Dogs
Breeding… The Vicar’s Way
A humorous story, passing down the generations in my family. The moonlight blue saloon drew up in the drive at 4pm one sunny Saturday by
This Life's Illusions March 6, 2022 6 Comments
Happy Reads
Lean into something lighthearted with happy reads intended to boost your mood 🙂
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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
cats
Petie, the Cat
Petie, the Cat Miss woke to a horrendous sound on her first morning on the Big Island. Her friend had some weird coughing through the
Mollie Lyon October 7, 2023 2 Comments
Modern Stove Hounds-The Introduction to Miss- Stories.-A nurse at a high school, covertly a writer.
They gather in the hall. A few adults carry travel mugs, sipping the coffee, some have their coffee from the national coffee shop. One sits
Mollie Lyon May 8, 2022 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
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
Dog
New Trick
The phone rang. Actually, it didn’t ring. It played that stupid “Who Let the Dogs Out” song. Jesse had made it do that, had downloaded
Tim McDaniel January 2, 2022 2 Comments
Easter Playboy Bunny – Miss Story Eight
Miss chuckled at the e mail this morning. “Tre’On is wearing Playboy bunny shorts. I sent him to the office.” He didn’t make it to
Mollie Lyon May 8, 2022 No 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
birds
Bird Spell
Birdsong melodies surround me early in the morning inviting me to sit a spell (the birds are casting spells) their enchantment takes hold it takes hold
Jackye Smith June 29, 2023 No Comments
#pets
Two Paths Crossing
The story of a broken heart healed and a tiny life saved Photo by Victor Grabarczyk on Unsplash In the beginning, I did not like
Crystal Walker August 6, 2022 No 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
Your dreams can get you through life!
DREAMS
You can have a dream that will carry you through life. It will get you to your next day. You can dream of a better
Walker Ikard January 25, 2024 No Comments
funny story
They say; ‘Some people just shouldn’t drive!’
I hope you enjoy this change from the darker poems. This is a short, humorous story; a little light relief to accompany you and your
This Life's Illusions March 21, 2022 10 Comments
SONGS ARE IMPORTANT TO ALL OF US IN LIFE!
SONGS ARE IMPORTANT
The world needs great songs that present messages for people to hear. People are searching for so many things in life. A songwriter can always
Walker Ikard April 1, 2022 2 Comments
challenge
Challenge Accepted
I’ve been challenged on Medium to write at least three hundred words a day in the month of November. If anyone is on this site
Mollie Lyon November 3, 2023 2 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
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
The End of School- Miss Story Twelve
Miss sat at her desk. The school year was winding down and hints of spring came hit or miss. One of her favorite students walked
Mollie Lyon September 25, 2022 No Comments
Funny
World Cup 2014: A Story of the Curse of the Voodoo Bears
A true story created by yours truly – Satire Joachim looked at me as I considered his request. “So you and your boys want to
TzeLin Sam December 12, 2022 1 Comment
Little things can make you happy in life!
LITTLE THINGS MAKE YOU HAPPY
Little things can make you happy in life. A smile from someone you love can brighten up your day. Your dog, licking your hand, showing
Walker Ikard January 24, 2024 No Comments
motivational
A Shadow of My Current Self
A brief motivational poem, a reminder to myself and others for the difficult days which we all experience. When your silhouette falls like a shadow
This Life's Illusions February 25, 2022 9 Comments
happiness
Create Your Own Reality
If it is true your thoughts and dreams create your reality. What type of reality would you create in your life. Now at this very
John Wimsatt December 3, 2022 No Comments
alcohol
My Liver Told Me to “F*ck Off” and I Deserved It
I take full responsibility for what I did to my body that night. Photo by Kinga Cichewicz on Unsplash A few weeks ago, I let
Crystal Walker February 1, 2022 2 Comments
I am Edith
David woke up not knowing where he was. He panicked before he realized he was in a bed! Then he remembered, “David…. My son David!”
Keegan Meyer March 13, 2024 No Comments
Christmas
A Tropical, Atypical Christmas
There is no snow but plenty of ribbons and bows, There is no real tree but no less Christmassy, There is no need for a
TzeLin Sam December 20, 2022 4 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
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
Commitment
How Did You Meet The Love Of Your Life?
