Bonding Moments
I’m Just Here for the Dad Jokes
It’s my teenage daughter’s world, I just live in it I know you hate it. I see the eye rolls. The storming off into your
Greg Thomas October 4, 2023 No Comments
Humor
Get ready for a laugh with a light-hearted humor read.
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adam and eve
The Truth in the Garden of Eden - Flash Fiction
The woman giggled as the snake gently wrapped around her arm and rested his head in her hand. She adjusted herself in the tree and
Kai Parker November 29, 2021 2 Comments
Children
Footnote
A light-hearted, playful poem and a reminder of one of the joys of having young children around! This is the tale ofWhere you have been;It’s
This Life's Illusions May 4, 2022 12 Comments
dating
Matchmakers | Chapter 4 | Red Carpet Treatment
Photo by sergio souza from Pexels Hearing her cell phone vibrating on the floating nightstand, Maisie rolls over and pulls it closer to her eyes.
Crystal Walker February 9, 2022 No Comments
actors
Curtains Open
‘By the sound of it, we have a full house.’ ‘What do you mean, “by the sound of it”, how can you tell from back
Colin Devonshire July 21, 2023 No Comments
aliens
Contact
Writing Spark: What would happen if aliens finally made contact? “Report?” I buzzed nervously before the Commander. “No contact recommended. Species was deemed unsuitable.” The
Casey Lawrence January 26, 2022 2 Comments
action
Train of Thought
“Wake up, dude.” “Huh? Where are we? What’s going on?” “Jesus, Cam, you’re a hard sleeper. Or maybe you had too many of those magic
Donald J. Bingle August 17, 2022 1 Comment
Iceland
I Was Almost T-Boned by a Fighter Jet – My Wildest Travel Story
All I wanted to do was bring my husband some damn spaghetti. Photo by PiPhoto by Pixabay from Pexelsxabay from Pexels Early in my marriage,
Crystal Walker July 10, 2022 No Comments
#Halloween
Double D
It’s tough to be a dame in Chicago. Even tougher when you spend all your time in dive bars on Water Street, just waiting for
Donald J. Bingle October 23, 2021 No Comments
Black magic
Here I Am
The bus rumbled like an empty stomach. We missed the bus stop by ten yards. It did stop. I got off alone. I didn’t wave;
Colin Devonshire February 3, 2022 No Comments
dating
Domestic Arrangements
“Bebub!” Cruella was screeching for me again. I’d been polishing the mirror, mirror, on the wall, trying to stay out of her way — her
Tim McDaniel February 9, 2022 No Comments
Limericks
Here are some limericks for your entertainment… ——————————————————- The elite work hard and they toil, To pass off as other than a boil, lie as
John Pepin February 7, 2024 No Comments
authors
Why Writers Write
Writers write for all sorts of reasons, but the general public always seems to want to create a simple dichotomy between writers who write for
Donald J. Bingle November 22, 2021 No Comments
dark comedy
Therapeutic
I usually leafed through a National Geographic while I was waiting for Dr. Ishkanian – looking over the Table of Contents, first, to see if
Tim McDaniel December 20, 2021 No Comments
Art
The Incredible Piano
The piano was just incredible. It sat there in the middle of the art exhibition, looking oddly out of place. Plain and black, elegant but
Daniel Lyons October 13, 2021 No Comments
conference
They Laughed at Me in Vienna, and again in Prague, and then in Belfast, and don’t Forget Hanoi! But I’ll Show Them! I’ll Show Them All, I Tell You!
