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Jamie's New Girlfriend
Story by ExiledLondoner
It's no fun being the only single, childless bloke at a kid's party, and Jamie would rather drop his present off and leave. Unfortunately, everyone's found out about his new girlfriend.
The Truth Behind The Pandemic - Update 20th October 2020
Story by Aquarius
From ‘Our World In Transition’
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Zorb the Superb Orb
Story by Matt Decker
A small boy is inadvertently given the gift of a "pet" orb.
In the Rhythm of a Train
Story by billyyoutwo1
Inspired by, 'From a train carriage', by Robert Louis Stevenson. In the rhythm of a train: in 15 lines, 112 words, diddly dar, diddly dar.
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Girls Come Home
Story by Suma
A story about three sisters, three women who have grown apart, but now making a conscious effort to come close because the forces that did it for them are no longer there.
A Conversation With Depression
Poem by Ghost
This is, more or less, a conversation with my depression if that were possible.
Keep this in mind as you read:
What I say has no quotations and what Depression says is in quotations
Ink Bleeds
Story by dreams™
I pulled up my sleeve, exposing the small barcode tattoo on my left wrist. It was a stark contrast over my pale skin.
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Why Is There an Angel on Top of the Christmas Tree?
Story by Galaxian
A funny Christmas Story where Santa feels the frustrations of being Father Christmas.
His First Time
Story by Galaxian
Funny story about a young guy who tells his parents about his first time, with a very funny twist at the end.
Clever Hans
Story by Galaxian
One Night With a Call Girl
Story by SubashAnjuru
The most beautiful stories of life happen in those dark places where you never dare to go..