Tell me the story of that special moment when it all happened for you. Was this moment something you planned or something that happened just
John Wimsatt November 13, 2022 1 Comment
All people want to live a good life!
LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT
How do you live a good life? People will have many different answers on how to live a good life. But life is really what
Walker Ikard January 26, 2024 No Comments
anger
Paper, Pen And A Few Buttons
I’m fucking tired of typing in a program. Sick of the fucking thing correcting me as I go along. Oh, really dear program, this sentence
Andrey Lukyanov April 29, 2022 No Comments
begin
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
Amy Christie October 12, 2023 No Comments
Books
The Final Page: Part 2 of 5 — T’san Tun 115CE
A journey through the history (and future?) of books The Final Page is an exploration of writing through history and the future. Join me on a
Kai Parker November 30, 2021 No 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
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
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
open to feedback
Between the Park Bench and the Lamp Post
(Cover Photo Credit- fortune.com) —– The Park Bench sat in the corner of the city park, next to his friend the Lamp Post. They rested
Maryandra Barker March 23, 2022 8 Comments
Christmas
5 Things You Don’t Know About Christmas in Malaysia
At the risk of sounding presumptuous, I might be the only Malaysian that you follow on Simily so today’s topic might be interesting to you
TzeLin Sam December 17, 2022 3 Comments
What would you need to live the good life?
LIVING THE GOOD LIFE
You can live a good life by being free to choose what and who you become in life. If you can choose your job or
Walker Ikard January 25, 2024 No Comments
#escape
My Father, the Square
“Dad, I can’t measure twice to cut once like you. I need to freehand everything.” As a creative freestyling everything I did, I could never relate
A.K. Noctua July 11, 2022 No Comments
NOTHING TAKES THE PLACE OF YOU
The heavens, they glow. The rivers, they flow. The sun shines through the trees. The birds sing in the still of the night. But nothing
Walker Ikard March 30, 2022 No Comments
final
Finally Got It Down or Jerry Stahl and his story Kicking the Horse
Oh, hello there, blank page! It is being typed with Times New Roman font.Why not: Themes Old Catholic, Days Old Gregorian, Best Somehow Baltic, Zuzhelitsa
Andrey Lukyanov April 26, 2022 No Comments
Sparkly as Her Name- Miss Story Eleven
Miss started at the school mid year, after Christmas break, when mornings were still dark. She watched the sunrises every morning as she monitored temperatures
Mollie Lyon July 26, 2022 No Comments
Alone
Reading the Zodiac
Happy mood today Reading the Zodiac Enjoying the fake fact About meeting the soulmate That seems somehow away From my life, or unavailable? Time fly
Victoria Mineva April 25, 2022 No Comments
beauty
He chose the moon
A short poem about love and beauty, or the beauty of love. … Her beauty was the moon Ageless. Pure. Endless. Serenely smiling Softly whispering
This Life's Illusions March 5, 2022 7 Comments
child development
Baby Talk
The excitement of watching and waiting for a child to speak – the patiently impatient ears and heart – the thrill of their first ‘almost’
This Life's Illusions March 14, 2022 6 Comments
Books
The Final Page: Part 3 of 5 — Robert Stone 1980
A journey through the history (and future?) of books The Final Page is an exploration of writing through history and the future. Join me on
Kai Parker November 30, 2021 No Comments
WHEN SOMEONE IN LIFE LEAVES YOU!
WHY DID YOU HAVE TO LEAVE?
I picked a lovely flower for you today. I placed a red rose on your grave. I thought of memories of a life spent together.
Walker Ikard March 30, 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
Short Story
The Bet
19-year-old Alan and his 48-year-old Uncle Quest headed to one of the checkout lines at the Wal-Mart near their house. As he was pushing their
Gerald Washington May 14, 2022 10 Comments
cyborg
Cerise Sky Memories
I remember a childhood that didn’t exist. Hot apple pies cooling on park benches. Small toes pressed into scorching white sand. Snowball fights leaving crisp,
Wendy Nikel August 27, 2021 2 Comments
alien
Taking the Waters
“It just doesn’t make sense!” Dr. Emma Zee jammed her hands in the pockets of her white lab coat and glared out at the sea.