World Science Conference Vienna, 1954 “Biology, my friends! It’s the biological sciences that are the future. You may play with your hydrogen bombs and ballistic
Tim McDaniel February 27, 2022 No Comments
hero
Zero Hour
Most kids, as they approach high school graduation, are faced with hard choices. Should I go to college? A college near home, or one in
Tim McDaniel February 18, 2022 1 Comment
epistolary
The Epistolary History
#1 1/9/12 Hey Cat, We finally did it! The time machine works. The blokes are talking about trying to sell it to some big technology
Alex Shvartsman August 10, 2021 4 Comments
I’m Afraid of Jackfruit
Ten reasons why you should be, too Before the virus hit, jackfruit was one of the new food crazes that any hipster worthy of even the
Charles Bastille February 2, 2022 No Comments
celebrity
Smoke
Got a light? Oh no, I don’t even smoke, it’s just for the screen you know, feeling like Mickey Rourke here. I remember watching Nine
Andrey Lukyanov April 26, 2022 No Comments
computer
Clear My Browser History
nail salons near me BEST nail salons near me difference between acrylics and gel
Anna Flynn June 15, 2022 1 Comment
Magic
A Surefire Treatment for Dizzy Spells
“Sit down, sit down,” Algrin said to the client. A youngster, really just a boy. “I don’t think I’ve seen you in here before, have
Tim McDaniel March 22, 2022 No Comments
Matchmakers | Chapter 8 | The Cat-Loving Ted Bundy Doppelganger
Photo by KoolShooters from Pexels After a peaceful day at work yesterday, Maisie peels her eyes open and extends out a shaky stretch feeling ready
Crystal Walker March 9, 2022 No Comments
Entanglement
Story Choices: Quantum Storytelling
This entire story already exists, but you are only experiencing it one word at a time as you move forward through it. You could, if
Donald J. Bingle May 13, 2023 No Comments
cartoon
After Not Having Sex in Three-and-a-Half Years, the Adult Cartoon Character Sterling Archer is Becoming Hot: Very soon I’ll start fantasizing about having sex with him instead of with human beings
It’s been about three-and-a-half years since I last had sex, and that was the last time that a human being I wasn’t related to touched
Robin Honigsberg July 13, 2022 2 Comments
Fight
Poetry Slam
I thought that I would never see A fight regarding poetry. Life can venture nothing worse, Than fisticuffs o’er flowing verse. * If poems be
Donald J. Bingle August 29, 2022 1 Comment
alien
Welcome to SFCO
Welcome, new employee, to the Superior Firms family of companies! We are gratified that you have joined us. However, as we are sure you (singular,
Tim McDaniel February 22, 2022 No Comments
alien
Screwed by Frankie Frog
“Who’s your favorite?” The woman looked up from her book, tossing her dark hair out of her eyes. “Excuse me?” Alan hadn’t meant to speak.
Tim McDaniel January 29, 2022 1 Comment
alien
Student Database Notes 3/25 – 6/27
3/25 Exvoon Faculty Met my new class today. I don’t anticipate making much use of the database system this quarter; the students all seem motivated,
Tim McDaniel February 5, 2022 No Comments
Democrat
Incurable
“Those the screening results?” Skemp asked. He put down his coffee. “Yep,” Gomes said. He put the files down on the table and sat down
Tim McDaniel January 28, 2022 No Comments
alien
This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
The ceiling opened and the Priest Judge Arbitrator descended into the Control Center. Tloygruu bobbed his head up and down the correct number of times,
Tim McDaniel April 9, 2022 No Comments
conversation
The Lost Art of Conversation
A Conversation Between Two Young Women – Talking Over Each Other. Amelia: Hey, how’s it going? Britney: Good. And you? Hey did I tell you
TzeLin Sam March 21, 2022 25 Comments
folklore
Self-Care for the Cursed
So you’ve been cursed with a Toko. Life often comes with unexpected twists and turns. Check out these top ten tips for self-care before you
Reina Cruz June 15, 2022 2 Comments
King Arthur
Le Morte de Volkswagyn
There rode four knyghts of the Table Rounde, and the one in front hyght syr Dynadan, and the three
Tim McDaniel February 11, 2022 No Comments
cthulhu
Explaining Cthulhu to Grandma
I just made the deal of the year and I couldn’t wait to tell Grandma. As soon as the customer left, I locked the front
Alex Shvartsman August 23, 2021 6 Comments
alien
The Wrath of Grapes, or, The Sweet Smell of Success
It all happened because of the grapes. It wasn’t often that any fresh fruit at all was sent to the Issap Station. Oh, the diplomats
Tim McDaniel March 26, 2022 No Comments
dark
Protest Seen
It wasn’t my fault. I was just minding my own business when it happened. I mean, really minding my own business. I was just walking
Donald J. Bingle October 21, 2021 No Comments
Book
Squamous and Eldritch Get a Yard-Sale Bargain
Squamous turned right on Second. The Pinto squealed a bit, but it usually did that on sharp turns, and there was probably nothing supernatural about
Tim McDaniel February 5, 2022 No Comments
The Girl Who Wasn’t Sara
