Tag: creative writing
From the Hero Who Lost
One hour and thirty minutes ago, my life was normal. Then he walked in, and everything exploded. I don’t mean that metaphorically. I’m not trying to exaggerate. Nor am I trying to deceive by telling a tale that is blown out of proportions. I mean that literally, everything exploded. One minute, I was sipping iced ...The Intruder: A 300 Word Thriller
Bllrrrrt! Blrrt! Cruuncchh! I jolted awake. My eyes sprang open, and I scanned my lake house bedroom. An apparent power outage obliterated all lighting, leaving me shrouded in darkness. My heart raced, and I struggled to determine the source of the noise that jarred me from my slumber. I reached down and patted the bed ...Cascade Falls – Part Five
Part One | Part Two | Part Three | Part Four Trigger warning: graphic sexual content and violence Morning light trickled through leaves and dispersed what was left of the night. Wierna and her guards crouched low, spying on a clearing just ahead of them. Large bushes concealed them from sight. Bandits camped here, their fires low and ...A Writer’s Ghost
Her nights could be described by gum wrappers and empty Styrofoam cups, strewn across her desk. Next to these was an overflowing trash can, pizza boxes, and empty take out containers. It is possible her nights are best described by the glow of a laptop’s screen and the malfunctioning printer that lay next to it. These ...- Health & WellnessScience & TechnologyMediaParenting & FamilySelf-Help & RelationshipsFictionHome & Garden
An Imagined Future Part 3: The Overview Effect
Author’s Note: Quote by James B Irwin of the Apollo 15 mission Simply put, this is the end. No, dear reader, this isn’t one of those ending that begins something. The thing about humanity is that in living the way they did, they decimated an entire planet. They leeched resources and refused to come together. ... Just Desserts Part I
Royal greetings were always the same at the palace. The essential staff (Guards, and the royal servants that would attend to the guests in question during their stay.) Then of course, Then there’s the royal family. Well, all of the ones that weren’t banished for treasons against their mother. These could range anywhere from slander ...A Little Play On Words
I went to a party and drank some booze. The Halloween shindig had ghosts uttering boos. I saw a black-haired and green-faced witch. Man or woman, I didn’t know which. We were deep within the woods, late at night. I opted to dress like a badass knight. A scary story, a creepy ...Akina Dressed in Grey
The cigarette burned orange as it hung off the corner of her lips. One of the few things illuminating in the dark. Brewing storm clouds concealed stars and the moon. She could feel a rain coming, sooner rather than later. A breeze stirred her blonde locks, whipping them across her face briefly before settling down. ...Leslie Silko “Tony’s Story” Review and Analysis
There aren’t many stories that take me by surprise in regard to how racial injustice is portrayed but “Tony’s Story” does just that. “Tony’s Story” allows the audience to glimpse a twofold experience of racial injustice. There is a divide between Leon and Tony’s beliefs. Leon’s beliefs are ‘watered down’ and Tony’s are traditional. Leon ...- Cooking, Food & DrinkEntertainmentCultureCreativityParenting & FamilyMemoir & AutobiographiesHome & Garden
Ten Things To Do In The Summer To Evoke A Sense Of Halloween
It’s still summertime, but you’re feeling ready for Halloween—or at least you’re looking forward to the arrival of autumn. Fall brings crisp, cooler weather and a vibrant array of colors. It’s a symbol of transformation and a time to reflect. Halloween is a time to let your creative juices flow and to enjoy getting outdoors ...