Tim McDaniel September 6, 2023 No Comments
Christmas
Trash or Treasure?
It is that time of the year again! Christmas is coming. You have to make sure that your house is clean for visitors. You decide
TzeLin Sam December 21, 2021 4 Comments
Don't read while hungry!
“Dad’s Donut Shop”
Everyone said the business was a crazy thing to invest in, but dad loved donuts. We knew how much of a morning person he was,
Vanessa Lewis September 3, 2023 No Comments
birthday
A Perfectly Imperfect Day in the Land of Ice and Fire
The best day of my life was celebrating a cold and dreary birthday in Iceland. Photo by S Migaj from Pexels Most stories reminisce about
Crystal Walker February 4, 2022 No Comments
Beach
Green Flash
Green Flash They say On the rare breathless moment Setting sun succumbs to becalmed sea At far precipice of endless azure ocean A flash of
Donald J. Bingle November 22, 2021 No Comments
You can always learn something new every day!
SOCIOLOGY OF LEARNING
We will always be able to learn something new. Learning goes on through your entire life. It is a daily process where you gather and
Walker Ikard April 18, 2022 No Comments
Art Cafe
Only Yours
“Have you heard about the new “Only Yours” art cafe, Dana?”, Leyla asked. “Yes, but I have not visited it yet,” Dana replied. “Let’s visit
Victoria Mineva April 21, 2022 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
Fiction
To The One I Used To Know
To the one, I used to know Thank you for your warmth and glow Many days were exceptional because of you The still of your
Devyn Beal March 7, 2022 No Comments
EDUCATION FOR LIFE
Education is a lifelong process. You can learn something every day, if you try. You can learn something from people, books, magazines, internet, movies and
Walker Ikard March 30, 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
confidence
A Shooter’s Conscience is the Key to Success
In basketball, there is a thing called the shooter’s conscience. This is when someone knows his or her capability and has full confidence that the
James Jordan March 16, 2022 No Comments
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
Permission
Wren swallowed, looking into Tayler’s golden eyes as her back hit the wall and her practice sword hit the ground. “Princess,” she mumbled, fully aware
Cardaisha Johnson February 3, 2022 No Comments
Summer Rules
Stay out until the street lights come on, and the skeeters start to bite. Catch a few lightning bugs in your back yard, as you
Mollie Lyon May 31, 2022 2 Comments
childhood
The Povitica Polka
Discovering this savory bread while learning about my heritage Photo by Klaus Nielsen from Pexels I have always been intrigued to learn about my family’s
Crystal Walker February 1, 2022 No Comments
Black History Month
Black in Color
The melodies are playing our song Full of black in color Rich with shades of mahogany Smooth like ebony Sweet like the blackened berries In
Devyn Beal February 7, 2023 No Comments
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
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
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
conor
The Tale Of Yuri; Don’t Feel Insignificant
There was once a country in Europe. A country where a man called Yuri lived. Yuri was raised by hard working parents who wanted him
Conor Matthews July 16, 2022 2 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
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WALKER IKARD
Hello, I’m Walker Ikard. I wanted to introduce myself to the writing community. I’m the son of world famous, Osie Whitaker Ikard. Osie, along with
Walker Ikard January 28, 2024 No Comments
WRITING HIT SONGS
So, you want to write some hit songs that get recorded by famous singers in the music business. Where do you start? How do you
Walker Ikard April 12, 2022 No Comments
cozy
That magical moment
That magical moment when rain drifts on my window And I can feel it on my skin, That magical moment when all is clear and
The Lazy Bookista Writes June 26, 2022 No Comments
inspirational
Paradox
3 Haikus The smoky scent of burnt flowers from a candle freshens up the room. —- Faded colors of air-dried blush pink rose petals brightens
TzeLin Sam May 15, 2022 11 Comments
“Answer What Calls: A pep talk”
“Writing is a calling. If you have it on your heart to write, that call is there for a reason.” Recently I heard Denzel Washington,
Vanessa Lewis March 4, 2024 No Comments
#pets
Catching the napping cat
Our animal companions are a constant source of entertainment and company. I didn’t intend offering a home to a cat, but she intending living with
This Life's Illusions March 22, 2022 7 Comments
MY LIFE AT THE OLD HOME PLACE!
