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"I Don't do Mornings!"
I am still moved by the story I just read written by a fellow creator here on vocal. Sometimes when you least expect it, within a minute of time your whole perspective on your day ahead is changed.
By Pamela Walsh-Holte2 years ago in Fiction
No Way Back. Runner-Up in Just a Minute Challenge.
"Out or in, Gabe," I called from my post at the kitchen sink, finishing up the lunch dishes. I smiled faintly at the echo of my mother’s voice from my own childhood, chiding me with a similar admonition. My mother had somehow always known where I was from any point in the house. I still had eyes only in their customary place in the front of my head, so I was thankful the kitchen layout gave me a line of sight to the living room.
By Sonia Heidi Unruh2 years ago in Fiction
“I Don’t Love Him Anymore!”
It was much worse than she’d imagined. As she was pulling up the narrow gravel road, she saw five fire trucks and an ambulance, tightly packed in the woods clearing around what used to be their house.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Fiction
Just a Minute. Top Story - May 2024.
"Allie, can you get the extra plates from the basement?" Mom yelled over the music while quickly pouring the food she had just spent five hours cooking into the new fancy gold serving plates and bowls.
By V Devi2 years ago in Fiction
'Sidewalk High' - A Short Film Book Trailer. Content Warning.
This is the short film book trailer for my recently released book, 'Sidewalk High.' It was released on February 11th, 2024. The audiobook edition will be coming out June 30th, 2024. This is my second book, with the first being 'Concrete Jungle,' which was released on September 4th, 2021.
By M.O. LeClair2 years ago in Fiction
Parents’ Fear of Aging
Many people believe that the most obvious characteristic of growing older is fear. This notion is often encapsulated by the internet saying, “No matter how fearless you are in your youth, as you age, worries about life start to creep in.”
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing2 years ago in Fiction
The Snow Day
Josh and Alice were excited to wake up to such great news… NO SCHOOL. Every kid’s wish come true. What will they do first? They rushed downstairs into the kitchen to grab something to eat before heading out to build a snowman.
By Magnolia Long2 years ago in Fiction
My sister-in-law's sigh when her husband left her to wander
In a quiet suburban neighborhood, nestled between rows of neatly trimmed hedges and blooming flower beds, lived two families whose lives were about to be entangled in a web of deceit and forbidden desire.
By Budi Setiyawan2 years ago in Fiction
The Memory Weaver
In the sleepy town of Ravenswood, nestled in the heart of the Whispering Woods, a young woman named Lyra Flynn possessed a gift both wondrous and cursed. She could weave memories into fabric, conjuring vivid tapestries that echoed the deepest desires and darkest fears of those who wore them. Her creations were said to hold the power to awaken forgotten moments, to soothe the troubled mind, and to unravel the tangled threads of the past.
By Muhammad Sarmad Razzaq2 years ago in Fiction
The Amaranth Bloom
Elara Windrose wandered the forgotten pathways of the Bracken Wood, her calloused fingers caressing the ancient bark of towering oak sentinels. These trees had stood watch over the forest's secrets since before her people claimed this verdant realm as their home. A soft breeze tousled her raven tresses, and she absently tucked a loose strand behind her ear, emerald eyes scanning the undergrowth.
By Muhammad Sarmad Razzaq2 years ago in Fiction
A mother rabbit protecting her young from the attack of a large snake.
In the middle of a dense forest, a rabbit lived happily with her young son. They lived in a small nest hidden among the bushes.
By Jovi_iska2 years ago in Fiction
Sonder Cafe: Where Dreams Brew and Friendship Flourishes
In the heart of a bustling metropolis stood a quaint little cafe, tucked away in a corner of the city's labyrinthine streets. Its name, "Sonder Cafe," whispered tales of the extraordinary lives that intersected within its walls. Here, amidst the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the gentle hum of chatter, lay the stage for an unforgettable tale.
By Muhammad Sarmad Razzaq2 years ago in Fiction