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• The Avon Lady

  by Laine the Grey about 1 month ago

  Fran adjusted her microphone with a confident smile. She tried to appear surprised about how many people had shown up, but se…

• The Third Guy

  by OrangeOreos 2 months ago

  As my well-trained fingers flew across the keys, I briefly noticed a 50 year old man staring at me behind my back. Unlike mos…

• Kira Gives a Motivational Speech

  by Mistress Elsha Hawk 3 months ago

  Once Kira was girded in the white armor that now fit him perfectly, he strode to the middle of camp.

  “Everybody gather! Kira…

• Memories Stuck In the Past [Literary Challenge]

  by OrangeOreos 3 months ago

  “Mom? I’m here!”

  She walked into the wallpapered room gingerly, almost as if she was afraid of waking the sleeping figure si…

• Say a Few Words? [Literary Challenge]

  by THX 0477 3 months ago

  They call me a talker, say I have the gift of gab, whatever that means. Well, if ever there was a time for some loose talking…

• Newborn (Welcome to Life challenge)

  by Mistress Elsha Hawk 3 months ago

  Look at you! So wrinkly and silently snug in your blankie. What a rough start huh?

  It’s just you and me. I’m not sure how I’...

• Don't Ask Me Why

  by Laine the Grey 4 months ago

  Leyna smiled pleasantly at her reflection in the glass. Without hesitation, she unlocked the door and turned on the lights.
  ...

• Live!

  by Mask By The Moon 5 months ago

  I dream of the day when people remember that death is just part of the cycle. When they know they will die whether they like …

• Rare Loot

  by Klapaucius 5 months ago

  Buckler, unsure of what to do, brought the android back with his to the main office. His boss waited for him.
  “Captain Fonn,”...

• Zeus Makes Contact

  by Stovohobo 5 months ago

  Jay cleared his throat and stepped to the podium. He adjusted some papers and fooled with his cuff links.

  “There have been -...