An enormous rusty barge enters a Monte Carlo harbor, creating a stark contrast against the gleaming spotless yachts bobbing on the water. Kofi, carrying a small pet carrier thanks the captain and crew, slowly disembarks and resists the urge to purge himself of his seasickness through his mouth. He finds a bench facing away from ...

***Disclaimer: This is a work of Fan Fiction. It is an adaptation of the characters created and owned by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. This story is not associated with Disney’s adaptations, their added characters, or story elements. *** Past Chapter Jacob followed behind the towering woman as she walked towards the twisted castle. Thankfully, the ...

Part Two Stuart sits at the kitchen table with a dumbfounded look on his face trying to figure out what the key could open. Does it go to a bank deposit box? Or a safe? Does Grandma have a secret? He places the key back into the jewelry box and locks it. Stuart finishes his ...

I’m dedicating this week’s story to my father, John Constantin. My dad has been very supportive and motivated me to become a writer, and he is the first person I turn to for bouncing story ideas around. Dad has helped me create the main protagonist, Detective Stuart Linux, in my new murder mystery series “The ...

Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter One, Part One Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter One, Part Two Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter Two, Part One Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter Two, Part Two Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter Three, Part One Chapter 3: Still in the Hospital The clock on the ...

Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter One, Part One Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter One, Part Two Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter Two, Part One Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter Two, Part Two   Chapter 3: Still in the Hospital   Fear cripples me, freezing every muscle of my body. My eyes ...

Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter One, Part One Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter One, Part Two Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter Two, Part One   Chapter 2: Where Am I? My parents rush to my bedside, and I grab my dad’s finger like the day I was born. My dad always tells ...

Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter One, Part One Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter One, Part Two Chapter 2: Where am I? There is darkness all around me. I feel nothing. It’s like I am levitating in the air. Far away, I see something floating, and there is a bright white light glowing from ...

Trigger Warning: Bullying Read: I’m No Ordinary Girl, Chapter One, Part One The English teacher, Mrs. Angelo passes out the course syllabus and as soon as I get a copy I skim through to see what books we will read this year. The book title, “To Kill A Mockingbird” grabs my attention and I scratch ...

Trigger Warning: Bullying Chapter 1: Through My Eyes I lay at night in bed, experiencing unbelievable pain that no human should have to experience. I toss and turn throughout the night. I’m restless no matter how many times I fluff the pillows. Numbness and tingling throughout my limbs like a thunderstorm are brewing inside my ...