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Darcy girl.
Please note - trigger warning, descriptions of family violence. The mirror showed a reflection that wasn’t my own, and Pa was a mighty cross I’d taken a peek!
Kelly SibleyPublished a day ago in HorrorCold night air
“We have a huge accident blocking light traffic along on Falcon Levies Blvd, we’re gonna need two ambulances. I have multiple injuries sustained. One is non-responsive,” the officer radioed to the dispatcher.
Melissa IngoldsbyPublished a day ago in Fiction
Wasn't
Introduction This story is for the Vocal "Broken Mirror" Challenge which you can read about below. The music is David Bowie's cover of "Around and Around" . By the end of this story, you will know why.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 2 days ago in HorrorReason for Jelly Bean Shortage
It is very surprising that there is a jelly bean shortage for the upcoming Easter holiday that is celebrated on April 9, 2023, where jelly beans are usually a staple for young children and adults.
Margaret MinnicksPublished about 21 hours ago in FeastMagic Hour
When The Sun Melts behind the shorelines… I become alive… My Heart becomes Ample to take a diversified approach. Maybe for love
HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)Published a day ago in Poets
Stalking the Wild Tautogram
Vocal has outdone themselves with the latest wild Challenge! I had to hit the books (OK- I looked into the eye of the Google-machine) to understand the nature of this newest beast that is consuming the brains of those around me because I had never heard of this thing before.
Judey KalchikPublished a day ago in FYIFlat. You. Late.
Hold your nose if this guy walks past Praying your nostrils can handle a blast Treat your nose with ease He just cut the cheese
Joe PattersonPublished 4 days ago in PoetsNew Feature? Content Warnings, please and thank you!
Dear Vocal and all my fellow Vocalites, I really want a clear and consistent way to provide and receive Content Warnings here.
Donna ReneePublished 3 days ago in Journal
Morning Pages of a Prodigal Writer
It’s 5am on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. I am easing into being 32 years old. I do not usually journal here. My morning pages are kept elsewhere in a red book without lines. But a blank page is still a blank page and I have ink that needs to run.
Loryne AndaweyPublished 2 days ago in JournalThe Plight of an Equinologist
The Plight of an Equinologist An equinologist is a person who studies horses. -- W0rd Sense Dictionary The wind streams my long hair behind me in the wind made by the horse galloping beneath me, no leather to restrict us. We are free.
KJ AartilaPublished 3 days ago in PetlifeSleep Stories
Sleep summons strange stories. Sailors sailing sand seas, Searching, singing, scavenging. Seeking sacred stones, Scarcely seen.
Last Days
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn't my own. It was me, but there was something warped, and that was not me. I narrow my eyes and peer into the narrowing eyes of my deformed reflection. I was off, and while I could see it in my reflection, no one else could see it. At least no one acknowledges it. Getting out of bed has become a chore. A chore I hate. After fifteen to twenty minutes of lying awake, staring at the ceiling and wishing I hadn't woken up, I finally shift to the side of the bed, legs dangling down the four foot high drop to the floor.
Colt HendersonPublished 3 days ago in HorrorThe Death of the Dream
There once was a gal named Nadine, Who lost her job to a machine. She's got three degrees, But serves fries at McD's. R.I.P. the American dream.
Jordan TwissPublished 5 days ago in Poets
Greetings From The Centre of the World
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn't my own. Was it? "Good morning Creator of The Waves," said the reflection to the other.
Lisa A LachapellePublished 5 days ago in Fiction
The Bleats of Cheats
Rules for thee and not for me, the bane of our world of cheats. Full of excuses, the judge confuses their misdeeds and the law concedes.
Scott WadePublished 6 days ago in Poets
Revenge Is Sweet
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn’t my own. And I couldn’t have been more pleased. Peering from the cloudy depths of the rippled glass was Janice Holbrook, my nemesis, my archenemy, my bully. And she deserved it. No one could deny, she absolutely deserved it.
Ahna LewisPublished 5 days ago in HorrorHe Chose to Chance the Rapids
“You were his favorite uncle, you know.” My sister's words, like an ice pick, plunged straight to my heart. It wasn't her fault; she had meant to make me feel better. On that day, sitting there with my siblings, the surge of emotion was too much to hold back, especially after the stress of the past 48 hours. I couldn't respond, for fear that the dam would break.
Dana CrandellPublished 4 days ago in Families
Villainess Review: Eve Michaels (The Threat Next Door)
Tubi strikes gold yet again, and they did so under my nose. I've spent the last few months looking at the upcoming Tubi Originals release list, but I didn't see this film listed, The Threat Next Door. I didn't even know about it until hours before writing this review, but I definitely watched, and it was quite amazing. Before I start getting ahead of myself, let's set the stage in a proper manner.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 6 days ago in Geeks
What Silly Ol' Fred Said
A gruff German thinker named Nietsche Said, "Reason's got nothing to teach ya. Religion's a sham. Be your own super-man!"
Sonia Heidi UnruhPublished 5 days ago in PoetsSick of You
The mirror showed a reflection that wasn't my own. The reflection frightened me so much, I knocked the mirror to the ground and it shattered.
Alex H MittelmanPublished 6 days ago in Fiction
