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• In the Half-Light

  by Ana Cristina 13 days ago

  “He’s your father, Bella. He’d be more suspicious if you didn’t visit him.”

  “How about when he starts to get old and I sti…

• Approaching Bella

  by Ana Cristina 15 days ago

  For some reason my steps slowed as I reached the clearing. As though I was preparing myself physically and mentally for appro…

• Why Can't I Do It Myself?

  by Lone Writer 9 days ago

  Anna could see. Wonderful. I found myself thinking bitterly.
  She threw her arms around my neck and hugged me. “Thank you, s…

• Mother Nature's Son

  by Emmyful 19 days ago

  Rohn and Austin also got into their fair share of quarrels with each other. The worst argument in particular was during Techn…

• Louisa's Wisdom

  by Ana Cristina 28 days ago

  I bent my head down to study the ornate beading on my fan. “Oh, no more attentive than usual, Louisa.”

  “Hmm.”

  I felt compel…

• Midnight Terror

  by Apostrophe about 1 month ago

  Clayton lies in bed somewhere between sleep and being awake. The shouts from the other room esiclate. He grips his pillow in …

• Contemplations on the Infinite

  by RazorbladeRhapsody about 1 month ago

  “So what do you think about the universe constantly expanding?”
  “I think it’s rubbish, that’s what.”
  “Really? It makes sense …

• Once a cheater, always a cheater.

  by Tony Mannor 2 months ago

  Laurie piled the bed with clothes. “I can’t believe it. I thought I could trust you! You lied to my FACE!”

  She turned to loo…

• Like Apples and Oranges

  by Fyora Cartagan 2 months ago

  “I’m back” called Steve, as he walked in the door balancing three paper bags precariously on his arms. “I got the groceries.”...

• Cornered In A Rare Jodi-Less Moment

  by thebetweenspace 2 months ago

  I cornered Tom later that evening, in a rare Jodi-less moment. I showed him the book and explained the situation. He laughed …