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Soft Whispers

Nancy Lou Henderson·August 16, 2023

Soft Whispers written by: Nancy Lou Henderson @nlhende49 Jill reached for her cell phone when the alarm...

English Literature

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Tiny Tales

Snigdha Agrawal·July 20, 2023

Tiny Tales written by: Snigdha Agrawal @SnigdhaAgrawal1 moldy flattened bread homeless man crushes garlic pods picky about...

English Poetry

·1 min read

Toots and Circles

Lauren Scott·May 24, 2023

Toots and Circles written by: Lauren Scott Perhaps he was a Western Screech Owl that I heard...

Poetry English

·1 min read

Alarm

Adele Evershed·November 20, 2022

Alarm written by: Adele Evershed @AdLibby1 I thought Frannie was becoming a bit of a hypochondriac as...

English Featured Post Literature

·4 mins read

Nightmare

Naleenee Mohan·November 18, 2022

Nightmare written by: Naleenee Mohan Sunny night Moony day twinkling bulbs candle stars, Green roses and crimson...

English Poetry

·1 min read

Broken Toys

Elizabeth Montague·February 25, 2022

Broken Toys written by: Elizabeth Montague @LizzyMontWrites The alarm was distant. The high-pitched whine cut through everything....

Literature English

·6 mins read

When The Sky Turned Red

Ndaba Sibanda·October 8, 2021

When The Sky Turned Red written by: Ndaba Sibanda @loveoclockn It ignited anxiety and alarm. The sky...

Poetry English

·1 min read

Lady of Acid

Chloe Gilholy·March 12, 2021

Lady of Acid written by: Chloe Gilholy Hajimemashite! I’m the Lady of Acid. Here you go, have...

English Poetry

·1 min read

I’m Having A Day

Roger Turner·June 9, 2020

I’m Having A Day written by: Roger Turner @titansdad Alarm didn’t ring It’s started to rain Car...

Poetry English

·1 min read

How Are You?

Nima Mohan·January 16, 2020

How Are You? written by: Nima Mohan Just when the alarm goes on, And I slip into...

Poetry English

·1 min read

You Think

Irena Ewa Idzikowska·September 18, 2019

English International Poetry Polish

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Missy The Cat’s Diary, Sunday 10th of March 2019

Andrew Scobie·August 1, 2019

Missy The Cat’s Diary Sunday 10th of March 2019 written by: Andrew Scobie 6.30am: By standing immediately in...

Literature English

·4 mins read

A textbook example of nominative determinism, Lou Storey has always been a storyteller, a fact well illustrated in his art and in his writing. His careers have reflected that as well, first as a creator of idea-based exhibitions for museums, and later as a psychotherapist employing narrative therapies. His art and his writing share qualities of rich texture and detail, examining our capacity to be absurd while allowing a measure of forgiveness for our foibles. Storey and his husband Steve retired in 2021 and moved from New Jersey to Savannah Georgia. “We love everything about Savannah, it is like a city that looks like a park and thinks it’s a small town. Best of all, we can grow bananas in the backyard!”

Treats Only, Please! by Lauren Scott

Creepy cackles from tall, looming trees
startle their jumpy heartbeats as they walk.
Shadows discreetly follow the echoes
while they timidly proceed down the block.

Young voices repeat with conviction,
“It’s just a night for entertainment.”
There’s no need for goosebumps and fear
as their eyes focus on the cracked pavement.

Undeniably sensing they’re not alone,
many follow in their hesitant footsteps,
eager to reach doors and push doorbells
but afraid of frightening special effects....

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