What Wonderful Writers!

Karissa E. L. Cuff's "Harbinger of Nightmares"... "The Song that Never Ended" is one of my favourite stories on Vocal Media.

I am an avid reader... especially of fiction. Despite this historical content being frequently covered, this story still tugs at my almost atrophied 'heart strings'.

"The ocean was dancing. The wind was coaxing small gentle ripples into the otherwise calm sea like music urging lovers to slow dance in a ballroom."

Such lyrically poetic language actually succeeded in entrancing this hard core plot driven; character and dialogue loving reader.

The story within the historical tale was told from the interesting angle of the ship's musicians... sensitively depicting how they stepped up from playing for entertainment and potential fame, to a higher calling...

"Play like the sea is listening," he replied. "If anybody's music can save lives it's yours my friend. Give the survivors something angelic to remember. Give the drowning something alleviating to farewell them."

"The water was dancing again. A dance of disappointment. A dance of destruction. A dance of death."

Such beautiful imagery!

Historical accuracy lent authenticity to the ending, with the last song request.

"'Nearer, my God, to thee?'" he suggested.

Walter nodded approvingly and I smiled, salt water that wasn't from the sea staining my eyes. The song I'd wished would never end. The song we would never get to finish again."

This heartwrenchly, beautiful piece is an excellent reason for recommending this piece and writer.

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Prolific, Paul Stewart writes such a wide range of stories and poems that it's nigh on impossible to choose only one to write about... however...

"Evening Reflections" is a really, sweet poem, full of encouraging words...

"Tomorrow is on its way... But, you've got it, it's just another 24".

I also love the way it concludes in a similar vein to its start.

"Sigh

Deep breath

You made it

Another day...

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You got this

Deep breath

Sigh."

Plus, the structure is cleverly, enjoyable to read, with each line increasing or decreasing by one syllable.

His newly released book "The Accidental Poet" is as expected, filled with wonderful poetry such as this!

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"Stealing A Smile" by Celia in Underland...

Celia in Underland also writes across a wide range of communities and genres. Being a keen fan of Who Dunnits, I was unable to resist this trip back in time via this wonderful, historical piece which had me entralled right from its cryptic title. It was fascinating following the tale from the perspectives of the renowned, criminologist and brilliant thief.

Despite my preference for plot and dialogue, the descriptive, language flowed so naturally and vividly that I felt immersed in the thrilling, bewildering events.

"Outside, the once docile city had become fevered and hectic as the Parisian police descended like pigeons, pecking and probing unfortunate passers-by."

Truly an amazingly delightful read with a brilliant conclusion!

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A/N: unfortunately this excellent story is no longer available.

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This checks off another of Judey Kalchik's "No-Stress Creative Prompts..." number three! Thanks Judey, for great writing prompts!