accident
Proactive
The First Attempt There was a clatter and a thump. “Jesus Christ!” That was Dad. Mia leapt from her chair, bumping the kitchen table and
Tim McDaniel March 26, 2022 No Comments
Humor
Get ready for a laugh with a light-hearted humor read.
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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
candidate
The Weekly Informant’s Endorsements — the Shocking, Untold Story!
As our readers know, the upcoming presidential election will be one of vital importance not only to our nation, but to the world. However, with
Tim McDaniel January 9, 2022 No Comments
alien
Transplant Horror from Beyond Space
“Human, are you there?” The voice rasped out from the darkness under the stairs. The aliens preferred the dark, and they were given what they
Tim McDaniel March 28, 2022 2 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
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
cat
A Daylight Savings Conversation between Me, My Ten-Month-Old Daughter, and Our Cat
This is the conversation as it actually occurred. Me: It’s time to go to sleep, sweetie. Daughter: But, Father, it’s still light outside. Why must
Gene Glotzer March 13, 2022 1 Comment
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
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
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
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
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
#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
breasts
I Accidentally Flashed My Colleague and Gave Him the Chance to Stare Down My Shirt
For almost a decade, I worked for one of the English Schoolboards, first as a substitute Childcare
Robin Honigsberg July 3, 2022 No Comments
book group
Coughing Fit
I was annoyed when my husband started referring to our book group as “The Cult”, but mostly because part of me knew he was right.
Bo Lowry March 23, 2022 11 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
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
Ann Rice
Vampire Super Annoyed about All of the Daylight in Summertime
Hey, it’s me. The Vampire Lesteve. You might have met my brother, Lestat. Although, for your sake, I hope you haven’t. He can be super
Greg Thomas February 22, 2022 2 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
Confessions of a Dog Owner
About five years ago, I had decided to get a puppy as life was quite stressful for me then and I thought that it would
TzeLin Sam May 20, 2022 13 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
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
anti-christ
The New Kid
It started in the seventh grade. That was when the new kid came to our school, the antichrist I mean, and he sat right behind
Tim McDaniel January 12, 2022 No Comments
flash fiction
A Night of Passionfruit
A 500 word first date flash fiction. Pasito is an Australian passionfruit soft drink. “Tomato sauce?” “Prefer barbecue.” “Summer or winter?” “Winter. I like watching
Tanya Hall March 6, 2022 4 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
zombie
Taken, One After Another
Chad still hadn’t returned by morning. We all knew he’d been taken, just like Sandy. That was the way it was, ever since the dead
Tim McDaniel December 24, 2021 No Comments
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
Children
The Colour of Lies
The author’s note: “This story is written in good faith. And only meant to be read by ‘little people’ under the age of fourteen. And
Colin Devonshire May 13, 2022 No Comments
blamed
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Robin Honigsberg July 13, 2022 2 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
dance
Motion Happens
Raindrops, sliding off the windshield of the bus that’s tearing through the road in a damp summer air at 90 mph, looked like spermatozoa under
Andrey Lukyanov April 26, 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
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
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
romance
Matchmakers
Table of Contents | Serialized Fiction | Romantic Comedy Image created by the author via Canva; Image sourced by Pixabay Bad date after bad date,
Crystal Walker February 6, 2022 4 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
Convention
Children of the Nightcap
Yuri loosened his tie even more and gratefully accepted the drink from the waitress. Stupid company policy, to wear suits and ties on all business
Tim McDaniel January 8, 2022 No Comments
hero
Magic Squad!
Lieutenant David Moy bit his lower lip and looked back up at the eighteenth story ledge. The wind blustering along the street took one look
Tim McDaniel January 8, 2022 No 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
choice
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
Andrey Lukyanov April 28, 2022 No 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
Nature
An Open Letter to the Bird Outside My Window
I hope you chirp in hell. Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Dear Tiny Feathery Alarm Clock, At 5:03am on a Saturday morning, the last thing
Crystal Walker February 18, 2022 3 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
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
Open Letter
Dear Brain, WTF is Wrong with You Now?
The crazy dreams are back. I thought we settled this! Photo by Vladislav Muslakov on Unsplash Hey there brain, Let’s just cut to the chase.
Crystal Walker February 1, 2022 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
Santa’s Resignation Letter
I have debated whether or not to begin with my trademarked “Ho Ho Ho”, but I wish to convey the gravity of the matter. Let
Conor Matthews December 11, 2023 No Comments
frivolous
Victims
“Thought of someone to sue yet?” Bill’s dad called from the living room. “Not yet, dad.” Bill opened the refrigerator door. “Did you find the
Tim McDaniel January 9, 2022 2 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
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
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
mad scientist
Science BuzzKill Interview: Dr. Clive Crawley – Crawley, I Tell You!
Dr. Clive Crawley has made quite a splash – a less charitable person might say, a colossal ass of himself – with his presentation at
Tim McDaniel February 26, 2022 No 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
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
parenting
Another Gray Hair
Damn it, that banana peel is still sitting there, after I reminded him twice already. One of the biggest relenting challenges of being a parent
Michael Robert February 7, 2022 No Comments
cliche
The Known World
Tom’s smug appreciation of the great shrouded form squatting in the middle of the lab was interrupted by the ding of the elevator. The doors
Tim McDaniel February 16, 2022 No Comments
babysit
Yes – And Also I Really Did Need to Buy Cadmium – Cadmium, I Tell You!
