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Dropping The Red Doll by Paul Leighland MacLaine He hadn't seen his ex-wife in three years. Now, suddenly, she is back in his head and back in his life. As he sits next to her while she is dying from injuries sustained in a car wreck, he observes th... [820 words] [Mystery] (HITS 43286, REVS. 0) Everything's Falling Into Place by Paul Leighland MacLaine As his girlfriend throws all his possessions from a balcony, the man realises the order in which they are discarded reflects their story relationship. [946 words] [Relationships] (HITS 2271, REVS. 1) Sky Bound by Shelley J Alongi Aviation Series story 8. Five years after Anne and Andrew marry, a crisis in the making forces them to come to a decision about their future. [3,501 words] [Romance] (HITS 547, REVS. 0) The Way We Actually Were by Jeffrey (George) Winter Recollections from a veteran of the Third Reich. [1,337 words] [History] (HITS 2845, REVS. 4) Wisdom Dug Out Of Dirt by Jeffrey (George) Winter The wealth possessed by a poor, old farmer. [1,032 words] [Biography] (HITS 2188, REVS. 0) You've Got Mail by David B Doc Byron A parody of the secret lives of movie critics. [358 words] [Humor] (HITS 3207, REVS. 42) The Spirit Tree by Paul Leighland MacLaine A small boy was living with his Aunt and Uncle on their farm discovers a magic tree, and a miracle of nature. [4,197 words] [Spiritual] (HITS 549, REVS. 0) The Secret Of Pimples by David B Doc Byron You'll never see this one coming.... [362 words] [Horror] (HITS 3253, REVS. 13) The Caged Introvert by Michael Harris A shy, unattached man's journey for love... [3,644 words] [Drama] (HITS 633, REVS. 9) Sleep Tight. Nighty Night. by Alessandra Mace This story I wrote before 'Big things come in small packages' see how is has matured. (if it has) It is a classic example of how a young child (or teenager in my case) should carry on writing and inmp... [1,282 words] (HITS 2090, REVS. 0) Nothing Fits, Anyway by Daniel Taylor A short story. [1,610 words] (HITS 580, REVS. 2) Night Bite! by Frank Dunsmore Some believe in vampires and some wannabe vampires but Lieutenant Schmidt and his detectives are uncertain and baffled when they find a dead woman with puncture wounds on her neck in a Chicago Subway. [3,812 words] [Fantasy] (HITS 601, REVS. 0) Cutting Critics by Frank Dunsmore We've all heard the debate: what is the responsibility of a reviewer? Is it primarily to tell the truth as he or she sees it, or is it to write positive reviews? Or even negative reviews? In the story... [5,146 words] (HITS 620, REVS. 0) As Told By Me by Parker Short Story about a kid that gets caught up in the wrong stuff. [6,534 words] [Drama] (HITS 674, REVS. 2) A Poignant Goodbye by Anne Stewart A very short story about internet relationships. [597 words] [Drama] (HITS 1825, REVS. 0) A Pocket Full Of Stones by Paul Leighland MacLaine As he walked through the darkest part of his town, he allowed his thoughts to get the better of him. They stepped in time with his feet, and slowly covered his face with a gentle regret. [929 words] [Relationships] (HITS 2427, REVS. 1) The Legacy by Paul Leighland MacLaine Abandonment is a terrible way to end a relationship, especially when it is in favour of your best friend. But John, a hack, horror writer, has just found the solution to his woes in the pages of an ol... [3,561 words] [Horror] (HITS 553, REVS. 1) The Cool Clique by Pearl S I actually did some reasearch for this, interviewed a few older friends... they don't understand it anymore than I do. [837 words] (HITS 2317, REVS. 6) Sweetchild by Paul Leighland MacLaine Sweetchild is the story of interracial love, a tragic story of a Romeo and Juliet. [2,387 words] [Romance] (HITS 533, REVS. 0) Story Of A Ghost by Matthew Mercieca A short story, about a man who goes through life being consumed by hate. [1,130 words] (HITS 2255, REVS. 