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• Three day war

  by Mellabelle 2 days ago

  The three day war took it’s toll, despite it’s brevity. The effects could still be seen in the military quarters, the very fa…

• General Forrest Left His Man Behind {Haunted House Challenge}

  by Jenunique 5 days ago

  “What’s that dog whinin’ about now?” Ginny complained.

  Michael groaned but pushed himself off the couch, “I’ll go check. S…

• Simply Love, pt. 3

  by cloister about 1 month ago

  The dream always ends the same. Jim says “always”. We kiss. I wake up.

  It is always so real, the dream, that waking up in ou…

• The Writer Prepares for a Journey

  by NightMaiden 2 months ago

  I spent most of the afternoon consoling dad, avoiding Raine, dislodging Scooter from dangerous places, and packing like a mad…

• The Writer Matches the Stranger's Wit

  by NightMaiden 2 months ago

  “Your father? Care to divulge?”

  “No, I don’t care to divulge, you arrogant, pompous idiot!” _I snapped, and turned away. S…

• The Writer Gives Him a Piece of Her Mind

  by NightMaiden 2 months ago

  “You’ve be very silent…is anything wrong?” _Raine was trying to interrogate me visually by boring holes into me over his ce…

• Tribute to a Fallen Soldier

  by YodaOnCrack 2 months ago

  Weeks passed and veterans from around the country came in droves to pay their respects to the fallen soldier. There were war …

• Sgt. Jason Coleman (Part 2)

  by YodaOnCrack 2 months ago

  “It’s O.K., son,” Tom said as he stood up and walked to Jason’s side. “Let me help you find your seat.”

  “No, I’m sorry, I’ve…

• PFC Peter Mitchell

  by YodaOnCrack 2 months ago

  Beneath an overcast Ohio sky, the body of Private First Class Peter Mitchell was laid to rest. As the rain fell down around h…

• What a Beautiful Day - The Widow

  by Browncoatben 5 months ago

  The flag was pulled off of the coffin with care. White gloves folded it into a perfect triangle with precision and grace.

  Th…