The Other Side
Grief was as new to Lacey as having seasons. Autumn approached faster than she anticipated it would. She wasn’t prepared for change of any kind. The passing of her older sister, Maisie, ...A Miniature Haunting – Part 2
A Miniature HauntingA Miniature Haunting – Part 1 A Miniature Haunting – Part 2May-Linda woke up to empty garbage dumpsters being dropped at the waste station at the end of the road. ...Autumn’s Decay
I left my bones behind to rotBeneath a grave of fallen leaves.I gave thanks for the peace it broughtAnd left the world behind to grieve. As Autumn took her yearly throne,She wrapped ...A Miniature Haunting – Part 1
A Miniature HauntingA Miniature Haunting – Part 1 A Miniature Haunting – Part 2Hazeltina and Gareth went to the dump every Saturday afternoon. They referred to it as “shopping at the mall,” ...Such a Good Boy
My name is Shanequia, and I have a story to tell you. You won’t believe me, but I swear on a stack of bibles that every word is true. The day started ...Spooktacular Delights: Five Easy-to-Make Halloween Night Meal Ideas
It’s Halloween night, and the air is full of energy and excitement. Is anyone really thinking about dinner? The answer is no, but we all need to eat. Check out these go ...The Skeleton in my Closet
I drop my keys for the last time as I struggle to unlock my front door. “It shouldn’t be this hard to open a damn door.” My fists pound the hardwood, hoping ...The Uninvited Guest
The corners of my mouth twitched as Josh leaned into the trunk of the thick oak and blew a smoke ring at the moon. Becky stretched out on his lap and drew ...A Haunted Tale – Part 2
A Haunted TaleA Haunted Tale A Haunted Tale – Part 2The time has arrived. The sun has set on the horizon and inky darkness is overtaking the city. Streetlamps light many walkways, ...Halloween Night 1990: A Memory
In 1990, Halloween’s enchanting spell Cast its magic over our Southern communityLike a sweet-smelling mist that fills the air, and makes your heart beat fast with pure delight. My sister dresses as a black ...Mara: A Haunting Revelation
I walk out of the gym alone into the blinding sunlight. I raise my arms to shield my face when the red glow of my hand catches my attention. Twisting my palm ...Spooky Dilemma: Do Teens Deserve to Trick or Treat on Halloween?
The leaves are falling along with temperatures; the calendar flips to October, and it is officially spooky season. As we drive through the neighborhood, skeletons and pumpkins adorn porches and lawns. Excitement ...
Poetry
The Wounded Blackbirds
Flying with the wounded blackbirds –My head is in the whispering cloudsWhere I am warily watching the wanton world I am wandering away from the wavering crowdAnd wishfully dreaming of ...
Fiction
Southern Ways – Part 14
Southern WaysSouthern Ways – Part 1 Southern Ways – Part 2 Southern Ways – Part 3 Southern Ways – Part 4 Southern Ways – Part 5 ...
Nonfiction
Follow Your Curiosity, Not Your Passion
I’ve always experienced difficulty grasping the concept of passion. Regarding what I wanted to pursue career-wise, I felt restricted by the “follow your passion” narrative. This is because I didn’t ...
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Follow Your Curiosity, Not Your Passion
I’ve always experienced difficulty grasping the concept of passion. Regarding what I wanted to pursue career-wise, I felt restricted by the “follow your passion” narrative. This is because I didn’t have a single goal to achieve. Some people are certain of what they want and can’t imagine it any other way. Others possess multiple interests ...The Wounded Blackbirds
Flying with the wounded blackbirds –My head is in the whispering cloudsWhere I am warily watching the wanton world I am wandering away from the wavering crowdAnd wishfully dreaming of a winsome countryWithout wrathful, wearisome warlords I am not alone, we remain wilfully loudAbout humanity’s stories of wisdom, yet to be foundAnd we are worriedThat ...Southern Ways – Part 14
Southern WaysSouthern Ways – Part 1 Southern Ways – Part 2 Southern Ways – Part 3 Southern Ways – Part 4 Southern Ways – Part 5 Southern Ways – Part 6 Southern Ways – Part 7 Southern Ways – Part 8 Southern Ways – Part 9 Southern Ways – Part 10 Southern Ways – Part ...The Day the King Died
Cousins I did not knowThe Day the King DiedIt’s the early fifties, and the city of Delhi is expanding outside its boundaries. It is advisable to return from distant sightseeing trips or visits before sundown. Despite this expansion over the past 500 years, the iconic Qutab Minar (tower) stands several miles away from city limits. ...Three Hour Tylenol
Why does it feel like it takes forever and a day to acquire pain relief while in the hospital? I have knowledge of bedside nursing in the ICU and the ER. Patients suffer from aches in each specialty area. The period between asking for alleviation and receiving oral or intravenous prescriptions varies depending on protocols, ...
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