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Category: 2017 Fall Writing Contest

Rise and Fall

Rise and Fall

October 24, 2017 by KG 2017 Fall Writing Contest, Drama, Hot, Romance 0 Comments
The Wife

The Wife

October 20, 2017 by Angela Largent 2017 Fall Writing Contest, Drama 0 Comments
hovercraft

hovercraft

October 18, 2017 by Jenna Langbaum 2017 Fall Writing Contest, Drama, Romance 0 Comments
Mental

Mental

October 17, 2017 by Kit Gower 2017 Fall Writing Contest, Drama, Hot, Romance 0 Comments
Autumn Gold

Autumn Gold

October 16, 2017 by Jacqueline Houchin 2017 Fall Writing Contest, Drama 0 Comments
It Happened on the 218

It Happened on the 218

October 13, 2017 by Chris Murphy 2017 Fall Writing Contest, Drama, Magical Realism 0 Comments
A Swell Piece of Corn

A Swell Piece of Corn

October 11, 2017 by Emily Brady 2017 Fall Writing Contest, Drama, Holidays, Romance 23 Comments
The Cidery

The Cidery

October 10, 2017 by Carrie Muller 2017 Fall Writing Contest, Drama, Hot, Romance 0 Comments
The Youth In Asia.

The Youth In Asia.

September 20, 2017 by Shane Fitzpatrick 2017 Fall Writing Contest, Drama 0 Comments
Billings, Montana

Billings, Montana

September 8, 2017 by Renette Steele 2017 Fall Writing Contest 14 Comments
When Fall Nips the Air

When Fall Nips the Air

September 8, 2017 by Gayle Woodson 2017 Fall Writing Contest 5 Comments
Love Source

Love Source

September 8, 2017 by Maria Carmelina Montesano 2017 Fall Writing Contest 3 Comments
Love Is All

Love Is All

September 8, 2017 by Marka Ormsby 2017 Fall Writing Contest 1 Comment
Heart’s Path

Heart’s Path

September 8, 2017 by Michelle Mace 2017 Fall Writing Contest 1 Comment
It’s The Great Pumpkin, Cupid

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Cupid

September 5, 2017 by W L Townsley 2017 Fall Writing Contest 1 Comment
Barcelona: a love story

Barcelona: a love story

September 5, 2017 by Karen McCandless 2017 Fall Writing Contest 2 Comments
Fall Until You Stop

Fall Until You Stop

September 5, 2017 by Lisa Yew 2017 Fall Writing Contest 2 Comments
Fallen

Fallen

September 5, 2017 by Trish Olson 2017 Fall Writing Contest 0 Comments
In quest for freedom

In quest for freedom

September 5, 2017 by Ernest 2017 Fall Writing Contest 0 Comments
A Love Constellation

A Love Constellation

September 5, 2017 by Julie Jensen 2017 Fall Writing Contest 7 Comments
Atlas

Atlas

September 5, 2017 by Refiloe 2017 Fall Writing Contest 1 Comment
Frankie Speaks

Frankie Speaks

September 5, 2017 by Elizabeth Comiskey 2017 Fall Writing Contest 0 Comments
Kids in A Candy Store

Kids in A Candy Store

September 5, 2017 by Stephanie A. Newbern 2017 Fall Writing Contest 1 Comment
Amber’s Bottle

Amber’s Bottle

September 5, 2017 by Evelyn Guy 2017 Fall Writing Contest 6 Comments
Seasons Of Love

Seasons Of Love

September 5, 2017 by Jenna Lynn Diaz 2017 Fall Writing Contest 0 Comments
Bury Me In Virginia

Bury Me In Virginia

September 5, 2017 by Emily 2017 Fall Writing Contest 3 Comments
Love is Patient

Love is Patient

September 5, 2017 by Lori Paradis 2017 Fall Writing Contest 0 Comments
Autumnal Sacrifice

Autumnal Sacrifice

September 5, 2017 by Ahja Fox 2017 Fall Writing Contest 10 Comments
Breadth of Memory

Breadth of Memory

September 5, 2017 by Jacqueline Parker 2017 Fall Writing Contest 2 Comments
Catapult

Catapult

September 5, 2017 by Charrie LaFarr 2017 Fall Writing Contest 22 Comments

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