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Bayley Kelly·September 17, 2019

2212 written by: Bayley Kelly World War IV Sergeant Jackson in the war English army Sent to...

English Poetry

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Take Me Out

Leen De Marez·August 6, 2019

Take Me Out written by: Leen De Marez Lying on the rough concrete of the rooftop, I...

English Literature

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Suitcases

Mary Ellen Gambutti·July 28, 2019

Suitcases written by: Mary Ellen Gambutti @melcmg After he died, I went out to help you empty...

Literature English

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The Boolegger, a short story written by Frank Geiger at Spillwords.com

The Bootlegger

Frank Geiger·July 11, 2019

The Bootlegger written by: Frank Geiger A car with an old man and a boy drove along...

English Literature Featured Post

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Hide and Seek

Mike Kanner·July 6, 2019

Hide and Seek written by: Mike Kanner @MDKanner “Mama, how long do we have to hide?” “Quiet,...

Literature English

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Ode to the United States Military

Phyllis P. Colucci·July 4, 2017

Ode to the United States Military written by: Phyllis P. Colucci @FictionTarot Happy 4th of July America!...

Poetry Phyllis P. Colucci English

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