National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, takes place every November. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days, which works out to be 1,667 words a day. You “win” prizes such as discounts on writing software and services. There is no fee for entering, and you get to choose what you write. It ...

I don’t know you, but I love you.   A shadow in the heavens, A star in the sky. Glitter on the water tops, A moon shining bright.   A precious gift from God, A sweet bundle of joy. I sit in anticipation, For you to arrive.   Watching your heart flutter, Seeing your tiny ...

***Trigger Warning*** The following work of fiction contains verbal, drug use, sexual content, and physical violence. Read Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four | Part Five Why am I still here? He is the devil! She needed to take her life back. Elizabeth took out her diary. December 2013. Dear Diary, I have had enough. My husband needs to pay ...

Nolan and Brynn enjoy lunch at the Old Wintry Café and overhear a conversation at a nearby table. Three women are discussing rumors about an old brick building with a weathered, red door. The middle-aged lady informs her two younger companions of her given warning against entering the door while the wreath hangs on the ...

The air is different in central Bristol; it’s a cool, crisp, and cold shoulder wind with a hint of mystery to make it have an edge above London. Realistically, the shroud of Banksy covers almost every small corner of the city, which is more of a unique hinge London already doesn’t have. It was where ...

A Goodeville, Illinois Story Read other stories dealing with Goodeville, Illinois:  Short Story: The Woman In Black | Short Story: “Good Morning, Zombies.” | Short Story: River Stone Love | Short Story: First Day of School| Short Story: Henry Blaise Meets the Babysitter   I never believed in ghosts. I always thought they were a figment of a crazy person’s ...

***Trigger Warning*** The following work of fiction contains verbal, drug use, sexual content, and physical violence. Read Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four   “Chief, you don’t get it! I hope one day you will see the truth!” said Elizabeth as she stoped out the door. Tears fell down her cheeks. She knew this was ...

“NOW!” the stranger yelled at Mike and his team as all three watched the ragged man sprint toward the falling beast. Reina could see a thick tree branch crafted into a weapon in his right hand. An animal so top-heaving, so large, coarse, and threatening, cannot regain its footing when it is interrupted mid run, ...

Headlights shine in Sara’s rearview mirror, forcing her to squint on her Friday night commute home from work. Grumbling over November’s early darkness and persistent glare in the mirror, she reaches up to adjust it. The driver follows unusually close and puts her on edge. Her grip tightens around the steering wheel, and she accelerates, ...

Dreams I’ve had They come They go Where to? I don’t know. Hopes are fleeting Here today Gone tomorrow Like a bird flitting around. What lasts? I don’t know Not dreams Not hope What’s to do? I woke one day got dressed ate breakfast and ran away Seeking something A feeling, maybe Perhaps love Perhaps ...