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The New Year’s Eve Disaster: Part 1
Being dumped on New Year’s Eve right before your best friend’s wedding should be considered a crime. There is absolutely no reason why she should
Melissa Powers December 30, 2021 2 Comments
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The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part III of Book II)
Introduction As the apocalypse raged on, Jade and Seanix Flannery’s life fell apart. Following the brutal deaths of their children, Jade came unraveled, and she
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm January 28, 2022 No Comments
autumn
Autumn Peace
Autumn’s peaceful hue, a season of rest, A time for nature’s slumber; the earth is blessed. The trees, they stand tall, their leaves of gold,
Amy Christie October 11, 2023 No Comments
curse
Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 1
If she didn’t know any better, she’d say the boy is insane. He’s standing here demanding that he knows her, but she’s never seen him
Melissa Powers December 29, 2021 1 Comment
Deadly Love
Kill me slowly with your concern Kill me gently with your kindness Rip my heart to pieces with your love Make the pain light with
Jennifer Nieto April 14, 2023 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
Driving Home for Christmas
When Vincent first saw the girl he thought he was imagining her. It was his first term living on his own after finishing uni. He’d
Christina Nordlander March 18, 2022 No Comments
Romantic Comedy
Matchmakers | Chapter 9 | A Date with a Demigod
Photo by Steve Barker on Unsplash Heading into Java n’ Jokes, Maisie rubs her zombied eyes. After the ending of the last night’s episode, she
Crystal Walker March 17, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Four – The Punishment (P-1)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Part One —– Aaron nervously followed the
Maryandra Barker March 23, 2022 6 Comments
friends to lovers
May I Have This Dance?
I give mirror-me finger guns as I come to an unfortunate conclusion at the most inopportune moment: I hate every article of clothing that I
Kelsey Bjork September 13, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (P-5)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Five Before she knew
Maryandra Barker August 26, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-6)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Six Nya’s foot did
Maryandra Barker October 15, 2022 No Comments
Workings of a Star – Ch 3 – A Scifi Romance
Lord Vidori, as Esme was quickly shown, was a bit of a collector. The room he brought her to was filled with so many entrancing
Shannon Bertone December 9, 2021 1 Comment
Safe with me.
The moment you gave in I felt your love crashing into me The way it made me feel inside The only word is ecstasy The
Ellysa Greenhalgh August 13, 2021 No Comments
Poetry
Moth to a flame
Thought it was really over so many times before. But it wasnt ever really over, We always came back for more. after so many
Pd Mason September 16, 2021 No Comments
Colors
It Is Up To You
The notion of love and beauty is still there right? One might start to believe, especially with the last few years, that it’s an outmoded
Andrey Lukyanov April 26, 2022 No Comments
Lilith
Do you know why I can’t hang your art on my wall? It’s because it’s the Dead Christ to my Dostoyevsky. “A painting like that
Annie Ucci April 5, 2024 No Comments
The Many Deaths of Mita (Part IV)
Paranormal Adventures, Part I Since the first day they met, Mita and Keaton’s life together was an adventure. Now that they were married, life continued
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm January 28, 2024 No Comments
Creation
The Two Sides of The Rose
Once upon a time, there was a place called Araf. Nowadays, no one knows what happened to it in reality. This place was full of
Victoria Mineva May 9, 2022 No Comments
darkfantasy
The King’s Secret
“My lord,” I purred softly as to not draw his attention, bowing before my new king alongside the six other mistresses. We curtsied deeply on the queue
Brittany Johnson December 14, 2021 3 Comments
Shy
A Little Green
“You coming too, Fornes?” That was Ramsey. “Yeah, yeah. I’ll be right there.” Fornes shuffled the papers on his desk, not looking up at the
Tim McDaniel March 21, 2022 No Comments
#she
To Love
She is the sunshine to my darkness She is the end to my beginning She is the medicine to my disease She is the journey
Kawthar al-asadi October 31, 2022 No Comments
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Lavender Angel
In fields of lavender, where the sun glows A purple angel descended, her wings did show Her robes were flowing like a river’s stream And
Amy Christie October 9, 2023 No Comments
#Graduation
Wildfire (a short story)
Getting to Maylee’s going-away party at all was a thing. My cousin Jaxson and I took a state highway into the country and turned onto
David Rodeback May 10, 2022 No Comments
life challenges
Forever Together
You and I are forever together like two birds in flight and the wind guiding our path together. The fish swim in the ocean together
John Wimsatt November 10, 2022 1 Comment
believe
Heart Garden
In my heart, a garden grows, A verdant oasis, wild and unhurried. Where love and joy abide, And sorrow does not reside. *** The petals
Amy Christie October 10, 2023 No Comments
down
(P.S.poetry series) S.O.T.O.
