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Courage Seek

Theodora Oniceanu·December 6, 2022

Courage Seek written by: Theodora Oniceanu @YumeAkira In the case of a lady that left behind a...

English Poetry

·5 mins read

The Lantern

James Walmsley·October 19, 2021

The Lantern written by: James Walmsley The rain lashed the face of the young girl as she...

Literature Halloween English

·12 mins read

#stellalovesaparty

Valerie Miller·January 9, 2021

#stellalovesaparty written by: Valerie Miller @valeriegmiller We pulled up to the church. Well, not a church in...

English Literature

·2 mins read

Ooops!

Joanne VanR·September 13, 2020

Ooops! written by: Joanne VanR The news of Harry’s death came as a shock. The sudden heart...

English Literature

·2 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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