1) Special by Pearl S - [1,338 words] (HITS 2364, REVS. 2) Space Walk by Sue (Sooz) Simpson May Cause offense. [1,290 words] [Drama] (HITS 2684, REVS. 12) So This Is My Life Then by Sue (Sooz) Simpson - [517 words] [Comedy] (HITS 2556, REVS. 4) Renting by Paul Leighland MacLaine Sometimes letting go can be harder than holding on. [390 words] [Relationships] (HITS 2032, REVS. 0) Remington, Underwood & Royal by Paul Leighland MacLaine Will Kingsway has just purchased the solution to his writer’s block – a black, Remington typewriter. The only problem comes when it asks him to guess its name in exchange for fame and literary success... [4,378 words] [Horror] (HITS 669, REVS. 0) Pulp-Affliction by David B Doc Byron You figure it out. [568 words] [Mind] (HITS 2769, REVS. 2) Podunk by David B Doc Byron A small group of rednecks find out what it's like not to get the last laugh on a minority. [763 words] [Humor] (HITS 2958, REVS. 2) On The Singularity Cusp by Matt Tracy Learn the lengths to which humans will go to reach immortality. They reach for the stars in the incomprehensible future by latching on to dead stars-black holes. Influenced by the work of Steven Hawki... [2,287 words] [Science Fiction] (HITS 616, REVS. 0) Newsworthy by Vyacheslav Yampolsky A short story. [1,459 words] (HITS 2250, REVS. 2) Just A Bloody Card Game by Jerry Vilhotti A strorella. [979 words] (HITS 1939, REVS. 0) Involution Melancholia by Paul Leighland MacLaine Mead wakes to find he has been sleeping on a bar. The room is filled with people and smoke..just another night on the tiles? Only this time things are happening that don’t make sense: the barman takes... [1,859 words] [Horror] (HITS 529, REVS. 0) Hickory, Dickory, Dock by Sue (Sooz) Simpson - [991 words] [Drama] (HITS 2501, REVS. 1) Four Minute Warning by Sue (Sooz) Simpson - [476 words] [Comedy] (HITS 2204, REVS. 0) Close? Only When We Danced by Paul Leighland MacLaine Secrets and promises are often the hardest things to keep. They have a habit of slipping out in conversation. Phillip, a boy on the verge of manhood, tells all his secrets to a man he’s just met in th... [908 words] [Relationships] (HITS 2270, REVS. 2) Cherry Blossom by Sue (Sooz) Simpson - [435 words] (HITS 2288, REVS. 0) Big Things Come In Small Packages by Alessandra Mace This story is about a boy who loves playing the piano and wishes to be a pianist but is severely disformed. This is a short story - I would recommend it for teens. I always want my stories to have a m... [2,075 words] [Teenage] (HITS 666, REVS. 2) Anything Has To Be Better Than This by Paul Leighland MacLaine Nixon lives a quiet life, he minds his own business, keeps to himself...it’s his neighbours who are warring. The paper-thin walls of this hotel reveal everything and one night, as the battle rages nex... [952 words] [Relationships] (HITS 2275, REVS. 1) Grounded by Shelley J Alongi Aviation Series story 10. Seven years into their marriage, life presents the Crance's with a few welcome and unwelcome surprises. [2,957 words] [Romance] (HITS 542, REVS. 0) Fatal Flight by Shelley J Alongi Aviation Series story 9. Reacting to Eric's death, Andrew, Eric's first flight instructor, and professional colleague finds that comfort comes from surprising quarters. [3,852 words] [Romance] (HITS 607, REVS. 0) Instrument Meteorological Conditions by Shelley J Alongi Aviation Series story 6. Built on friendship and common interest, Andrew and Anne's relationship builds to its next milestone. [2,464 words] [Romance] (HITS 540, REVS. 0) Worlds Biggest Loser by Sue (Sooz) Simpson - [114 words] (HITS 2573, REVS. 6) Watch Out, Henry! There's A Hole In That There Bucket! by Pearl S The English Essay I Had Way Too Much Fun Writing. [4,772 words] [Teenage] (HITS 671, REVS. 11) Warring Faiths by Ami Another dream... [1,503 words] (HITS 527, REVS. 2) Volunteer by Scott Turnit Red Scottturnitred