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Stories posted 5/16/2008

• Dissapointment

  by partysprinkles 4 months ago

  The quick snap of the racket, the propulsion of the birdie through the air, and the vibration felt from the racket’s string b…

• Beta Testing

  by John Perkins 4 months ago

  I found myself surrounded by a throng of melting UN Special Forces agents and low level programmers. Next to me, Jen stood fr…

• It's Always the Person You Least Expect

  by ZorkFox 4 months ago

  “Wait, wait—wait a minute, Jerry. Stop talking.” Mom never could listen straight through a story without interrupting, whethe…

• Must Love Dogs

  by Maleghast 4 months ago

  Joe lay back on his elbows and smiled to himself. The soft sand was piled up under the blanket and made a kind of chaise-long…

• Optional (Make me Laugh Challenge)

  by Misfit Dreams 4 months ago

  “What is that?” I pressed my face up against the car window.

  “A cow.” My mom replied in the same tone she used for the other…

• The Sun is Gone

  by N555champ /\and/\ X-Ninja (LoA) 4 months ago

  The sun was gone.

  Nobody knew where it was, where it went. The world woke up this morning and found it was still dark… On…

• Whispers of the World

  by lovelovecandy 4 months ago

  ‘I am Rose the Third. Reader, you are weak. You cannot withstand lightning; you cannot cease the rain. But I am much more tha…

• Recognition

  by SKermitgorf 4 months ago

  “Lets get a bite to eat. I’m starving,” Britney said.

  “Yeah me to babe, armed robbery really works up an appitite”, he laugh…

• A New Member of the Gang

  by SKermitgorf 4 months ago

  “And just who is we Pop’s?”, said Jared.

  “Yalls pictures all over da newpapers and the TV,” replied the older man. “It’s all…

• A Perfectly Normal Day

  by thebetweenspace 4 months ago

  It was a perfectly normal day. The sky was its boldest blue, the clouds forming into various shapes as if trying to amuse us …

• Where God Can't Hear

  by THX 0477 4 months ago

  His task completed and his day in the sun over, Gordo retreated to his sanctum, his masterpiece. The cool metal of the recess…

• The Only Sensible Thing

  by thebetweenspace 4 months ago

  I jumped to my feet and looked out the busted window, shards of glass at my feet. I could see dozens of tornados approaching …

• Bullets in Boxes in "B" Building

  by JMSquire 4 months ago

  The bullets spilled out of the crate, intermixed with the hay that had been used to line the wooden container. Shelly looked …

• truth

  by lilly 4 months ago

  I love you,
  I really do.
  But oue live is forbidden.
  So we have to keep it hidden.
  People just dont know the truth.

• Song of the Swamp

  by uselessness 4 months ago

  They called him the Musician.

  Hunched over a Hammond organ in a murky mausolean grotto, surrounded by bayou and a spiked wro…

• I dont know

  by lilly 4 months ago

  I don’t know how I feel.
  But I know this is real.
  I don’t know what to do,
  with feelings so true.
  It’s the Truth I want to se…

• Chloe 13

  by ChloeNoelle 4 months ago

  Chloe-
  Well its a disastor, Noodles somehow found out about the secret date last night and then she showed up so as Mirand…

• Chloe 14

  by ChloeNoelle 4 months ago

  Chloe-
  Sorry I ran out of room, ok anyway as I was saying they broke up and Ricky is currently dating Brandon, and Now nood…

• Carl's Speech: The Corporation, Inc.

  by YodaOnCrack 4 months ago

  The next day Commander Aslog stepped inside my office and stood motionless in the doorway for several seconds. She always see…

• Gateway to the Castle in the Air

  by kwatz 4 months ago

  Roland simply wasn’t built for stealth. Three times now he had stumbled over a crate or nearly upended one of the small casks…

• Revealations

  by JMSquire 4 months ago

  “Hold on, Just slow down Alan. Breathe.” It was just like Dad to slow me down in the middle of a story, he had never been abl…

• Möbius Strip: A Tomb With a View

  by KevMullins 4 months ago

  “What is this place?” Dreanna asked “It’s beautiful. I’ve never seen a city quite like it, the way it was blended into the na…