Eric first noticed the girl as she was getting off the train. He couldn’t see her face from where he was sitting, but from behind
Qing Yang November 14, 2021 No Comments
Dracula
Her Vampire Lover
“But I am a creature of the night,” Justin said. “And you – you’re a child of the sunlight. The sun I can never again
Tim McDaniel December 29, 2021 No Comments
breasts
Solutions for Cleavage Challenged Chests: We must, we must, we must increase the bust
“Where are they? I can’t find them.” Not exactly what a 15 year-old-girl wants to hear when fooling around with a guy while he’s groping
Robin Honigsberg July 1, 2022 No Comments
bacon
Crispy Crumbly Makes Me Mumbly
People talk about the flavor of bacon in reverential tones, singing its praises, whispering its name, and seeking it out for daily comfort, particularly in
Donald J. Bingle October 31, 2021 1 Comment
fairy
The Fairy Godfather
I fluttered into the Don’s inner office and hovered there, my wings beating a hundred times a second, waiting for him to notice me. The
Tim McDaniel January 5, 2022 2 Comments
a poem for my ex
A Petty Poem
Prompt theme: “Hope” I hope you step on a Lego when you least expect it. I hope you step in a deep puddle and soak
Casey Lawrence January 26, 2022 6 Comments
campaign
Election Returns, Live
The bulky figure stooped, bringing its head close to the ground, as if sniffing out a trail. Its electronic eyes whirred and the machine pistols
Tim McDaniel January 1, 2022 No Comments
My Anti-Bucket List
1. Ice skating – I have actually been to an ice rink but I can’t say that what I did there was “ice-skating”. From what
TzeLin Sam October 16, 2022 6 Comments
#women
The Fitting Room
It started with a tap tap tap. Startled, I opened the door to my fitting room, peeking out. I expected to see a sales clerk
Casey Lawrence January 31, 2022 50 Comments
Bangkok
Bangkok Onsen
Martin draped the minuscule complementary white towel nonchalantly over his front. Apart from that, he was completely naked, dripping wet from a Japanese-style sit-down wash
Alex Mathers July 13, 2022 No Comments
cosy
One Star!
“Thank you, most entertaining. That was the most tasteless meal I’ve ever had the misfortune to not eat. I was going to say eat, but
Colin Devonshire April 14, 2022 No Comments
email
If emails were honest (a poem)
Poems I wrote in quarantine, part 1 I hope this email finds you well. By which I mean, at the bottom of one,having fallen down there
Casey Lawrence January 24, 2022 43 Comments
Romantic Comedy
Matchmakers | Episode 3 | The Gaysian
Photo by Greta Hoffman from Pexels Getting off the trolley in downtown Ybor City, Maisie takes a gulp of her water bottle filled with chilled
Crystal Walker February 6, 2022 No Comments
Space Ranger
Dirty Laundry
LAST STOP CLEANERS The #1 Choice of the Space Service! Your ONLY laundry service within 200 light-years! DATE: April 14, 2344 TO: Commander Jason Dash
Tim McDaniel May 20, 2023 No Comments
archaeology
Squeaky Toy, the Teddy Bear Prince, July 24, and the Lure of Slag
Lady Ashleigh closed her eyes to the sunshine and strummed her lute. Her father, the duke, would not have liked the idea of his only
Tim McDaniel April 7, 2022 No Comments
time travel
Everyone’s a Critic
Melton Welch rubbed his eyes. After an all night session at the computer, his eyes itched and his hands were cramping. He thought there might
Tim McDaniel December 21, 2021 2 Comments
boredom
The Mutilator
I am the mutilator. That’s what I saw. This dream, where I’ve found myself in the middle of the endless white space. No horizon, no
Andrey Lukyanov July 30, 2022 No Comments
action
Dark Energy
Energy surged through his sinews as he ran effortlessly through the shadow-splashed night, metal-banded legs stretching and springing as they churned the decaying detritus of
Donald J. Bingle February 2, 2022 5 Comments
dante
Recording Angel
Beth had been sitting on the marble bench for ages, her eyes fixed on Michael as he worked silently at his desk. When he finally
Tim McDaniel February 9, 2022 2 Comments
Agatha Christie
A Death in Tadcaster
Mr. Swettenham paused at the low gate to admire the roses. So many varieties, so artfully planted, so lovingly cared for. But the garden was
Tim McDaniel February 6, 2022 4 Comments
children's poetry
Sickly Fred
The sniffles were the first to show, Followed closely by a cough. His nose got bright red and began to flow, The symptoms were real,
Michael Robert February 3, 2022 No Comments
#Halloween
The Test of Thirteen
“Bloodroot, nightshade, pond scum, a live tadpole, and fresh guano. Put into a large kettle with two quarts of fetid rainwater and heat while intoning
Donald J. Bingle November 14, 2023 No Comments
comedy
Meet Angie
A supporting character in the serialized RomCom “Matchmakers” Image created via Canva and using a stock image from Pixabay Recently, I introduced you to Maisie — the
Crystal Walker January 31, 2022 No Comments
#Home
Steering
“That’s crazy. I’m a terrible liar. I can’t.” “Come on, Will. I’ll owe you big time. I want the best house for me and Jen.
