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The Doll

The Doll

October 31, 2014 by Mark Cusco Ailes Horror 1 Comment
The Insect Zoo by Mark Cusco Ailes

The Insect Zoo by Mark Cusco Ailes

October 31, 2014 by Mark Cusco Ailes Horror 1 Comment
Cachildrun

Cachildrun

October 31, 2014 by Derek Ailes Horror 1 Comment
DARE TO DREAM

DARE TO DREAM

October 31, 2014 by Mark Cusco Ailes Horror 1 Comment
A Flair for the Theatrical

A Flair for the Theatrical

October 30, 2014 by Cory Barnett Fantasy, Thriller/Suspense 1 Comment
Is This Where I Belong?


Is This Where I Belong?


October 29, 2014 by Katie Hamer Drama 3 Comments
The Last Apostle: "Damascus"; Vol 4.3

The Last Apostle: "Damascus"; Vol 4.3

October 25, 2014 by Cory Barnett Historical Fiction 0 Comments
Holy Moses

Holy Moses

October 22, 2014 by Mirel Abeles Historical Fiction, Humor 3 Comments
The Story of Little Blue Bear

The Story of Little Blue Bear

October 21, 2014 by Victoria Norton Drama 2 Comments
One Deal

One Deal

October 19, 2014 by Derek Ailes Horror 0 Comments
The Last Apostle: "Should we trust him?"; 4.2

The Last Apostle: "Should we trust him?"; 4.2

October 18, 2014 by Cory Barnett Historical Fiction 0 Comments
John Doe

John Doe

October 12, 2014 by Roy M. York Drama 0 Comments
Whitman

Whitman

October 12, 2014 by Bishop Garrison Drama, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense 0 Comments
Listen to Your Heart: Part 2

Listen to Your Heart: Part 2

October 8, 2014 by Mirel Abeles Drama 0 Comments
Two, Please

Two, Please

October 6, 2014 by askdelta8 Thriller/Suspense 0 Comments
Phone Call Debrief

Phone Call Debrief

October 5, 2014 by Jeff Elkins Flash Fiction, Humor 0 Comments
The Last Apostle: "Straight Street"; Vol 4.1

The Last Apostle: "Straight Street"; Vol 4.1

October 4, 2014 by Cory Barnett Historical Fiction 0 Comments
Listen to Your Heart: Part 1

Listen to Your Heart: Part 1

October 1, 2014 by Mirel Abeles Drama 0 Comments
Ice Melt

Ice Melt

October 1, 2014 by Victoria Norton Drama 0 Comments
In the Air

In the Air

September 30, 2014 by Shelley Lerea Humor 0 Comments
A Letter to My Drug Dealing Neighbor

A Letter to My Drug Dealing Neighbor

September 29, 2014 by Jeff Elkins Drama, Humor 0 Comments
Wasted On The Youth

Wasted On The Youth

September 28, 2014 by Derek Ailes Horror 0 Comments
The Last Apostle: "Revelation"; Vol. 3.6

The Last Apostle: "Revelation"; Vol. 3.6

September 27, 2014 by Cory Barnett Historical Fiction 0 Comments
Bella's Rebellion

Bella's Rebellion

September 26, 2014 by Ann Stanley Drama, Humor 0 Comments
The Fireside Restaurant

The Fireside Restaurant

September 24, 2014 by Roy M. York Drama 0 Comments
Perfect Dawn

Perfect Dawn

September 19, 2014 by Cory Barnett Romance 0 Comments
All About the Blood

All About the Blood

September 19, 2014 by Victoria Norton Thriller/Suspense 0 Comments
Challenges

Challenges

September 17, 2014 by Mirel Abeles Drama 0 Comments
The Last Walk

The Last Walk

September 16, 2014 by Roy M. York Drama 4 Comments
The White Wolf

The White Wolf

September 16, 2014 by Derek Ailes Horror 0 Comments

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