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Voices by Jack Linton Thirty-five years ago, Jacob McLoy lost someone very dear to him. He longs to find her through the voices that led her away -- if only he could hear them. [1,315 words] [Mystery] (HITS 2557, REVS. 3) My Message Of Caress by Jacqueline Anel Sheppard This story is about the depth of a daughter towards life and how her existance leads to her mother. [452 words] [Teenage] (HITS 2253, REVS. 1) Sincerely, Michelle White by Shelley J Alongi A prominent recording executive realizes her relationship with a band manager has been properly resolved. [2,207 words] [Relationships] (HITS 513, REVS. 0) Lessons by Albert Davis A short foray into minor philosophy and perhaps a little amusing. [1,359 words] (HITS 2584, REVS. 2) Tuck And I Steal A Boat To Go Catfishing by Matthew Dean Tuck and I steal a boat to go catfishing. [939 words] (HITS 2147, REVS. 1) The Night We Saw The UFO by Matthew Dean The night we saw the UFO... [435 words] (HITS 2202, REVS. 4) Scott Wrestles A Coyote by Matthew Dean Scott wrestles a Coyote. [1,838 words] (HITS 485, REVS. 0) Scott Decides To Teach Us How To Break Horses by Matthew Dean Scott decides to teach us how to break horses. [675 words] (HITS 2215, REVS. 2) Night Run by Song Wright A teenager helps her friend to run away from home in the middle of the night. [2,184 words] (HITS 531, REVS. 2) Loss Of Sanity - The Franie D. Story by Christopher McCoy "Love at first site, it may sound trite, but it's true, you know." - Morrissey. Boy finds girl, boy thinks he loves girl, tries to love girl and ultimately... well.... [4,326 words] (HITS 574, REVS. 0) Just A Nightmare by Glen Pearson A disturbing short account of a power cut in a family home where a small boys nightmare becomes reality. (Contains harsh language) [1,910 words] (HITS 69, REVS. 0) How William Fell Into The Septic Tank by Matthew Dean The battles with our septic tank...and how Will fell into it. [1,055 words] (HITS 2206, REVS. 3) How I Talked My Brother Into Digging by Matthew Dean How I talked my brother into digging up the septic tank. [430 words] (HITS 2016, REVS. 1) Reflections by Jennifer Nobile Raymond A young woman's unusual experience on a city bus...EXCERPT - “Want to talk? We could go somewhere and chat.” “I don’t even know who you are!” I laughed. “Sometimes it’s best to talk to a stranger, ... [2,171 words] (HITS 681, REVS. 5) Stolen Innocence by Deb Meyer Elaine, a gullable high school girl which lacks self-confidence and her own identity, is bullied around by Liana, a so-called friend which influences Lainey to take the wrong paths. [1,743 words] (HITS 682, REVS. 2) Night Of Living Hell by Paula M Shackleford This is a story I wrote a couple of years ago about a girl who is waiting outside the cinema for her date, and wondering if he is ever going to turn up. [1,227 words] (HITS 2409, REVS. 8) The Lesser Evil by Nan Deyo “You ain’t tellin’ me my babies is dead.” She was crouched on the foul and reeking stairs, arms wrapped around her chest, primal mourning in her throat. Detective Zurich had just looked on three sm... [3,778 words] (HITS 614, REVS. 3) Family Genes Considered by Richard Koss A story that is unfortunately, much closer to the truth than not. Although the main character is fictional, the relatives described are quite real, which gives me reason to often ponder my own destin... [1,198 words] (HITS 2780, REVS. 1) Glass by Shelley J Alongi About the thoughts and reactions of a little girl viewing a riot taking place in a street in Germany during Kristalnacht, one of the actions taken by the Nazis against Jewish citizens. [1,021 words] (HITS 5080, REVS. 2) The Woman by Shelley J Alongi About the last moments of a woman who perishes in an Auschwitz death chamber and how one person's memory keeps her alive, even now. [790 words] (HITS 3219, REVS. 7) A Better Place To Be by Steven R. Kravsow Bennie Dean is a tiny little man with a crooked little smile who marks the passage of his day following the rituals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a Continuing Care Center. But do not be sad for B... [788 words] (HITS 2492, REVS. 6) The Sweater by Jennifer M Haynes Andy finds his dead