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Pulse
Story by Matt Decker
A broken family is mended by a paranormal gift. The third installment of my SPHERES OF INFLUENCE series. See also "Fireball" and "Eleven 11."
A Letter to the Girl I Used to Be
Story by golden
A letter I wrote to a much younger version of myself.
Take the Pain Away 7
Story by ♡ Faith ♡
"Ava, I wouldn't never hurt you. But others wouldn't be so lucky."
Something Terribly Not Right: Part 1
Story by golden
There is nothing wrong with my boyfriend, he tried to convince himself, we’re just going to get a tattoo.
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Memories of Nam
Story by Benartflick
This is a memoir of my time serving in Vietnam from 1968 to 169. A brief look at what I witnessed and went through.
Shattered Soul (Chapter Two)
Story by Auron
Find out what the police chief has to say to Ember. And what will happen next? Well, find out in this chapter!
22 Introduction to the Upscale World
Story by Cobra
Edward introduces me to a new world of fancy restaurants and big tips, a world unknown until then as I further betray my husband and family.
Bittersweetness.
Story by Irina
Experiences of a teenage girl during a Ballet Summer Intensive and being so utterly consumed by a dancer you could say she gets addicted.
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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.
Tonal Shades of Lightning
Story by lemonslice
A prose poem about being let down and then go to great lengths to take revenge.
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
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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