• Adrenaline Junkies

  by uselessness 4 months ago

  We bought the car because it went fast. Really really fast. When you want to go that fast, you don’t really have any choice b…

• A Beautiful Summer's Day (Make A Mixtape Based on One of Your Fav Ficleteers Challenge)

  by thebetweenspace 4 months ago

  Ana Cristina’s alarm jolts her awake, Bono’s voice informing her that it’s A Beautiful Day. Already captivated by beauty sh…

• The Ominous Premonition part I

  by dolphinlvr92 4 months ago

  John Marx was a brilliant young doctor who was fresh out of college. He had opened up his own office and business was booming…

• The Ominous Premonition part II

  by dolphinlvr92 4 months ago

  As John awaited information regarding his father’s will, he was surprised to receive a mysterious package supposedly from his…

• Rapt audience

  by Chgowiz 4 months ago

  I jerked awake to The Voice, that horrid Voice that over the days? weeks? dominated my existence.

  “Go-o-d can’t hear you!” t…

• Foooddd....

  by Mask By The Moon 4 months ago

  You. Yeah, you. Stop taking pictures and feed me! Can’t you see me? I’m an adorable little black puppy starvin’ to death!

  An…

• why run?

  by Chocobo Prime 4 months ago

  He raced around the corner, looking over his shoulder just in time to see what he really had hoped wasn’t there was there. No…

• Reflections: The Corporation, Inc.

  by YodaOnCrack 4 months ago

  She turned and the bright LED lights on the wall flashed across her mask. Her hollow eyes met mine and I looked away when I s…

• Keep Running

  by Mask By The Moon 4 months ago

  He dove into an alley, breathing extremely hard. It worked in movies, why couldn’t it work now?

  It didn’t. They followed him…

• Have to Run.

  by Chocobo Prime 4 months ago

  Fire, that’s all he felt. His lungs, his legs, his slowly, too slowly for his tastes, numbing toes; all were on fire. His pur…

• run

  by Mask By The Moon 4 months ago

  They were becoming faster, or he was becoming slower. He couldn’t let this happen, not this early! He kept running, as fast a…

• A Nasty Chore

  by R.A. Porter 4 months ago

  Gordo planted the spade in the soft dirt and rested his foot on it. Lightly gripping the top of the handle, he slumped slight…

• off the grid

  by Shadman 4 months ago

  “Harold, you’re pullin’ too much juice again.”

  Neck craned out the side of the vehicle, Harold’s goggles were covered in gn…

• Awakening to Dusk

  by Apostrophe 4 months ago

  The gentle rocking of the boat wakes me from my slumber. It seems like it has been hours ago that I was lying here falling as…

• Stick the Landing

  by Steve Fairweather 4 months ago

  “Those bastards! Come on now, that was just bush league,” Jen’s voice shook with anger.

  I had certainly misjudged her. She …

• the running ends?

  by Chocobo Prime 4 months ago

  The footsteps didn’t go away, no matter how still he forced himself, no matter how quiet he became, they wouldn’t go away. Th…

• Saturday Afternoon (Between Space's Mixtape Challenge)

  by Apostrophe 4 months ago

  One beautiful afternoon, our beloved Kermit was outdoors painting the exterior walls, of a clients house. Not too far away wa…

• Occupational Humor (make me laugh Challenge)

  by Apostrophe 4 months ago

  If you want to work in a funny place.. where laughter is all yours.. come work with me at a photo-lab. Where the stupidity i…

• Wizard's Element

  by ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫ 4 months ago

  The wind was cold!
  The chill of winter blew within his black robes. He shivered and reached for his goblet. The element was n…

• Obsessing

  by You Know You Love Mee! 4 months ago

  Today is the day I give up:

  Wishing you noticed me more.
  Trying to pretend I dont like you.
  Hoping that you still do.
  No…

• The Scary Part Is...

  by Overlooked_Merchandise 4 months ago

  I pull away from her hug and hold her head up with my hands until she is looking right at me.

