DRAMA STORIES
The ode lives upon the ideal, the epic upon the grandiose, the drama upon the real. - Victor Hugo
Present and Promise: A Mostly True Story
I wasn’t expecting anything. Yet, there it was. The unmistakable drone of the … well … drone dropping a package on the front stoop. I
This Old Dog
Passing it down Image by Author Upon his bed the old dog rests,So tired from the day.The workload on the farm now tests,Brings out more
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
The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part II of Book II)
*** After the childhood home of Jade Flannery was overrun by the dead, her husband, Seanix, fought to rescue Jade and their two children, Nici
The Many Deaths of Mita (Part II)
Recap: After a whirlwind, very public romance with globally renowned actor, Keaton Macbeth, journalist Mita Lopez found the happiness that she had longed for throughout
S.O.S. Chapter Ten – The First of Many (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
August 13: Today In HistoryTHE CITY OF BERLIN SEPARATES INTO EAST AND WEST!
On August 13, 1961, shortly after midnight, the Wall between East and West Berlin began to be built. The military used barbed wire to make
Tame Your Demons
Jackie would forever be sixteen. Which sucked major ass once they thought about it and in hindsight making a deal with the devil at sixteen
Flame Paladin – Chapter 2: Metahuman
As Nia closes in, Chelsea dances to the side and with a snap she launches a fire arrow. The attack splashes against Nia’s leg as
Group?
Charlotte twirled and picked at the short, brunette hairs covering her nubby forehead, leaned down to pick the fuzzies off her emerald sweater with her other
The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part IV of Book II)
Introduction: After suffering unimaginable hardships that nearly claimed their lives and tore their marriage apart, Seanix and Jade Flannery found Jade’s brother, Billy, and were
The Monastery
It had been two years since my life in the outside world ended and my new one began here in the monastery. We called it
Matchmakers | Chapter 6 | What the Puck?
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Sitting at her mahogany desk, Maisie flips through her mail, trying to stay distracted from last night’s date with
Cellarella
There once was a young girl whose mother was gravely ill and whose father was an arrogant asshole. He did not care about the woman
Of Beastly Beauty(Part I)
The story you only thought you knew. *** Spawned Lucia and Rolan Blackheart were destined to meet. They were two of a kind, born to
(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,
The Unexpected Dinner Guest
This is it. I thought to myself as I walked out of the arrival hall at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. It had been many years
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
North
I saw you somewhere before. You are like that white female wolf prowling in the glade of snow. Across the frozen lakes, in uneven debris
August 19: Today In HistoryUS CIA SPY PILOT SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN RUSSIAN PRISON!
On August 19, 1960, U.S. CIA U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers was condemned to ten years in prison in the USSR, having confessed to espionage.
THE SILK UPON HER GRAVE
Now he unfolds silk upon her cold, cold grave. He is giving her the dresses that her young heart once craved. While she was living
OUTLAWS BURNED THE BARN DOWN
Jesse James is done dead and gone. But other outlaws have come along. Wanted posters are all over town. Little old ladies have their shades
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
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
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
WALK A MILE
We never know what the world will hold. We never know how things will go. We don’t know what is coming around the bend. You
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
A Moment That’s A Little Off
Right this second… An inflammatory thought! An idea turned cold. If you want to torture a person just put him/her on your life schedule and
Thunk
July 16, 2022 St. Sebastian’s Hospital Princeton, New Jersey To whom it may concern: Hello, my name is Wanda Marie James, and, on my deathbed,
Holmes Institute: Prequel: Following in His Footsteps
[Content Notes: Adopted family, swearing, cliquey school dynamics | Jasper reference] Summary: Before Jasper was enrolled in Holmes Institute, she was a problem child in a
Lie to Me
“Lie to me.” Three words. Three innocent little words. Well, they seemed innocent enough on their own. Still, what was she to do? She’d already
Contamination
A story of the repair workers When the nice grey-haired physician – she looked like a secondary-school counsellor – finished, Jannike’s gaze slid out the
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
When do I see you again?
