Inspired by text

  • Mirror Mirror... [Elsha's Mirror Challenge] Inspired by text

    Kieran slams the door behind me to a chorus of snarls and snapping jaws. We’re both breathing hard. My lungs are burning.
    Me…

  • Honesty Inspired by text

    “So.”

    “So.”

    “I know where this will go if no one initiates, so I will. It’s a stupid question, but you will answer it anywa…