  “Can you forgive me?” I repeat…

• Missing

  by anna19 4 months ago

  Sunshine flooded in the room, casting a warm, golden glow on the recently polished hardwood floors. Sunshine seemed to make e…

• For What

  by black dog 724 4 months ago

  you walk away like its the easiest thing in the world
  like you could care less about what your doing to yourself
  like you cou…

• The Pillar - Isolation

  by Browncoatben 4 months ago

  Stine and his men stood in the airlock, facing the interior door of The Hammer. They had been there for five minutes already …

• Orangeo's answers to a most entirely random quiz.

  by OrangeOreos 4 months ago

  !. No, but that’s a good idea…

  @. Many times.

  . I DO! Piano, of course.

  $. No… I wish…

  %. HAHAHA! No, I haven’t.

  ...

• READY SET GO NEW CHALLENGE

  by I LOVE FRANK IERO AND WILLIAM BECKETT!!! 4 months ago

  Okay so I made 98 ficlets so far.
  I am going to make a challenge for you all.
  It must have lyrics to your favorite or one yo…

• Möbius Strip: Kiss of the Poison Apple

  by KevMullins 4 months ago

  Dreanna was still miffed at He-man Bastard of the Universe but he did have a point there was something about the bodies…..

• Tarra has met her match

  by anna19 4 months ago

  “Something needs to be done here,” said Anna. “This loser Tarra can’t stop stalking me. We gotta get rid of her.”
  “Agreed!” s…

• Trouble on Sirius II

  by uselessness 4 months ago

• Just A Little Camping

  by Dreamer 4 months ago

  When Cynthia felt better, she helped me set up the tent, although honestly, I did most of the work. In her defense, she’s nev…

• Nerves, bloody noses, and crying.

  by anna19 4 months ago

  “So, what’s up?” My palms were sweating, my heart pounding, my eyes darting, my brain screaming ‘TARRA YOU LOSER! THAT’S THE …

• Macy Problems? Yes.

  by Overlooked_Merchandise 4 months ago

  I do that all the time and no one ever actually hears…but, of course, this time someone did and that person was Macy.

  I tu…

• Just A Little Choice

  by Dreamer 4 months ago

  He blinked, realization hitting him. Him: Oh, that’s right. Sorry, I forgot about your hobby.
  I rolled my eyes. Me: It isn’t …

• Just A Little Rainy Day Bag

  by Dreamer 4 months ago

  I outlined my plan to Cynthia. I had tried to make it as painless (Ha!) as possible for all involved.
  Me: So, I figured we’d …

• Just A little Promise

  by Dreamer 4 months ago

  Me (repeating skeptically): The rainy day bag…
  Him: When you go camping, occasionally something extremely annoying happens.
  M…

• i refuse to be ignored.

  by anna19 4 months ago

  I refuse to be ignored. That is the first thing you should know about me. Don’t try to pretend you can’t hear me. I know you …

• Dreams Only Last for a Night {{Grow Up Challenge}}

  by Bring Out Your Inner Emo Kid <3 4 months ago

  Doctor? Not me. Dancer? Have you seen my two left feet? Teacher? Not really. Professional athlete? Not so mcuh. Band member? ...

• Don't Change

  by Bring Out Your Inner Emo Kid <3 4 months ago

  Dear Prudence,
  I wasn’t planning to tell you, but I’ve never kept a secret from you. So here it goes…

  I have cancer....

• I Was Mature For My Age Then [When I Grow Up challenge]

  by Mistress Elsha Hawk 4 months ago

  My sister and I grabbed ALL of the stuffed animals and dolls that lined the headboard of each of our beds. We both had 5 or 6…

• Goodbyes: The Corporation, Incorporated

  by YodaOnCrack 4 months ago

  I gave my speech in the courtyard, the sun dome above providing refuge from the toxic world beyond its confines. Over 1,000 e…

• When You Blow Your Microwave Up [[Make Me Laugh Challenge]]

  by Bring Out Your Inner Emo Kid <3 4 months ago

  I stuck the Campbell’s soup container in the microwave, entering in two minutes. Then I hit start and turned to the sink wh…

• The Truth Smacks me Across the Face

  by Blusparrow 4 months ago

  Prom is now in five days! Drew has still been avoiding me. I am growing more and more positive that he is just jealous so I d…

• Caldera

  by Will Hindmarch 4 months ago

  I’m blind and I breathe fire. My mouth is full of molten rock, sloshing like soup too hot to close your lips around. I cough …

