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The Ephemerals
Story by JPYoung
‘Compared to a star, we are like mayflies, fleeting ephemeral creatures who live out their lives in the course of a single day.’ - Carl Sagan
THE STORYTELLER
Story by J.B
My Dad was my superhero. He was a great storyteller although sometimes I wonder if the stories he told us were true or not. You be the judge.
Captain Latham
Story by IanG
As he swallowed, he felt something sharp in his throat. It must be a fish bone. He coughed but it wouldn't move.
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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.
Going Back (Part 2: The Invitation)
Story by StephenG
Alan Cooper is invited to a funeral and finally becomes aware of his past life.
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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.