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A Babe in the Mirror and Another in the Woods

A Babe in the Mirror and Another in the Woods

July 7, 2015 by Karen Karlitz Drama 6 Comments
This Is The End

This Is The End

July 6, 2015 by Alice Nelson Drama, Thriller/Suspense 2 Comments
Head in the Clouds

Head in the Clouds

July 3, 2015 by David Cook Humor 0 Comments
Revolutionary Larry

Revolutionary Larry

July 2, 2015 by Bradley Sutherland Flash Fiction, Humor 3 Comments
Deep Bloody Cover

Deep Bloody Cover

June 30, 2015 by Nick Whittle Historical Fiction, Thriller/Suspense 2 Comments
Within Me

Within Me

June 27, 2015 by Carlo Catabijan Thriller/Suspense 2 Comments
Smile

Smile

June 23, 2015 by Amidu Njiemoun Mystery 4 Comments
Winter

Winter

June 22, 2015 by Alice Nelson Thriller/Suspense 14 Comments
A Baltimore Love Story

A Baltimore Love Story

June 21, 2015 by Jeff Elkins Humor, Romance 3 Comments
75

75

June 19, 2015 by Christine Jacobson Drama, Flash Fiction 4 Comments
Memorial Day

Memorial Day

June 16, 2015 by William Cass Drama 4 Comments
Above the Fold

Above the Fold

June 13, 2015 by Freedom Chevalier Drama 1 Comment
Branching Out

Branching Out

June 9, 2015 by Gina Stradwick Existential, Flash Fiction 4 Comments
On Elesea's Watch

On Elesea's Watch

June 7, 2015 by Cory Barnett Fantasy, Science Fiction 0 Comments
It Should Have Been Me

It Should Have Been Me

June 5, 2015 by Victoria Norton Drama 2 Comments
Radical

Radical

June 2, 2015 by Alexandre H. Leclerc Drama 4 Comments
Striving After Wind- Part Two

Striving After Wind- Part Two

June 1, 2015 by askdelta8 Historical Fiction 3 Comments
UNANIMOUS!

UNANIMOUS!

May 29, 2015 by June Griffin Mystery, Uncategorized 2 Comments
Bear Among The Dogs

Bear Among The Dogs

May 26, 2015 by Scott Archer Jones Drama 1 Comment
Striving After Wind- Part One

Striving After Wind- Part One

May 25, 2015 by askdelta8 Historical Fiction 4 Comments
Faded Jeans

Faded Jeans

May 22, 2015 by Ann Stanley Drama, Existential 9 Comments
War Stories – Remember

War Stories – Remember

May 20, 2015 by Kelli Stuart Historical Fiction 3 Comments
The Library Gang

The Library Gang

May 19, 2015 by Francesca Baker Drama 2 Comments
Haunted Attractions

Haunted Attractions

May 12, 2015 by Derek Ailes Horror 1 Comment
Here With Me

Here With Me

May 6, 2015 by Kayla I. Shown-Dean Drama, Flash Fiction 8 Comments
Yes, Mother!

Yes, Mother!

May 5, 2015 by Derek Ailes Drama, Horror 1 Comment
The Winter of Our Discontent (BW Story Contest Winner)

The Winter of Our Discontent (BW Story Contest Winner)

May 3, 2015 by Frances Howard-Snyder Drama 3 Comments
Sweet Innocence (BW Story Contest 2nd Place Winner)

Sweet Innocence (BW Story Contest 2nd Place Winner)

May 1, 2015 by Joy A. Burke Drama 1 Comment
The Loon Totem (BW Contest 3rd Place Winner)

The Loon Totem (BW Contest 3rd Place Winner)

April 30, 2015 by Al Rutgers Drama 2 Comments
Two Yous (BW Story Contest 4th Place Winner)

Two Yous (BW Story Contest 4th Place Winner)

April 29, 2015 by Jonathan Payne Science Fiction 0 Comments

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