She has left all the sudden now I’m forgotten, what are you planning on doing when everybody’s got their back turned, judging you every moment,
Andrey Lukyanov July 23, 2022 No Comments
autumn
Velvet Hope
Autumn love, a season of gold A time of change as stories unfold The leaves turn red; the winds do howl As love blooms, like
Amy Christie October 9, 2023 No Comments
As she struts.
The blonde in all her confidence started to strut towards me Her eyes full of lust & love, wanting her body to be devoured As
Ellysa Greenhalgh August 20, 2021 No Comments
always
Heart Ocean
In the depths of my heart, an ocean resides, A vast and eternal sea, where emotions abide, Tides of joy, waves of sorrow, and secrets
Amy Christie October 11, 2023 No Comments
comedy
Randomly Recorded Argument
It was an unusually hot night in October. Both, the Clit and the Pussy looked in fascination at the site of exaggerated Cock, appearing out
Andrey Lukyanov May 12, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S Chapter Eight – The Cryo-Dreams Begin (P-1)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part One It was the
Maryandra Barker July 27, 2022 2 Comments
The Many Lives of Mita (Part IV)
*** Introduction: After Mita Lopez relocated to Scotland to be with her new boyfriend and their children, she began a new job at a production
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm May 15, 2022 No Comments
Crime
Laid Back
The light from the lamp shade was turning everything under its grip into a shadow silhouette on the wall of this room with the curtains
Andrey Lukyanov April 26, 2022 No Comments
1940s soldier
Part 5: Cursed Time Lovers
The next morning, Miranda discharges from the hospital, given a clean bill of health. She walks with her parents down the hall to the waiting
Melissa Powers January 22, 2022 No Comments
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After the End of the Tale
Leonides didn’t know when he had started searching for signs that something was wrong. It couldn’t have been right after he had got Herma back.
Christina Nordlander May 23, 2022 No Comments
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In Mind at First Sight
This little poem was written in response to a Valentine’s Day writing challenge. I think you and I are thinking too much; and instead, maybe,
Tanya Hall February 15, 2022 3 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
attraction
The Greatest Gig
Andrew tapped a button on his synth allowing the long bass notes to shudder down his spine. Shifting from one leg to another in a
Tanya Hall February 10, 2022 3 Comments
1940s boy
Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 2
Miranda takes a seat on the curb, clutching her family necklace firmly to her chest. He’s standing a little ways away from her, still dressed
Melissa Powers December 30, 2021 No Comments
Love Story
Miriam GonzalezMy First Puppy Love
Remember when you were in grade school. Who was the girl you had your first crush on? For me that was Miriam Gonzalez. The first
John Wimsatt October 17, 2022 No Comments
Vision’s Prisoner
Whither go ye, nameless wizards, with robes out-reddening the sunset gleam? – We fare to find the jars of Solomon and liberate the imprisoned genii.
Christina Nordlander July 15, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (P-2)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit- Myself) Part Two Nehemiah reached his office and closed
Maryandra Barker May 21, 2022 2 Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter One – The Secret (P-3)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Part Three It was nearly midnight when
Maryandra Barker March 23, 2022 5 Comments
essay
Life without you
It’s not that I cannot imagine life without you When I walk across the street, I would have to do it on my own. When
Neha Radharapu February 4, 2022 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part VI of Book II)
Introduction: When Seanix Flannery’s ex-wife shows up and poses a threat to the safety of his family, he discovers just how much more dangerous the
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm April 19, 2022 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose and The Blood Peacock (Part VII of Book III)
*** The Rose and the Peacock The next time Jade awoke, she found herself in one of the psychiatric rooms at the hospital. She was
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm November 26, 2023 No Comments
#connection
Love in Limbo: Part 2
Mary weaves her way through the gravestones in the cemetery, the moonlight illuminating her way. She hates that the only sound that can be heard
Melissa Powers February 4, 2022 4 Comments
believe
Believe in You
In the depths of my heart, a fire burns bright A flame that flickers with hope and light It guides me through the darkest of
Amy Christie October 11, 2023 No Comments
40s soldier
Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 3
Walter leads her all the way up to her door and she feels like she’s on a date in the 1950s, or the 40s in
Melissa Powers January 3, 2022 No Comments
romance
Unrequited
Her eyes smile good morning as I enter We say hello. she grabs my attention casually The soft curvature of her smile takes my breath
James Jordan February 10, 2022 4 Comments
The Many Deaths of Mita (Part III)