Valery was on a walk. She hated crowded places. That was the reason why she usually went out into the night. The streets were empty
Lunch Time
I hate this time of day. I mean really hate it. I think I walk a little slower, wandering the long hallways on the way
The June Birthday Girls: Correcting their selective memories as to why our friendships ended provided closure
For many years, June was a celebratory month. By the time I finished high school, five of my friends had birthdays during the first two
Meet Moi
I’ve borrowed some money from people with no intention of paying it back. Fuck ’em, the whole thing would resolve by itself eventually or at
I WISH THINGS WERE LIKE THEY USED TO BE
Oh, I’d love to see Grandma Pearl and Grandma Emma again. I’d love to hear Uncle Curtis play the banjo down in Nebo Bend. I’d
The Death of a Professor
Death to Israel’s apologists! Professor Kruger blamed himself for the graffiti sprawled in white spray paint on the bricks of the south wall of Altman
PEOPLE COME FROM DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS
People, around the world, come from different environments. They have different cultures, languages, life experiences, education and thoughts about things in life. So, people will
A New Year’s Eve Disaster: Part 2
I open my eyes to blinding lights overhead and hear the familiar steady beep of a heart monitor. The smell of antiseptic fills my nostrils
The Man Who Wears the Sun on His Face
A certain amount of preparation needs to be done before I decide to wear the sun on my face. Sooner than I can synthesize my
My Mother Broke Her Hip And Had Surgery Today: I wasn’t allowed to be there, but my sister was…
Being estranged from my family means I’m never told anything. But this time, it was serious. My mother fell and fractured her hip Tuesday night.
The Sacred Angels Academy Haunting — Part Three: New Friends
March 16 Maggie awoke to the sound of rain against the window pane, but the room was brightly lit by the lights left turned on
Holmes Institute: Ch. 1: Choices
[Content Notes: Swearing | Jasper reference] Summary: Being one of the top students at Holmes Institute involves more responsibilities than Jasper Madero really wants. Luckily,
Cursed Time Lovers: Chapter 4
Miranda opens her eyes to a blur of shapes surrounding her. She feels damp all over and the cool temperature in the room causes her
Wings for Wheels: Part 2
For over a year he lived in Sampaguita’s apartment down in Vero Beach. He joked that she hadn’t needed to give him a place to
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
LIFE IS A WINDING ROAD
Life is a winding road. You never know which way to go. Sometimes you want to figure it all. What is life all about? Life
The Many Deaths of Mita (Part I)
Into the Unknown… With a Bang Lessons, Reality, and Comeuppance “There is only one act that rivals and defeats the peril found within the most
Magic Love, Heart Sight
In twilight realms of mystic dreams, Where spirits roam, A wondrous place of enchantment beams, Where incantations gleam. *** The moon and stars shine bright
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
ARE YOUR DREAMS REAL?
Every man or woman has dream within themselves, to reach a goal in life, while there is still time left. They want to find an
Alchemist’s Due
Leckin gnashed his molars on his goza as he inhaled from it. The goza hissed as the device took in oxygen and transmuted it into
Eternal Song
In the realm of the divine, where melodies reign, A song of eternity echoes through the rain, A tune so pure, so sweet, so full
Tightrope
Now, the gymnast walks carefully across the tightrope with each step growing in importance. Beneath her is a bed of nails that she laid herself
A Day Like No Other: A Short Story
TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide event. Violet was getting sleepy. The last thing she saw was a photo of her as a child with her family on
The Fox
I straightened my back and took a deep breath while summoning every ounce of courage that I had to ask the beautiful woman for her
Meet Arnold (aka “Glitter”)
A supporting character in the serialized RomCom “Matchmakers” Saving the best for last in this group of friends, meet Arnold (aka “Glitter.”) “Arnold is a
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
Matchmakers | Episode 1 | The British-American Blues
Photo by Valeria Boltneva from Pexels Here we go again. Another shitty date that I wish I could move out from under. Sitting here, twirling
MAKING MONEY AS A SONGWRITER
Do you want to be a songwriter in the music business? Do you want to make money as a songwriter? First, you will need to
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
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY
People play games all the time. Why? Because it is what they want to do. It is fun to play games and not face reality.