The Empire Falls into civil war. Hard decesions must be made. [2,654 words] [Science Fiction] (HITS 602, REVS. 0) Violet Glowing by Jason Richard Mercer The prelude to a story about an emotionally drained nymphomaniac with the soul of an angel. (I guess) [594 words] (HITS 2165, REVS. 3) Twenty-First Century Mankind by Eric A Hofmann I chose to write a modern day myth which tackled subjects that I thought should be looked at more clearly. This was for my LB170 class at CSU and gained much attenetion. It is my first work of real ... [1,273 words] [Mystical] (HITS 1914, REVS. 0) Torn Over Ben by Tracy N Van Brocklin This story is an overview of a young woman's feelings about how she must give up what has been making her happy in order to please others. [3,667 words] (HITS 779, REVS. 0) The Wrong Love by Samuel James Chase When is love wrong? A story told from the point of view of a person who feels he is the victim in a hopeless love story... [2,425 words] [Relationships] (HITS 586, REVS. 0) The Music Of Zetaph by Rachael E Bills An intriguing outlook on a futuristic world where aliens from the planet Zetaph have intergrated (or tried to) into earth society. An interesting and captivating storyline and a wonderful tribute to ... [3,218 words] [Science Fiction] (HITS 541, REVS. 0) The Dinosaur by Sue (Sooz) Simpson - [1,523 words] (HITS 641, REVS. 0) Rebecca by Tammi Goyns A short story about supposed insanity...read into the mind of a madman and how he finds society to be cruel...'Receiving a shouted response from another meshed hole in a white washed door. Sitting ins... [1,034 words] (HITS 2198, REVS. 1) Naughty Bunny Goes To Ibiza by Sue (Sooz) Simpson - [552 words] (HITS 2625, REVS. 10) Lake Of The Woods by Stephanie Black A story about man vs. nature. A young boy must face a bear in the middle of nowhere during a family trip in Canada. [2,492 words] [Adventure] (HITS 545, REVS. 1) Insideout by David B Doc Byron A woman born deformed longs to be beautiful. [791 words] [Horror] (HITS 3179, REVS. 2) His Prospects by Caitlin Conaway Repressed Victorians! Plus Antarctic Explorers, a pretty Oxford reject, and a little morphine. [3,535 words] (HITS 633, REVS. 0) Four Months by Hopii Canterfield This is not meant to be a trite romance, although I know that it can come off that way. It's just a story about my favorite night. Please make comments, I'd love to hear what you think. [666 words] [Teenage] (HITS 2185, REVS. 2) Experience As In Dostojewski by Stefanie Aschmann The narrator is a rich, middle aged woman living in Germany. Her outlook on life takes a life altering turn as she meets a young beggar. The girl asks the woman for money in order to drive to the trai... [2,023 words] [Literary Fiction] (HITS 711, REVS. 1) Don't Be So Quick To Pull The Plug! by Ami Imagine yourself in her position and SHIVER! It's kind of creepy, a trigger happy doctor? [1,658 words] [Horror] (HITS 513, REVS. 0) Cat's Chorus by Sue (Sooz) Simpson - [1,332 words] (HITS 2580, REVS. 1) Cancer Of The Circumstance by Paul Leighland MacLaine When a man meets a friend in the street, a long lost friend, he sees that he is dying of cancer. The signs are all there, he is thin, his eyes have dimmed from their once brilliant blue and his hands ... [1,424 words] [Mystery] (HITS 2222, REVS. 1) Blue Pill by Scott Turnit Red Scottturnitred Deep Space Romance. [4,499 words] [Science Fiction] (HITS 619, REVS. 0) Anne by Sue (Sooz) Simpson - [707 words] (HITS 2534, REVS. 5) After She Left by Paul Leighland MacLaine When a relationship ends and partners go their separate ways, the memory of the lost love begins to fade. The half of the brain they once occupied is gradually reclaimed so a person returns to being a... [708 words] [Suspense] (HITS 2340, REVS. 1) A Twist In The Tail by Sue (Sooz) Simpson - [963 words] (HITS 2360, REVS. 0)
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