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July 19th, 2014 – Baltimore at 2302 Mayfield

July 19th, 2014 – Baltimore at 2302 Mayfield

July 21, 2014 by Jeff Elkins Horror 0 Comments
The Tinker Calls

The Tinker Calls

July 20, 2014 by Andy Walker Drama 0 Comments
Red Sorrow

Red Sorrow

July 18, 2014 by M.C. Muhlenkamp Science Fiction 0 Comments
Are You Sure You Want to Do This?

Are You Sure You Want to Do This?

July 16, 2014 by Mirel Abeles Humor 0 Comments
Lost and Found

Lost and Found

July 14, 2014 by askdelta8 Experimental, Flash Fiction 0 Comments
The Last One Standing

The Last One Standing

July 14, 2014 by Ann Stanley Drama 0 Comments
Proper Parenting and Perfect Genes

Proper Parenting and Perfect Genes

July 13, 2014 by Seth Nunez Horror 0 Comments
The Headland

The Headland

July 13, 2014 by Victoria Norton Drama 0 Comments
Augusta

Augusta

July 12, 2014 by Bishop Garrison Drama, Romance, Science Fiction 0 Comments
The Last Apostle; "Lazarus"; Vol. 2.2

The Last Apostle; "Lazarus"; Vol. 2.2

July 12, 2014 by Cory Barnett Historical Fiction 0 Comments
The Daily Grind

The Daily Grind

July 10, 2014 by Adam Barnett Romance 0 Comments
Itchy Green Carpet

Itchy Green Carpet

July 10, 2014 by Kayla I. Shown-Dean Romance, Uncategorized 0 Comments
Ice

Ice

July 9, 2014 by Mirel Abeles Humor 0 Comments
Beatrice Fed the Ducks on Monday

Beatrice Fed the Ducks on Monday

July 8, 2014 by Victoria Norton Drama 0 Comments
Three Brothers

Three Brothers

June 28, 2014 by Madeline Sharples Drama 0 Comments
Food for the Mindless Masses

Food for the Mindless Masses

June 27, 2014 by ineffablespeech Science Fiction 0 Comments
Curse on Christopher

Curse on Christopher

June 23, 2014 by Judith Shaw Horror, Science Fiction 0 Comments
The Sledding Accident

The Sledding Accident

June 22, 2014 by Jeff Elkins Humor 3 Comments
The Grey Area

The Grey Area

June 16, 2014 by Kayla I. Shown-Dean Romance 0 Comments
Tough Times All Around

Tough Times All Around

June 15, 2014 by Bishop Garrison Drama 0 Comments
In Car Entertainment

In Car Entertainment

June 14, 2014 by Kat Middleton Humor 0 Comments
A Texas Boy Dreams of College

A Texas Boy Dreams of College

June 14, 2014 by Jeff Elkins Drama 0 Comments
Overtime

Overtime

June 13, 2014 by Joe Koch Horror, Science Fiction 0 Comments
Saturday Morning

Saturday Morning

June 12, 2014 by Bob Moulesong Speculative Fiction 12 Comments
The Last Apostle: "Young Paul"; Vol. 1.2

The Last Apostle: "Young Paul"; Vol. 1.2

June 10, 2014 by Cory Barnett Historical Fiction 3 Comments
The Draw of Emptiness

The Draw of Emptiness

June 9, 2014 by Craig Towsley Drama, Flash Fiction 0 Comments
No Regrets

No Regrets

June 7, 2014 by Jim Heskett Speculative Fiction 0 Comments

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