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Geraldo

Geraldo

May 15, 2017 by Phil Town Drama, Hot 0 Comments
My Master’s Robes

My Master’s Robes

May 4, 2017 by JD Edwin Drama, Fantasy, Hot 0 Comments
The Warmth of Blankets

The Warmth of Blankets

May 3, 2017 by Spring Writing Contest 2017 Spring Writing Contest, Drama, Historical Fiction, Hot 0 Comments
Pearl’s Bucks

Pearl’s Bucks

May 2, 2017 by Spring Writing Contest 2017 Spring Writing Contest, Drama, Hot 0 Comments
Hanging Out

Hanging Out

May 1, 2017 by Erin Halden Drama, Hot 0 Comments
Still Friends

Still Friends

April 25, 2017 by Spring Writing Contest 2017 Spring Writing Contest, Drama, Hot, Thriller/Suspense 9 Comments
Up in Flames

Up in Flames

April 19, 2017 by Spring Writing Contest 2017 Spring Writing Contest, Drama, Hot 0 Comments
The Porthole

The Porthole

April 18, 2017 by Sef Churchill 2017 Spring Writing Contest, Drama, Hot, Magical Realism 0 Comments
Take Her Breath Away

Take Her Breath Away

April 17, 2017 by Frances Howard-Snyder Drama, Hot 0 Comments
Traders — Patricia’s Decision

Traders — Patricia’s Decision

April 13, 2017 by JD Edwin Drama, Hot, Magical Realism 0 Comments
Sinning For Dummies

Sinning For Dummies

March 31, 2017 by JD Edwin Holidays, Hot, Speculative Fiction 0 Comments
The Blue Bird

The Blue Bird

March 29, 2017 by Guest Author Hot, Speculative Fiction 0 Comments
Tango-19

Tango-19

March 28, 2017 by Guest Author Hot, Science Fiction 0 Comments
Wonderless

Wonderless

March 23, 2017 by JD Edwin Drama, Fantasy, Hot, Magical Realism 0 Comments
Mark and the Magical First Date

Mark and the Magical First Date

March 6, 2017 by Jeff Elkins Drama, Hot, Humor, Magical Realism, Romance 0 Comments
The Living

The Living

February 28, 2017 by Guest Author Drama, Hot 0 Comments
Web

Web

February 27, 2017 by Phil Town Drama, Hot, Romance 0 Comments
Heartburn

Heartburn

February 24, 2017 by Frances Howard-Snyder Drama, Hot 0 Comments
Grip

Grip

February 22, 2017 by Guest Author Drama, Hot 0 Comments
Gunderstanding

Gunderstanding

February 21, 2017 by Guest Author Drama, Hot, Humor 0 Comments
Between Sees

Between Sees

February 17, 2017 by Guest Author Drama, Hot, Uncategorized 0 Comments
Mark and the Magic Candy Hearts

Mark and the Magic Candy Hearts

February 14, 2017 by Jeff Elkins Drama, Holidays, Hot, Magical Realism, Romance 0 Comments
Storm Cloud

Storm Cloud

February 10, 2017 by Guest Author Drama, Hot, Romance 0 Comments
Two Friends in a Fountain

Two Friends in a Fountain

February 6, 2017 by Jeff Elkins Drama, Hot 1 Comment
Daydreamer

Daydreamer

February 2, 2017 by Winter Contest 2016 Winter Writing Contest, Drama, Fantasy, Hot 0 Comments
The Poo-Poo Man

The Poo-Poo Man

February 1, 2017 by Winter Contest 2016 Winter Writing Contest, Drama, Fantasy, Hot, Humor 0 Comments
‘Membrances

‘Membrances

January 31, 2017 by Winter Contest 2016 Winter Writing Contest, Drama, Hot 0 Comments
Fading Glow

Fading Glow

January 30, 2017 by Winter Contest 2016 Winter Writing Contest, Drama, Historical Fiction, Hot 0 Comments
Great Almond Street

Great Almond Street

January 26, 2017 by Winter Contest 2016 Winter Writing Contest, Drama, Hot 0 Comments
Blind Faith

Blind Faith

January 25, 2017 by JD Edwin 2016 Winter Writing Contest, Hot, Humor, Science Fiction 0 Comments

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