mark william smith
Bio
I have been writing now as a hobby for 20 years.
Stories (33/0)
SAVE ME
The snow cascades softly from the heavens, burying the mountainous terrain under a thickening, white blanket. Behind the waterfalling snow, we glimpse magical forests and ragged mountain peaks embedded in the canvas of a vast, and overwhelming silence.
By mark william smithabout a month ago in Fiction
SAVE ME
By mark william smith2 months ago in Fiction
AT THE CROSSROADS
The hellish nightmare called the Civil War ended a couple years ago, and I haven’t yet been able to get my post war life moving in any kind of direction. Seems I am having a harder time adjusting than many of the soldiers I knew during the war.
By mark william smith7 months ago in Fiction
The Pulitzer Prize Winning "THE KILLER ANGELS"
Intensify your understanding of the turning point battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg. Enter the minds and hearts of the soldiers, argue strategies, command troops, engage in raging battles and fight for your life.
By mark william smith8 months ago in Critique
SUNSET ROMANCE
The sinking sun touched the ocean gently and burst in slow motion, streaking brilliant colors across the face of the heaving, mountains of cloud. This overwhelming display reflected on the ocean’s vast and tranquil waters as a shimmering vision.
By mark william smith11 months ago in Fiction
COUGARS
I love being out in nature, especially seeing wildlife in its natural habitat. How beautiful, I think as I look at the cougar standing at the bend in the trail just ahead. It is peaceful, seems to be watching me. Then I notice the second lion moving in slow motion through the tall grass to my left.
By mark william smith11 months ago in Fiction
THE BATTLE
Through the clouds of smoke, I can see pieces of the battle. The left flank is in danger of being decimated. The right flank is still strong even though they've lost a division of cavalry. If I can exploit the weakness of the enemy to the right faster than they can over run my left flank, I have a good chance of winning.
By mark william smith11 months ago in Fiction