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Tomboys

Rae S. Earley·March 7, 2024

Tomboys written by: Rae S. Earley (thestoryscripter) Renee was a sharp little girl With attitude to match...

English Poetry

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An Uninvited Guest

Ernie Stricsek·January 4, 2024

An Uninvited Guest written by: Ernie Stricsek The study smelled like mahogany and leather. A Banker’s lamp...

English Literature

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Stocking Stuffer

Verity Mason·December 2, 2023

Stocking Stuffer written by: Verity Mason He’d never needed a name, but the villagers whispered: “Stocking Stuffer.”...

Literature Haunted Holidays English

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Hector’s Holiday

Mike Henry·September 9, 2023

Hector’s Holiday written by: Mike Henry Oh, hello, didn’t hear you come in. It’s nice to see...

When the Doc said No

Keith D Guernsey·September 1, 2023

When the Doc said No written by: Keith D Guernsey @thegurns Susan and I walked into the...

Literature English

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Bricks

Dawn Pisturino·August 12, 2023

Bricks written by: Dawn Pisturino You fell on me like a ton of bricks, Crushing my bones,...

Poetry English Featured Post

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Quietude

Phil Huffy·May 8, 2023

Quietude written by: Phil Huffy At gatherings I must attend, for reasons known to vary, I listen...

Poetry English

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A Devil For Ethel

Monika Brewster·October 24, 2022

A Devil for Ethel written by: Monika Brewster Halloween was the time of year, Ethel hated most. The...

English Literature Halloween

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For Boys Who Become Their Own Demon

Jaachị Anyatọnwụ·July 15, 2022

For Boys Who Become Their Own Demon written by: Jaachị Anyatọnwụ @jaachianyatonwu a boy walked into a...

Poetry English

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Ghoul

David Haven·March 6, 2022

Ghoul written by: David Haven The thing below came looking up at the midnight sky from the...

Poetry English

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The Witch

Mary Bone·October 25, 2021

The Witch written by: Mary Bone The witch sat on a porch wearing a wicked grin. She...

English Poetry Halloween

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A Date With Fate

LB Sedlacek·December 3, 2020

A Date With Fate written by: LB Sedlacek @lbsedlacek It is nearly a quarter past three when...

Poetry Haunted Holidays English

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Laughter

Anne G·September 9, 2015

Laughter A Poem by Anne G Smooth your brow and frown no more, your face will thank you...

Anne G English

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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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