“Ah! You are here, you have arrived! Good! Come in – out of the rain – No! You must step over the welcome mat –
Tim McDaniel March 25, 2022 No 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
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
George Washington
A Little-Known Historical Fact
“You know, Billy,” said George Washington, “When I was a young boy my mother used to say something to me, by way of encouraging me
Tim McDaniel January 28, 2022 1 Comment
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
#Halloween
Friendly Reminder: It’s OK to Eat Your Kid’s Halloween Candy (So They Don’t Have to)
It’s finally here. The day we’ve all been dreading. This is when the clock really starts. Halloween was just the lead-up to this nightmare. Now
Greg Thomas October 31, 2023 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
cat
I Do Have Half of an Octopus, I Believe It Is
“Bella! Bella!” The horrible screech caused Dr. Crawley to fumble the test tube, and a single drop flew out and hit the surface of the
Tim McDaniel March 4, 2022 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
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
Crystal Walker January 30, 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
Anna Clendening
Do You See Me? – Inspired by “Invisible” by Anna Clendening.
I wrote this story based on the song “Invisible” by Anna Clendening – I suggest listening to it after you finish reading! — Day 254
Kelsey Bjork September 6, 2022 No 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
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
Bogart
Every Person Comes to Rick’s
The cafe the Social Connectors sent her to was more crowded than she had expected. Tinny Mozart came over the large speakers on either side
Tim McDaniel January 25, 2022 No Comments
The Christmas Party
“Good evening, I’m Muire Geoghan for RTÉ’s general election results special coverage, and we can confirm at the current count the next government will most
Conor Matthews April 10, 2024 No Comments
food
The (Not So) Easy Bake Oven
The first Thanksgiving turkey I ever made. Everything I learned as a child did NOT help me. Image by Gerhard G. from Pixabay When I
Crystal Walker January 30, 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
#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
alien
The Lonesome Planet Travelers Advisory
Here is the latest update, brought to you by the Lonesome Planet Travelers Advisory Board, as certified by the Local Group. Those of you who
Tim McDaniel February 6, 2022 7 Comments
aging
Medicine Man
Grant Gatzke pointed with a shaking finger. “There’s one. A Pepsi, I think. It’s got that color.” Metallic blue glimmered in the weeds at the
Tim McDaniel February 20, 2022 2 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
friends with benefits
The Secret of “The Tragically Hip” Concert at “The Spectrum”: To this day, I don’t understand how no one noticed I was fooling around with one of our friends during the concert!
Since late high school, the people I had been friends with then and I were huge fans of “The Tragically Hip,” a Canadian band; I’ve
Robin Honigsberg July 4, 2022 No Comments
Applying the “Logic” of Vaccine Refusal to Other Public Health Issues
I drive drunk on a daily basis, and have for years. I’ve never killed anyone, and haven’t ever been involved in a collision, not even
Michael Burg August 10, 2021 4 Comments
Humor
Thank Goodness Instant Replay Can Remind Me How Olympians Made A Mistake
Phew! Thank goodness for instant replay and long-lasting shots of the Olympic athletes grappling with their mistake. Last night I was privileged to watch an
Michael Robert February 10, 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
#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
Magic
The Pleasing Life and Fortunate Death of Joe Pancake
Once upon a time there was a wizard. Now, I don’t have to tell you that wizards can give you anything you want – an
Tim McDaniel April 9, 2022 No Comments
Crime
Magic Squad!
Lieutenant David Moy bit his lower lip and looked back up at the eighteenth story ledge. The wind blustering along the street took one look
Tim McDaniel February 6, 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
LGBTQ
The Gay Agenda (a poem)
Poems I wrote in quarantine, part 2 There is no collective bargaining for us No HR department mediating conflictNo board of ethics,Annual meetings, Budget proposals,
Casey Lawrence January 24, 2022 2 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
alien
Another View of the Matter Addressed in Shelley’s “Ozymandias”
The forcebeams were almost invisible, thin shafts of gleaming air. As they cut into the limestone, a slight spray of dust erupted at the point
Tim McDaniel January 25, 2022 1 Comment
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
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
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
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
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
authors
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
Andrey Lukyanov April 26, 2022 No Comments
Capitalism
Meet the New Boss
“And then over at Hower and Drake, I learned how to play bocce – that’s this game with balls, kind of like bowling – and
Tim McDaniel December 20, 2021 No Comments
The Soul-crushing Miracle of Transforming Your Life
We’ve all been there. You sit and make a list of all of the things you need to do. Organize the list. Realize the list
Greg Thomas February 11, 2022 No Comments
Waking Up With a Strange Hat
The 30-day writing thing continues. “Ready for some coffee?” she asked as I wandered into the kitchen. I nodded yes and smiled She had her
James Jordan May 22, 2022 1 Comment
Why the Aliens Did What They Did to that Suburb of Madison, Wisconsin
Mary shook her head. She sat amid the rumpled sheets, her eyes downcast. Mark sat on the edge of the bed, slumped and sweaty. Mark
Tim McDaniel March 29, 2022 No Comments
Children
Hop and Hop with Gleepglop-Geep! A Bedtime Reader
Gleepglop-Geep is curled up under the dried leaves, warm and comfortable. But not sleeping! Gleepglop-Geep knows that sleeping is dangerous, and she is far too
Tim McDaniel February 10, 2022 No Comments