Rebeca Ansar·3 days agoThe Hunted: Part 1 ContinuedSaloni thought she escaped her past. But right when everything seems to fall into place, she is forced to face an old enemy. New to the story? Start here I looked out the window. The houses were more spread out in this part of the city, not like our neighborhood…Women3 min read
Rebeca Ansar·3 days agoThe Hunted Part 2: The PartySaloni thought she escaped her past. But right when everything seems to fall into place, she is forced to face an old enemy. New to the story? Start here The kitchen island was packed with presents. …Feminism3 min read
Don MartininWRITER SQUEEZIN’S·5 days agoHow to Be a Writer 101A series… This is an introduction to a series on becoming a writer. How to become a writer 101. How to become a writer 101. How to get published 101. How to make money writing 101. The most important thing to do 101. Exposure for your writing 101. Other projects 101. Passive income 101. I think…Writing3 min read
Jeanelle Frontin·3 days agoThe Order of Ja’el — Chapter TwelveA Weekly Sci-fi Fantasy Story Series Read from Chapter One here. Prefer audio? Find my podcast links here. The group stared at Vlad with their mouths open. Zora found her voice first. “Tamana?! What — actually, you know what, skip the lies I am sure were about to exit your…Science Fiction12 min read
Nathan Box·6 days agoPoems for My Family: DadTwo unique lives sharing a space in time. Countless milestones and victories celebrated together. My first steps on this planet. You begin a brand-new job and an opportunity to provide for your family. My first words were spoken with hurried excitement. You welcome two more sons into our home. My…Poetry2 min read
Elizabeth EmeraldinThe Haven·May 19The Epitome of GallThou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s garden — Some of you have been following my series of crazy days in the life of my hapless friend, Scott. Most of the stories are filed under “based on truth / massaged by imagination.” Heads-up for those who recall Sarah as Scott’s “neighbor” In truth, Sarah doesn’t live near Scott. He has no clue where she lives, nor why she’s…Humor2 min read
Valentine WiggininPrism & Pen·May 19Take It on Faith (15): A Secret Asexual Traitor to Her CountrySkirmishes began over water — My thoughts about how the Empire became what it is today got me thinking about the Southwestern Water Wars, a period of time in which the Empire’s southwest region experienced a drought that was beyond anything that had ever happened before. Lake Mead was a puddle and the Colorado River…Fiction5 min read
Christy A. SchmidtinSolitude Spiral·May 19Up & DownPart 2 of 4 (See Part 1) Jerry grunted. Iggy was a simpleton hired to muck stalls and paint fences. Not to do no thinkin’. Jerry planned on firing his bony ass the minute grandpap was dead and Jerry took control of the land. That was fer sure. Jerry’s poor opinion of Iggy wasn’t…Humor9 min read