brother's body in the backyard, and takes the sweater to see if he can catch the murderer. Will his brother ever be at peace? [500 words] (HITS 1926, REVS. 0) The Smart-Ass Shall Inherit The Earth by John C Smith A true story about winning by losing. [399 words] (HITS 2174, REVS. 4) Sad Poem by Sunny i cut my soul and let it bleed on the paper. [295 words] (HITS 2477, REVS. 1) Chances Are by Rekha Ambardar A romantic short story. [1,899 words] (HITS 604, REVS. 0) Splitting by Paula M Shackleford When Anna's boyfriend decides to break up with her, Anna is the one who ends up laughing. [1,001 words] (HITS 2268, REVS. 8) Charlie And Mrs. Miller by Richard Koss A very short story about an old woman on her death bed whose last request is to see an old friend, much to the surprise of her daughters and granddaughters. [585 words] (HITS 2921, REVS. 10) Crushed by Paula M Shackleford The story of how a fulfilled crush doesn't necessarily make you happier. [2,005 words] (HITS 647, REVS. 5) The General's Driver by Shelley J Alongi About the relationship that exists between a top army general and his driver. [4,245 words] (HITS 536, REVS. 2) The Omega Pin by Kevin J. Miller A short-short, Apocalyptic burlesque. [263 words] (HITS 2216, REVS. 3) Mabel by ~Blythe~ You see all sorts of things when you work behind a bar, this isn't so much what I see, but its what I'd dread to see, and I guess if it was really there I would deny seeing it! [238 words] (HITS 2337, REVS. 2) Cybertalk by Paula M Shackleford Cassie, 20 years old and desperate for love, meets a guy on a chatroom who almost instantly claims to love her. Is he insane??? [4,606 words] (HITS 766, REVS. 12) Lillie by Ben-Ibn Balzac A short story of a man dreaming of his little girl after his wife has died giving birth to his daughter. [1,375 words] (HITS 2057, REVS. 2) It's Only A Hat by Pat G'Orge-Walker Hilarious misadventures of the spiritually challenged members of the Ain't Nobody Else Right But Us-All Others Goin' To Hell church, pastored by Reverend Knott Enuff Money. Sister Betty and Sister Im... [5,379 words] (HITS 612, REVS. 2) The Perfect Ending by Richard Koss A tale about a wanna-be writer trying to create a story with the perfect ending. With unsuspecting help from his wife, he succeds, but pays the ultimate price. [642 words] (HITS 3427, REVS. 3) The Dowry by Richard Koss The Dowry is a story set in or around the year 2020, so I suppose you should consider it science fiction. But it is also a story of romance with the ending more than a mere possibility. [2,448 words] (HITS 619, REVS. 3) Forever, Inc. by Joseph Yenkavitch A man visits a company (Forever, Inc.) where his dead father's brain has been hooked to a virtual reality machine to provide him with the afterlife he desires. [3,740 words] (HITS 572, REVS. 0) The Nightmare by Natalia Pedroza A girl who is a drug addict and is becoming a prostitute. [120 words] (HITS 2781, REVS. 0) The Box (2) by Nathan C Hedberg Ranell Rabe, captain of the guard in the city of Jaida, is faced with the annihilation of his city if he does not agree to the demands of the king's nephew who has risen against him. [3,199 words] (HITS 536, REVS. 1) Maudlin Street by Christopher McCoy Loosely based upon the song by Morrissey. The story is about a kid who falls in love with a girl of a different race. [4,865 words] (HITS 594, REVS. 0) Rainy Day Kids by Jock Pichette The Rainy day Kids were young boy who found something to do, rain or shine, and before the age of twelve already had mastered the art of exploring Canals, Rail Tracks, sheds, and a popular stockyard f... [2,208 words] (HITS 573, REVS. 0) Innocent Betrayal by Naadira Shante Rushing - [160 words] (HITS 1845, REVS. 0) They Are Here by Kate Kreutzer-Spath They came through the windows last time. Why are they here? One woman's nightmare. I am not a professional writer, so please be constructive with your criticism, I welcome it. [610 words] (HITS 2075, REVS. 2) Where The Two Parallel Lines Have Met by Lawrence Naresh A short story. [1,354 words] (HITS 1898, REVS. 0) Drop And Give Me One! by John C Smith A short story. [1,015 words] (HITS 2182, REVS. 2) Street Battles by Jock Pichette Street Battles, is about a young boy