*** Upsidedown When actor Keaton Macbeth and journalist Mita Lopez met, they had each unexpectedly met the love of their lives. From the start, life
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm November 27, 2023 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: The Jade Rose and the Blood Peacock (Part III of Book III)
Introduction: A zombie apocalypse tore the life of Seanix and Jade Flannery apart. First, it claimed dear friends and family, and then it robbed them
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm September 3, 2022 No Comments
falling
I think summers should come every five years. I need to live in the diamond snowbank of your smile and scorch every blue dawn gaze into
Kayla Tickle July 5, 2022 No Comments
Workings of a Star – Ch 2 – A Scifi Romance
It was only when Esme looked out that expanse of glass before her did she truly come to realize she was no longer on the
Shannon Bertone December 8, 2021 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Seven – The First Decisions (P-4)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Four Once Lilleth had
Maryandra Barker July 21, 2022 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part V of Book II)
Introduction: In the midst of a zombie apocalypse and a war with enemy factions, Seanix Flannery and his wife, Jade, faced unimaginable loss. All of
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm March 14, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Four – The Punishment (P-3)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit – Myself) Part Three The senior medic quickly stepped
Maryandra Barker April 1, 2022 No Comments
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Halloween Betrothal
It hit the floor with a thud. She watched in horror as the pumpkin basket bounced merrily off the floor of the patio scattering her
Charlotte Rodricks November 1, 2021 7 Comments
believe
Fairy Wish
In twilight’s hush, where shadows dance and play, A fairy’s wish takes flight in wondrous ways. With delicate wings, she flutters by, Her whispered words,
Amy Christie October 10, 2023 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S – Saving One Soul (Prologue)
(Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Prologue “Aaron Claviss White,” read the familiar writing across the inner cover of the small journal Nya White clutched in her
Maryandra Barker March 23, 2022 8 Comments
A Sad Decoration
The water was still, not a creature stirring in the dark depths of the ocean. It was a peaceful, silent scene. Then, off in the
Shannon Bertone December 7, 2021 No Comments
broken
In My Dreams
It was February or March when Stranded met Kingston for the first time online at 9 pm. At first, he was in love with Anna.
Victoria Mineva March 22, 2022 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: Shelter from the Storm (Part III of Book I)
A horrifying illness has gripped the world, causing the infected to go mad and cannibalize anyone and everyone around them. When Jade arrived at the
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm December 21, 2021 No Comments
Crime
Sonoma Lake Merlot: First Dates
Melinda checked her watch for the umpteenth time since she arrived at the restaurant. Taking a compact from her purse, she discreetly touched up her
Robin Honigsberg July 1, 2022 3 Comments
Abuse
Perfidious Paramour
The story that I am about to tell you is of a girl and a boy, of a man and a woman, of love and
Saim Khurshid July 31, 2021 6 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
comfort
Where Ages Meet: Ch. 4: Settling In
[Content Notes: Fantasy setting, magic] Read from the start | Read chapter 3 The still-animated trunk plunked the other bags down and started to unpack
Quillful Writer May 30, 2022 No Comments
Love
Spill
“And now, with your up-to-the-minute traffic reports, as always, here’s Knock-Knock Nick in the KXEF chopper. Nick?” “Thanks, Mark. I’m here over I-92, and boy
Tim McDaniel March 22, 2022 4 Comments
Cry
Skyscraping
Today is a strangely rainy day Is it connected to my crying? The silent cry is casual in March It is right after February’s lover
Victoria Mineva March 4, 2022 5 Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: Hell Unleashed(Part II of Book I)
Secrecy and Consequences as The Plot Sickens After Jade Malcolm and Seanix Flannery met, they fought for the ability to spend time together despite the
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm December 13, 2021 No Comments
Hand of Death chapter 3
Tayler breathed as she stood in front of the throne. She waited for Osiris to finish speaking with Wendy, taking her gloves off. Everything would
Cardaisha Johnson January 14, 2022 No Comments
confusion
Raindrop’s talk
Hearing the raindrops Creates realizations How deep your ocean of tears went Through your foggy life’s mops “I do not want to hear you,” Because
Victoria Mineva February 26, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter One – The Secret (P-4)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Author’s Note: Because this segment is so
Maryandra Barker March 23, 2022 9 Comments
blood
#1 Blood of the Covenant: Prologue — And So, It Begins
A paranormal horror romance What is this place? I gasp for air. I do not mean to, I just do. I do not mean to
Kai Parker December 2, 2021 3 Comments
beast
Of Beastly Beauty (Part V)
Introduction: After Raphaela Blackheart was kidnapped as a baby by the sorcerers Rolan and Lucia Blackheart and then raised as their own daughter, Raphaela’s life