Gene Glotzer December 10, 2021 No Comments
Romantic Comedy
Meet Leah
A supporting character in the serialized RomCom “Matchmakers” Image created via Canva and using a stock image from Pixabay Leah is one of four women
Crystal Walker January 31, 2022 No Comments
animal liberation
Appendices
Appendix A # The appendix twisted in Dr. Chamberlin’s tongs, hissing and spitting. “Careful, nurse,” he said from behind his mask. “This is a mean
Tim McDaniel January 9, 2022 4 Comments
comedy
One Sucky Writer
Flash fiction based on real-life, damn it * * * She stared at her screen. Again. No sales. Damn frustrating. Over one thousand people on
Kai Parker December 8, 2021 14 Comments
biker
Teen Angels
School had let out early that day for parent-teacher conferences, and so the sun was still bright and high as the kids walked home, there
Tim McDaniel January 9, 2022 2 Comments
Scary
A Hairy Morning
Sometimes a morning doesn’t begin the way we intend it to. This was one of those hairy starts! The photo is of the actual culprit,
This Life's Illusions June 30, 2022 17 Comments
Barbie
BB’s Sweetfriends Book Club
“There you go, Kip! Soon your knee will be good as new!” BB rolled up the unused length of bandage and put it into a
Tim McDaniel April 3, 2022 No Comments
BJ Thomas
Did I Help Make Ooga-Chuka a Top 40 Hit?
Now, I’m not Forrest Gump, but I have had a few minor brushes with history in my life and, oddly enough, one of them involves
Donald J. Bingle November 22, 2021 1 Comment
childrens books
The Satirist at the End of this Post
There is a Satirist at the end of this post. But so far this post is pretty boring, so I think you and I will
Greg Thomas February 21, 2022 2 Comments
#kids
Seriously?
When I’m having a conversation with people and decide to share something playfully, but in an unrestrained manner, right after hearing me out, sometimes they
Andrey Lukyanov April 27, 2022 No Comments
alien
Requisitions
Message Received 0843 – 14/3/2228–E Source: Colony LKe2289-P3 T-Port Materialization Point: 52/120/0 Requisition List Follows 14 Collapsible Extenders, 4-meter, Blue (Houseguest) 6 Entertainment
Tim McDaniel February 5, 2022 1 Comment
death
The Carrion Monster
O amiable, lovely death! Thou odoriferous stench! sound rot- tenness! Arise forth from the couch of lasting night Shakespeare, King John III “I
Tim McDaniel January 5, 2022 No Comments
Behind the Screen
Unlike many of her friends, Anne had always been a morning person. She was up early this morning to practise yoga while catching the sunrise
TzeLin Sam February 12, 2022 13 Comments
coffee
I Will Never Sleep Again. Long Live Sleep.
I will never sleep again. There’s so much I have to do. I tell myself this every day, and now I’m telling you. I will
Greg Thomas February 21, 2022 2 Comments
#Halloween
Confessions of Failure From a Demon to his Psychologist
The inner turmoil he faces after unsuccessfully possessing a writer Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Sitting in the waiting room, Nybbas places his hands on
Crystal Walker January 30, 2022 No Comments
Matchmakers | Chapter 7 | Catfights and Accidents
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Power walking to Java ’n’ Jokes, Maisie’s heels dig into the concrete. Leah is a dead woman, ripping open
Crystal Walker March 3, 2022 No Comments
best friends
Matchmakers | Chapter 5 | Bloomin’ Onion Hangover
Photo by Mekuria Getinet on Unsplash Seeing her mind flip to the images of tigers jumping through hoops, flame-throwers juggling fire sticks, and monkeys serving
Crystal Walker February 16, 2022 No Comments
humour
Grow Up!