• Last Days: The Corporation, Incorporated

  by YodaOnCrack 4 months ago

  “Commander Kopetzky is in charge of family affairs during advancement. Don’t worry about anything, Mr. Bennett. Your family w…

• Thief in The Night [make me laugh challenge]

  by Mistress Elsha Hawk 4 months ago

  Celeste sat on the couch alone on a dark and stormy night. She was watching a horror movie on TV, holding a pillow tight to h…

• Yesterday (The Song Is I Kissed A Girl By Katy Perry.. Don't Expect Any Beatles.=])

  by One Time, One Chance 4 months ago

  Us girls we are so magical,
  Soft skin, red lips, so kissable,
  Hard to resist, so touchable.
  To good to deny it.
  Ain’t no big …

• Cornered on Sirius II

  by uselessness 4 months ago

• Smiling From Ear To Ear

  by One Time, One Chance 4 months ago

  “Whose phone is that?!” my teacher finally noticed.

  Nobody spoke, nobody even breathed. I looked around, as if trying to fin…

• Getting Ready [Make me Laugh Challenge]

  by ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫ 4 months ago

  It had been 2 hours.
  We were late. Nothing new, really.
  “Are you ready.” I shouted up from the living-room.
  “Yes, damnit, I’m…

• Safari Mishap (invisible's challenge)

  by Mistress Elsha Hawk 4 months ago

  And that’s when I saw them coming right for me!

  Maybe I shouldn’t have brought beef jerky on the safari. It made me thirsty …

• Helping You find Me "The Beginning"

  by Writer4Life00nj 4 months ago

  “Can I use your markers?” I asked A.J., my friend/worst enemy.
  “Yeah, sure,” he said. We were working on a project for fifth…

• Jerry is a God

  by YodaOnCrack 4 months ago

  “When did you die, Jerry?” George asked.

  “Three days ago,” I said.

  “On the third day you rose from the dead?” he asked.

  ...

• Escape From Sirius II

  by uselessness 4 months ago

• Road Trip?!?

  by Writer4Life00nj 4 months ago

  Jay

  “No mom!” said Jay as he walked out of his bedroom, angrily.
  “Your going with Jacqueline and that’s final!” said his…

• Its Possible, You Know

  by OboeTheres 4 months ago

  Yesterday I got my pic taken for being voted “most likely to become a bestselling author”. The others were there too; “most l…

• Road Trip?!? 2

  by Writer4Life00nj 4 months ago

  Jacqueline
  “Honey! Great news! Jay is coming to Connecticut with us!” said mom. Jacqueline was sitting on the couch, readi…

• Love, A Question

  by snakepandafox<3 4 months ago

  There once was a girl, who couldn’t find her love.
  She searched and searched, but never found him.
  Maybe he was here and lef…

• Trouble at Sirius II: Decoy.

  by ALRO613 ♪ LoA ♫ 4 months ago

• Too Late

  by Freedom :] 4 months ago

  Kahn stumbled a little, but got back up. He punched Mike right back, who fell forcefully onto me.

  Me: Mike!
  YES! Words!
  Me…

• He's MINE!

  by snakepandafox<3 4 months ago

  He’s so perfect, so flawless, and he’s all her’s.
  How could that happen to some one like her, that’s my story bitch, and you …

• Getting Off Sirius II

  by uselessness 4 months ago

• Me and JB 30

  by Writer4Life00nj 4 months ago

  Miley? I thought that was over. My heart sank once again.
  “Is everything okay?” asked Kevin.
  “Yeah,” I said. Lying. Everythi…

• Chapter 6

  by Emilyscool 4 months ago

• Double Reed Challenge

  by OboeTheres 4 months ago

  This is a challenge.

  It is to come up with a story involving the words
  “Double Reed(s)” somehow.
  A double reed is usually a…

• Confronting

  by RCYHAONI 4 months ago

• Call

  by RCYHAONI 4 months ago

  Emily saw me and ran toward me and asked, “Why did you leave earlier today?!”
  “Cause I had… stuff to do.” I replied.
  The go…

• Shoot!!

  by Big boy 4 months ago