fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about our family dynamics, traditions, and if there's such thing as a 'perfect family.'
How fish began to live in the water (German fairy tale)
A fish lived on a ground, not in the water she was still living on the ground. She had three children. Once a fish fell ill. Lying, poor, in her plague, can’t rise. Her children are crying, day and night crying. And the fish is already very thin.
Perdido
“I’m lost,” The young boy says again, his small, quiet voice screaming in my head. Forcing me to listen, I look down at him, his dark brown hair falling just shy of his eyebrows, his bed dress a grey colour, drowning him in the material. And his beautiful lapis-lazuli eyes gazing at me with hope. I look away in shame and close my eyes tight to block out the image that is before me. I hold back tears with all my strength, not wanting to show the young one my guilt. As I look back to him, all I see is the edge of the cliff. I turn sharply and see the boy standing behind me, he coughs and I fly backwards off of the edge.
Saffron DixonPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesThe Butterfly/The Dove that emerged
This is a story of a little girl who was unwanted from the time her mother found out she was pregnant. It was first thought this precious little girl was a tumor in her mother’s stomach, her mother rushed to the hospital to have an X-ray done to determine just what was going on inside her body. After the X-Ray Dorothy anxiously awaited the results of her test, as the doctor came into the room, grinning with relief, believing that he had great news.
Cyndi Leist-copleyPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesThe Invention of Santa is Asinine
The "Magic" of Christmas ....This is a tough one... I was raised in a home with a Loving family, that would break their back to make the magic happen. They Loved the Holidays and Christmas was always the one everyone invested the most in. Being the eldest of 5 kids also made it interesting, because once I found out Santa wasn’t real I was basically blackmailed into maintaining the lie so that I didn’t ruin it for the other kids.
Dear MischkaPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesNo Choice
It is supposed to be peaceful in the dark, so why is it hard for me to fall asleep? As I lay with open eyes trying to see in this cavernous space, I am left with a feeling of despair. An emotion no nine year old should ever endure.
A World Lost In Time
Once upon a time there was a girl named Kayla and a girl named Bria. They both were sisters and had an amazing life until one day a big storm came and they got separated from each other. Bria ended up in New York and Kayla ended up in Florida, and they both worked really hard to make a living and hope that one day they will see each other again for a good cause. Or will it be? Here starts the story about Kayla and Bria.
Bria HarrisPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesMirror Mirror
Grand Che Aters Hotel ✈️ Reflection of the past:::: you're not alone!! A short story to promote awareness about abuse, neglect and responsibilities one may experience along the way.
Lina Ramirez ReadPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesLittle Runaway
I was 12 years old when I ran away from home, at first, finding refuge at homes where I befriended older people locally and, eventually, hitchhiking across the United States for nearly 2 years. I remember the moment I chose to leave. It felt like a do or die situation and I often ponder what my life would be like had I not made the decision to leave. I know now that Everything Happens For A Reason!!!
Robin WilsonPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesI woke up as the opposite Sex!
9:00 AM. I wake up from the voice outside my room, “Raani, bring two more slices of bread in the dining area” Amma hasn’t knocked my room door yet. Why hasn’t she wakened me up? It’s been more than 30 mins from my daily-expected sleeping time. Why have I not bathed yet? If my family is out, having breakfast, why am I still in bed? Why has my mom not asked me to make Omelette or toast the bread? Am I dreaming?
Maha FarazPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesThese Are the Most Common Last Names in America
Last names are an interesting thing. Everyone has one and you really have no say in what it is. You use your last name for reservations, work paperwork, and really in every aspect of your life. You are either born with your given last name or married into it and at that point most people just accept their last name. You could legally change it, but who really wants to go through the process.
Pam JannesPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesAbout to Die
It was terminal, that's what the doctor said. Mary now had at most 12 months to live. What does anyone do with news like this? Most people would say knock at least three things off your bucket list, but Mary was a type of person who got on her bucket list at the age of 15 and knocked everything off.
Ian WorrallPublished 4 years ago in FamiliesConstant Consistant Continual Confirmations and Coincidences
In 1995, as my family was headed to a Wednesday night church service, my nine-year-old daughter decided to take her stuffed Lion King toy. A guest speaker was in the pulpit and during her message, she spoke about Mufasa from the movie The Lion King. My little girl squeezed her toy and smiled with glee.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 5 years ago in Families