THE OLD HOME PLACE
As I travel down Nebo Road, I go back to where the old home place used to be. It was located at the end of
Walker Ikard March 30, 2022 No Comments
comedy
An Important Decision
You shift your weight from one leg to the other fully aware of the fact that it is a bad habit of yours to lean
TzeLin Sam June 5, 2022 12 Comments
Life happens to all of us!
MEANING OF LIFE
You start out young. You end up old. Where did all the time go? You spend all your money. You waste all your time. Then
Walker Ikard March 30, 2022 No Comments
People will never steal your education from YOU!
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,
Walker Ikard April 18, 2022 No Comments
cats
Home On A Tuesday
Outside the wind is gusting, screeching, giving voice to the complaints of all who must brave the day’s weather. Birds take shelter in nests of
Anne Ternes May 13, 2022 4 Comments
Bed and Breakfast
Snow Day!
The guests arrived after 10 pm. 10:19, to be exact. I must have dozed off while waiting for their arrival, but the doorbell in this
Vanessa Lewis February 15, 2024 No Comments
Poem
To You, My Muse
Are you visited by your muse, or is she your constant companion? What form does she take? Do you know her appearance or her voice?
This Life's Illusions April 8, 2022 7 Comments
#women
Vibe Diva
As insane as it may seem I remember once I’ve had a dream, Pristine in every single aspect, all colorful and drastic, She appeared to
Andrey Lukyanov April 26, 2022 2 Comments
TRY A LITTLE KINDNESS IN LIFE!
LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE COUNT
The little things in life always count. If you show a little kindness along the way, it will always be appreciated. It will count and
Walker Ikard April 11, 2022 6 Comments
D I Jolly
Saúber by D. I. Jolly
“Oh, I don’t want to be doing this anymore” “Shut up. Just, shut up.” “I just wanna go home.” “Well, you can’t!” “Why not?” Josh
D. I. Jolly March 4, 2024 No Comments
awkward but cute
Exchange from the Heart
Being on the third floor of a city apartment, his kitchen only caught short glimpses of natural light. The winter made that time even shorter,
Quillful Writer November 30, 2021 2 Comments
Spiritual blackbird trying to help us all on earth!
BLACKBIRD
An old man was down on his luck. So, he rolled the dice for one more buck. He was just trying to find someone to
Walker Ikard March 29, 2022 4 Comments
Because I Love You
Winters were always Niko’s favorite. He loved the snow, and the cold, and the dark, vast nights. He loved being able to wear nice sweaters
Annie Ucci April 15, 2024 No Comments
Do you love to write songs?
YOU WANT TO BE A SONGWRITER
Do you want to be a songwriter? Do you want to write beautiful songs that people listen to on the radio and other places? Do
Walker Ikard January 28, 2024 No Comments
flash fiction
Petal Pills
A 500-word flash fiction piece. “Hydroxyzine.” “Excuse me?” I cleared my throat and pointed to the row of small circular welts on her exposed arm.
Tanya Hall February 26, 2022 9 Comments
Events
Decades of Fashionable Spirito-Irresponsibility
Many things have been left to decide for the people instead of people themselves. Their egos, their souls, their everlasting desire to advance in life,
Andrey Lukyanov August 16, 2022 No Comments
Frogs
A Love Song for the Hard of Hearing
Some frogs seem to be louder than others. This poem was inspired by some particularly deafening ones which dominate a memory decades later. *** In
This Life's Illusions June 2, 2022 22 Comments
Fiction
The Butterfly in Effect
The butterfly gains its wings After being consumed in a cocoon For days or weeks on end What sacrifice must’ve been made To be turned
Devyn Beal March 3, 2022 No Comments
You can educate yourself!
EDUCATE YOURSELF
You don’t have to go to a fancy college to get a good education. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t go to college if you
Walker Ikard January 25, 2024 No Comments
#pets
Two Paths Crossing
The story of a broken heart healed and a tiny life saved Photo by Victor Grabarczyk on Unsplash In the beginning, I did not like
Crystal Walker February 1, 2022 No Comments
PEOPLE LIVE DIFFERENT LIVES!
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
Walker Ikard March 30, 2022 No Comments