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• Autumn Breeze (Paint a Picture Challenge)

  by John Perkins 6 months ago

  The breeze whistled a pleasant tune as it whisked through the tree. A small quintet of acorns disturbed from their place by t…

• The Shotgun

  by YodaOnCrack 10 months ago

  Brandy rushed into the flaming porch to rescue Robin. Justin watched in horror as the three figures were burned alive. Snow c…

• Burn it down!

  by YodaOnCrack 10 months ago

  Drew walked to the barn and returned with a can of gasoline. He poured it along the porch and then reached for a cigarette fr…

• Animals belong outside

  by YodaOnCrack 10 months ago

  “But Drew – you just can’t kill her. It’s not right!”

  “It’s a damn dog, Robin. You can’t let an animal do something like tha…

• Mud in the Truck

  by YodaOnCrack 10 months ago

  Drew threw the keys at Justin. He grabbed them from the ground and stepped into the truck, tears falling down his cheeks. He …

• Stuck in the Snow

  by YodaOnCrack 10 months ago

  “No sir,” Justin said, running back to the logs. It was getting dark now, and the snowfall was picking up.

  “What did you say…

• The Loan

  by YodaOnCrack about 1 year ago

  “Jesus, Robin, don’t start up with me. If we don’t get the loan today, I’m gonna lose the whole farm. I’m talking the combine…

• Indiana Snow Storm

  by YodaOnCrack about 1 year ago

  Drew walked down the long gravel driveway toward his 1971 green and white Ranger pickup truck. He hopped inside the cab and t…

• Chopping Wood

  by YodaOnCrack about 1 year ago

  When Justin walked outside, his Father was chopping logs with the ax. He raised the ax above his 6’ 5” frame, and brought it …

• Animals Stay Outside (rewrite)

  by YodaOnCrack about 1 year ago

  Brandy was lying on the cold concrete when Drew entered the cellar. She jumped up and ran to his side, licking his bare hand …