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Shadow Play

Shadow Play

January 10, 2016 by David Cook Horror, Humor 0 Comments
When Troubles Come

When Troubles Come

January 8, 2016 by Frances Howard-Snyder Drama 4 Comments
It's Your Call

It's Your Call

January 7, 2016 by Gayle Newby Drama 2 Comments
A Charmed Life

A Charmed Life

January 5, 2016 by Victoria Fullard Flash Fiction, Humor 1 Comment
The Lake House

The Lake House

January 4, 2016 by Alice Nelson Drama, Fantasy 0 Comments
Poetic Pause (a sonnet)

Poetic Pause (a sonnet)

January 3, 2016 by Jared Hines Poetry 3 Comments
Cupcakes without Commitment

Cupcakes without Commitment

December 31, 2015 by Emily Summers Holidays, Humor, Romance 6 Comments
The Fly

The Fly

December 30, 2015 by William Quincy Belle Fantasy 0 Comments
The Pigeons

The Pigeons

December 29, 2015 by James Case Humor, Speculative Fiction 1 Comment
Jack’s Beanstalk

Jack’s Beanstalk

December 28, 2015 by John McCloskey Fantasy 0 Comments
Baba Yaga: Part Two

Baba Yaga: Part Two

December 27, 2015 by Kelli Stuart Historical Fiction 0 Comments
Break Time – Flash Fiction #4

Break Time – Flash Fiction #4

December 24, 2015 by Bishop Garrison Flash Fiction 0 Comments
Unholy Racket

Unholy Racket

December 23, 2015 by Elias Keller Fantasy, Humor 2 Comments
The Church at the Crossroads

The Church at the Crossroads

December 22, 2015 by Jeff Elkins Drama 5 Comments
Neighbour

Neighbour

December 20, 2015 by Phil Town Holidays, Humor 2 Comments
Family Matters

Family Matters

December 18, 2015 by Mirel Abeles Holidays 4 Comments
The Distance between You and Me

The Distance between You and Me

December 17, 2015 by Emily Summers Romance 1 Comment
Christmas Spirit

Christmas Spirit

December 15, 2015 by Phil Town Humor 6 Comments
A Tear and A Smile

A Tear and A Smile

December 14, 2015 by Christine Jacobson Holidays, Humor 3 Comments
The Other Side

The Other Side

December 13, 2015 by Seth Silverbush Romance 3 Comments
The "Last Day"

The "Last Day"

December 11, 2015 by Frances Howard-Snyder Humor 3 Comments
Abandon

Abandon

December 10, 2015 by DG Knight Drama 4 Comments
Incomplete Self-Portrait of Us

Incomplete Self-Portrait of Us

December 9, 2015 by Michael Mungiello Experimental, Flash Fiction 0 Comments
Demon of the Mount

Demon of the Mount

December 8, 2015 by Eric Lewis Fantasy 0 Comments
Break Time – Flash Fiction #3

Break Time – Flash Fiction #3

December 7, 2015 by Bishop Garrison Flash Fiction 4 Comments
The Night of Amanda

The Night of Amanda

December 6, 2015 by Jeff Elkins Drama 1 Comment
Waiting for the scythe to fall

Waiting for the scythe to fall

December 4, 2015 by David Cook Humor, Uncategorized 3 Comments
Sometimes

Sometimes

December 3, 2015 by Chris Palmer Drama 0 Comments
A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

December 2, 2015 by Emily Summers Drama, Holidays 3 Comments
The Monster Awaits

The Monster Awaits

December 1, 2015 by Jason Huebinger Fantasy 0 Comments

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