“Grow up, can’t you?” Sammie asked her brother for the tenth time that morning. “I enjoy playing, what’s wrong with that?” Phet answered. Songkran, the
Colin Devonshire April 1, 2022 No Comments
Romantic Comedy
Matchmakers | Chapter 10 | The Honey Trap
Photo by Mae Mu on Unsplash At the studio, Maisie engulfs herself in her work. After hours alternating through various backgrounds and light combinations for
Crystal Walker March 25, 2022 No Comments
brief
As of This Moment
A piece of paper (which is now long lost but luckily has its content safely copied, author is anonymous) i’ve found some years ago on
Andrey Lukyanov August 16, 2022 No Comments
#Halloween
The Goblin Frat House Challenge
What happens when a goblin fails his fraternity initiation? Photo by Brian McGowan on Unsplash “Alright, boys! Tonight is a big night. Our newest sacks
Crystal Walker January 30, 2022 2 Comments
Matchmakers | Chapter 11 | Business and Pleasure
Photo by imustbedead from Pexels On the way to the Smash Room, Maisie walks with her head down, recounting last night’s strange events. What the
Crystal Walker April 6, 2022 No Comments
dragons
Heart of Gold
Chapter 1 Genevieve was comfortable with her role as a woman of the night. She was good at it and had a knack for being
D. I. Jolly October 3, 2023 No Comments
flash fiction
The Missing Doormat
“This is absurd!” My husband, Christopher’s voice had gone up a notch higher as he exclaimed. The receptionist kept repeating herself, “Sir, I’m sorry but
TzeLin Sam May 11, 2022 14 Comments
Romantic Comedy
There’s a Story Behind the Story I Wrote
Story Of My HeArt Pure Fiction Challenge Photo by KoolShooters from Pexels I have not written much fiction outside of my book The Queen’s Awakening:
Crystal Walker February 16, 2022 No Comments
acting
Method Acting
Derrick LaBlanc, member of the Screen Actor’s Guild Secret Action Group, locked eyes with the sweaty thug and waited for him to blink. All he
Tim McDaniel February 3, 2022 No Comments
#kids
Neighborhood Watch
The time has come. The time to protect this subdivision and all its fair inhabitants. I kneel down and adjust the playing card in the
Brandon Diehl January 11, 2022 2 Comments
animals
Am I Dead
There were no bright lights. There was no gate. Not even a stairwell in sight. There were only flames; ember-imbrued hues that coated the inside
Erik Peeples March 15, 2022 No Comments
quest
Knight after Knight
Thin branches slapped at the Green Knight as he rode. He gently pushed them aside, and soon came out into the glade, where the grumbling
Tim McDaniel March 29, 2022 No Comments
The home of the weird and the wonderful
The Dragon is coming to tea. Grandmother sends me to The Village at dawn with a list and a handcart. Multiversal Mart (Unlimited Indulgence. Family
Sam Muller September 23, 2022 No Comments
Animal communication
There are Ways
The new researcher arrived just as Jennifer finally got the chance to sit down with a cup of coffee. Cleaning out the chimp section was
Tim McDaniel March 22, 2022 No Comments
choices
Winter, Friendship, and Guilt: The Choices of My Life
A tough nut to crack. Tough indeed. In my case, it is as much metaphorical as is it literal. There is a recurring problem for
Michael Robert March 4, 2022 2 Comments
food
The Day My Dad Served Cut-Up Pig Stew For Dinner
I remember this food experience like it happened yesterday. Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash After a blustery morning of playing in the snow and
Crystal Walker January 30, 2022 No Comments
Fiction
Blackberries ain’t worth the Bull
And don’t repeat everything you hear grown ups say Photo Source: PhotoPea My heart was thumpin’ so hard like it was gonna bust right outta’
Pam Reeder January 16, 2022 2 Comments
Absurd
Le Petit
Photo by ÉMILE SÉGUIN on Unsplash or ‘The Little’ By Matthew Portman April 27th, 2020 I’ve never seen a piece quite like it. Le Petit,
Matthew Portman August 21, 2021 3 Comments
Astronaut
Larry the Astronaut - Flash Fiction
Seriously, how the hell do you lose someone like Larry? The boy didn’t know the meaning of quiet. The last time she saw him, he
Kai Parker November 23, 2021 3 Comments
To Fart, or Not to Fart?
The turmoil of deciding to keep the butt cheeks clinched or let it rip when trapped on a plane. Photo by Samantha Gades on Unsplash
Crystal Walker January 30, 2022 2 Comments
alien
Lancelot Nova and the Hidden Peril
“And now, Lancelot Nova, you will meet your doom!” crowed Drig the Dread. His tiny, piggy eyes, all three of them, glowered redly, and his
Tim McDaniel February 9, 2022 No Comments
Life
I Cannot Do Puzzles Anymore
While cleaning my study last weekend, I found a block puzzle that I used to spend hours playing when I was a kid (see picture
TzeLin Sam June 21, 2022 8 Comments