Tag: Friends
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Second Sun Horizon – Chapter One – Part One
The caves ran deep beneath Telia Un. Endless veins that forked in every which way, and somewhere within lay its beating heart. Cold air blew like the land exhaled a breath it had held for thousands of years. In the darkness, torch fires threw shadows against the damp walls. Men dressed in a full complement ... -
Writing Is Not An Island
I always believed that writing was a solitary effort before it went to the publisher, and then you had a whole team once they gave you a check. (I was 6 when I wrote my first story so I apologize for my ignorance.) I never let anyone read my writing outside of school for quite ... -
Hallows Hotel – Part 2
Part 1 Wes, DeeDee, and Jenna stood in silence, staring up toward the hatch door as Vic closed it, trapping them underground. The metal access panel closed with a loud click and echoed off the subterranean walls. Wes’s jaw dropped, Jenna clenched her teeth, and DeeDee’s breaths quickened. They listened with keen ears for possible ... -
Fake Friend Or True Friend
Recently, a fellow co-writer wrote an article about a so-called friend that completely judged her and said some very cruel things. She left the girl’s name out of her article but included the mean-spirited message she had received. It stirred something in me. This co-writer is an unbelievably kind, giving, and talented writer and editor, ... -
Hallows Hotel – Part 1
Jenna and Deedee stood in front of the aged castle-like hotel, looking upward toward the turrets. The building dated back to the 1800s and held a disturbing history. Until fifty years ago, it served as an insane asylum with many reported deaths. The repurposing and remodeling of the old structure had seemingly carried some of ... -
A Tale of Two Sisters: Chapter II
Part I can be found here. I woke up back in my bedroom with the starlight streaming on my face. I used two fingers to massage my temple to soothe the sharp pain in my skull. I swung my legs over the bed surprised that I didn’t need to use an arm to support myself ... -
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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 ... -
Open Letter To Women In Toxic Friendships
To all the women in toxic friendships, you know who you are, Growing up, my mother always told me to put others first. She had instilled in my siblings and me that we had to be kind to everyone, regardless of the situation. When you’re in elementary school, it’s simple to be kind to everyone. ... -
An Imagined Future Part 2: Earth View
PART 1 Three million. That is how much of humanity is left in 2119 C.E A hundred years, what happened? Too much. Not enough. This is an imagined future. But it could be real. *** Hubs and cities were two different things. Above, the world wasn’t simply dark—it was completely devoid of even the faintest ...