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
TIMES CHANGE
You get up one morning. Then you realize, times have changed. Suddenly, you realize things are different, and the times have really changed. What happened?
STANDING ON SHAKY GROUND
I never thought you’d leave me, but I was wrong. One kiss on the cheek, and you were gone. I stood in dismay, as you
The Jade Rose: Ladybug, Black Ops, & Zombie Pops (Part I of Book II)
Introduction: In a world where a zombie apocalypse was impossible, the impossible struck the world with horror and death. Seanix and Jade Flannery sought shelter
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
The Many Lives of Mita (Part V)
*** Introduction: After an assault left her trapped in her own body, unable to move, speak, or open her eyes, Mita Lopez’s boyfriend and parents
Standing Still
“Are you sure you wanna do this, doc?” The patrolman gestured across the lobby at the subject. “He’s got some sort of a device, with
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
Zode
There wasn’t a word for how she felt about her mother. All the words she knew were either positive, negative, or neutral. Her mother wasn’t
Into My Shadow: Dark Beginnings
[Content Notes: swearing, non-graphic torture.] Another lightning spell ripped through him, forcing Dira to tense and thrash uncontrollably in his narrow cage. Wooden bars all
The Jade Rose: Beginning of the End (Part I of Book I)
Introduction: In a world where the scientific community believed it knew everything, including that a zombie apocalypse was impossible, science learned the hard way that
THE GOOD ROAD OR THE BAD ROAD
Each person has two roads in life to choose from, the good or the bad. It is left up to each person which road to
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
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
Meet Maisie Jones
The main character in the serialized RomCom “Matchmakers” Image created via Canva and using a stock image from Pixabay Taking a little bit of a
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
UNDERSTANDING THINGS IN LIFE
People don’t understand things the same way. People have different educational backgrounds, and they come from different environments. They have lived different lives. Also, they
Signatures
“It was a goddamn oddball thing to do,” said Paden, his voice tinny over the cheap standard suit radios we’d been issued. I turned my
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
DO YOU STILL LOVE ME LIKE YOU USED TO?
We said it was over. Then we said goodbye. But as you were leaving, I saw a tear in your eyes. Is it really over?
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
Hidden Secrets – Part Two: Fake Friendships
The plumber placed his tools on a drop cloth to keep Courtney’s floor clean. But cleanliness was the last thing on her mind. Her stomach
S.O.S. Chapter Three – The First Steps (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 Cover Credit- Myself) Part Two Aaron reached the outskirts of
The Cruise Ship: Tidal wave
Lyla stumbled on the deck, making sure not to drop her bottle of champagne. She and her husband, Cameron, had another fight. Lyla had gone
Of Beastly Beauty(Part III)
The story you only thought you knew. *** Introduction: Reyon and Raphaela Blackheart were raised by the two most evil beings of any realm, Rolan
The Night At The Coffee Shop
I observed the customers walking into the coffee shop like an evening rush hour. The potent smell of brewing espresso lit my nostrils on fire.
S.O.S. Chapter Six – The Assessments (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 Nya staggered to
Freddy’s New Life
Freddy sees something big. Now he has to go into witness protection. He needs the next available vehicle ASAP. Photo by Christian Lue on Unsplash
The tree
It was the second half of December. The sky was darker and grayer than usual days. The day was chilled and spooky. Two people walked
Fire Season
Something was very wrong with the fields in Drift City, but no one could say exactly what the problem was. What was once a fertile
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
YOU DECIDE WHERE YOU GO IN LIFE
You are the only one that can decide where you go in society or the world. It is left up to you to try and
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
PEOPLE WON’T STEAL THIS FROM YOU
Some people may try to steal your money. Some people may try to steal your car. Also, some people might try to steal your land,
WHO ARE THE OUTLAWS?
Who are the outlaws in society today? Look around yourself in the world every day. What do you see? You can always tell who the
S.O.S. Chapter Ten – The First of Many (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 Torren had fully