without supervision, who is always sticking up for his friends, and get's into fights at the sound of the Tramway bell. [3,252 words] (HITS 1018, REVS. 0) Going Out by Saskia Dodd About two girls getting ready to go out. [941 words] (HITS 2153, REVS. 1) Carey by Saskia Dodd About a girl who is on life support and her parents turn the machine off and about what happens to her parents. [1,023 words] (HITS 2141, REVS. 1) Rosemary's Gift by Andy Smith Most people know the story about the three wise men that traveled from afar to bring the baby Jesus gifts when He was born, but most people have never heard the story about the ex-traordinary little g... [2,094 words] (HITS 518, REVS. 1) Wind Dance by Traci McCoy A description of a woman enjoying the sensations of a cool breeze on an early spring night. [794 words] (HITS 2036, REVS. 1) Eviction Leads To A New Life by Jock Pichette Eviction Leads To A New Life is all about a young boy, and a mom who lived in a duplex, but just about existed. She worked so hard as a cleaning women to pay for the weekly rent, but unfortunately, ne... [2,738 words] (HITS 587, REVS. 0) Jocko by Jock Pichette Involves a young boy who loved hockey, but also had a great deal of pride. So in order to learn how to skate, he devised a method away from his friends, so that he could learn on his own. Once he mast... [2,438 words] (HITS 582, REVS. 0) Horseshoe And A Red Truck by Jock Pichette A short story. [1,531 words] (HITS 549, REVS. 1) Blind Pig by Jock Pichette Blind Pig, involves a Polish Immigrant who came to Canada, worked extremely hard in a packing house, brought up three boys on his own, loved the ladies, and without a license sold beer from his privat... [1,743 words] (HITS 619, REVS. 0) Cattin' Around by Mary Carol Dill Mary Carroll A very short, slightly racy story about the illusion of romance... [261 words] (HITS 2068, REVS. 2) Going, Going... by Lisamarie Jones A man commits suicide, and then realises what he's missing. [1,330 words] (HITS 2147, REVS. 1) Sunny Money, A Collection by Shannon Pypper Leary Satirical collection of a child's point of view... [283 words] (HITS 2171, REVS. 1) Fatal Perception by Richard Koss An off-beat tale about an aging song writer who perceives he is being stalked by a strange little man. [2,959 words] (HITS 639, REVS. 3) I Closed My Eyes (2) by Lisamarie Jones After committing suicide, a young man realises what a mistake it was. [1,356 words] (HITS 2128, REVS. 1) Clyde's Lot by H E Gurlitt Short story for adults, based on real events. [729 words] (HITS 2671, REVS. 1) Deep Cutting by Shannon C. A girl, wallowing in misery, decides cutting herself can take the pain away. [1,179 words] (HITS 2215, REVS. 4) An Unlikely Friend by Jennifer M Haynes A man with an unusual "job" while hitchhiking to get away from his last piece of work, meets another man with similar interests. [1,622 words] (HITS 549, REVS. 3) His Wife Could Eat No Lean by Mo Rogers [1,628 words] (HITS 582, REVS. 2) Cyn by Paula M Shackleford Is Cynthia really cheating on Jerry? And, if she is, what is he going to do about it? [2,479 words] (HITS 543, REVS. 5) His And Hers by Paula M Shackleford The story of a girl and guy on the same course at university. They think that they hate each other - but is hate really the emotion they feel? [2,765 words] (HITS 614, REVS. 3) Teaching Mindy by Mason Cole A New York private investigator and his assistant are handed the case of a lifetime. But will it turn out to be a career-making mystery, or will the killer get away with the perfect crime? [11,186 words] (HITS 961, REVS. 1) Rachel's Revenge by Ruth Gillis A beginning writer's reaction to an editor's rejection of her short story. [1,095 words] (HITS 2701, REVS. 3) Consider The Mule by Ruth Gillis A son meets with resistance when trying to provide care for his stubborn and elderly father. [2,459 words] (HITS 946, REVS. 4) Don't Bank On It by Paula M Shackleford This is the story of how a petty argument can develop into a full-scale war, when it comes to couples living together! And then this silly squabble is put into perspective when the couple involved fin... [3,766 words] (HITS 590, REVS. 2)
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