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm September 3, 2022 No Comments
apocalypse
The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part VII of Book II)
Introduction: When Seanix Flannery’s ex-wife arrives in The Rock, he is frightened about how she will react to him. Then, after discovering that she suffered
Bernadette O'Leary-Malcolm May 15, 2022 No Comments
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Don’t Touch The Roses
The Ramblin’ Rose was a little florist run by a local eccentric in town named Isaac. It was tucked between the grocer and the bookshop,
Amanda Cessor April 1, 2022 No Comments
attraction
Blue Halcyon Days
Standing under a shimmering lampshade, Greg wasn’t sure this was a good idea. “It’s full of antioxidants and other vitamins. You know, all the good
Tanya Hall February 10, 2022 12 Comments
coffee
The Revealing Secret Affair with Joe — My Love
It’s scandalous. Absolutely scandalous! Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels It’s hard to keep my hands off of Joe. There is something about him that
Crystal Walker February 1, 2022 11 Comments
#love poem
I Knew a Boy
I knew a man once. Who was still just a boy. Who had been soured by his past, and a heartbreak he couldn’t forget. I
Court Young March 12, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Seven – The First Decisions (P-2)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Two As soon as
Maryandra Barker July 8, 2022 No Comments
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Anna Flynn June 15, 2022 1 Comment
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Where Ages Meet: Ch. 3: The First Test
[Content Notes: Fantasy setting, magic] Read from the start | Read chapter 2 Reaching down for one of Rick’s hands, he put that over the Charm
Quillful Writer May 30, 2022 No Comments
40s girl
Collide: Part 2
Derrick figures he could slip out during the “free time” they have every day and get away. He looks across the room at the clock
Melissa Powers December 27, 2021 No Comments
again
Once Again
He felt devastated and fell asleep from the tire. The last thing he remembered, was listening to Adele’s song “Set the fire to the rain”
Victoria Mineva March 11, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (P-7)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Seven Torren stared down
Maryandra Barker June 22, 2022 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter One – The Secret (P-2)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Credit- Myself) Part Two The man patiently waited for the
Maryandra Barker March 23, 2022 5 Comments
adventure
S.O.S Chapter Three – The First Steps (P-1)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Part One Nya felt dizzy, as though
Maryandra Barker March 23, 2022 No Comments
Workings of a Star – Ch 4 – A Scifi Romance
Perhaps Esme was starting to get used to these hallways. She didn’t mind the monotony. With nothing to distract herself, it made it easier to
Shannon Bertone December 11, 2021 No Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Three – The First Steps (P-4)
***Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ ____________________________________________________________________ (Photo Cover Credit- Myself) Part Four ———- After the Headmaster’s presentation
Maryandra Barker March 23, 2022 2 Comments
Love
Stumbling
You slipped out of my hands like water. Maybe it was because I am used to not having a grip over people and situations that
Neha Radharapu February 6, 2022 2 Comments
Mystic Heart
Elayna’s tawny nose was buried in her enchanca, her mismatched green and gold eyes locked on the map of Myst Academy’s ancient halls. Classes would
Mercy Elizabeth May 12, 2022 No Comments
40s girl
Collide: Part 1
May Bell Lee walks down the country road, wearing her favorite floral dress and heels. The boys are back from the front and her friend
Melissa Powers December 27, 2021 2 Comments
Matchmakers | Chapter 12 | Between a Cock and a Hard Place
Image sourced from FatSiberian from Pixabay After packing a couple of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches into her bag, Maisie grabs her camera and flicks
Crystal Walker April 20, 2022 3 Comments
adventure
S.O.S. Chapter Nine – The Hints of Burning Memories (P-4)
*** Want to start at the beginning? Here’s the link to the prologue: http://simily.co/all-stories/maryandramb/s-o-s-searching-out-souls/ _____________________________________________________________________ (Cover Photo Credit – Myself) Part Four “Now that we’ve
Maryandra Barker October 2, 2022 No Comments
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Slipping Time
I slipped on the wet pavement. I got to my feet and soon discovered it was five hours earlier. This was not the first time
Paul Levinson September 27, 2022 No Comments
Merger and Marriage
A BrandLand story * InfoCiti Tower was a flat glass sheet reaching from the sky to the ground, a grid of mint green lights against
Christina Nordlander April 22, 2022 No Comments
Bordello
Mori monologues – Peaceful
Dana White had an old friend owning a bordello. She wondered if someone still visits those places when there are so many motels. The woman
Victoria Mineva March 12, 2022 2 Comments
The Tube
There is a folk tale that all people are tied to their destined husband or wife by a red string that no-one can see. I
Christina Nordlander June 1, 2022 No Comments