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The first five chapter to my boxing novel, The 12th Round. Boxing is all Jack Thorgan knows. He's ate, slept and breathed the game for as long as he can remember. His circle as small as his apartment, a testament to his dedication to this life. That was until his… Read More
Imibanire y'imiryango kumpande zombi uko yahozeho igihe imiryango yabaga imazegushyingira nubu uko iyomiryango ibana, ningaruka kubavukiye muri uwo muryango Read More

Tags: children, family

Ninth born of house Ndlovu-Sana, Thato Ndlovu-Sana is researching Sedibeng palace records for the sake of her sisterhood. But big brother Malusi and his psychotic wife show up to say hello. The problem, getting to the palace from his own lands would have taken days. So, what does he really… Read More

Book / Young Adult

August 26, 2024

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A pair of rival twin sisters, Mia and Cady, have to get over their dislike of each other in order to save Mia from getting sent to a college in Sweden! What do they find out about each other? Can they reconcile despite years of hatred towards each other and… Read More
In the hearts of people who do not know what tomorrow will bring--there's always hope. Read More
A child who wants to branch out and find themselves. A father who is indifferent and wants to keep the norm. A grandfather who differentiates between the two. A grandmother who wants to bring them back together. This is a story of a multi dimensional family. Read and enjoy. Read More

Tags: family, pain

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A core desire of mine is to be the inspiration that makes others accomplish their goals, and I be the first person they come running to and share their success with me. Read More
lady grimbert's dream of becoming a mother comes true when she adopts two twins from an orphanage. excitement turns to concern as the children remain silent and strange occurrences begin happening in her mansion. as the days pass, lady grimbert's worry grows as the house becomes colder, noises echo through… Read More
Jatin's vacation is shattered by news of his parents' severe accident. In a hospital's cold corridors, he confronts their critical conditions, finding solace in an emotional embrace with his brother, Jay. Read More
Broken Angel Wings, Into Tribulation, published on Amazon in e-book and print is a 571 page novel. Becca is a flight nurse who has flown a Husky float plane into the wilds of the Cascade across into Canada alone for many years to attend to the health needs of lumberjacks… Read More
Two very different sisters reluctantly go away on a family holiday to Cornwall, but events don't unfold the way either of them expect... Read More

Poem / Humor

July 28, 2024

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Just another short poem inspired by a family get together the other week when we all met at the beach huts. Dedicated to my nephew Christopher. Read More
She had left without a word, a mother whose burdens and struggles had become too much to bear. Her departure was abrupt, a sudden separation from the life and love she had once embraced. The child, innocent and unaware, now faced a world that seemed inexplicably emptier, the questions mounting… Read More

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A poem about being the youngest child in family with two older boys. This is coming from the point of view of someone who has experienced everything the youngest child can experience. Read More
A woman found inspiration in life outside of her world. She had seen happiness around her from a childhood memory. It was like a movie that enabled her to live life with a grateful heart. Read More
A mother reflects on her past actions and feels guilty for showing favoritism to her children. She recognizes that her unequal treatment has caused hurt and tension within the family. Realizing the importance of fairness and emotional support, she seeks to make changes by acknowledging her mistakes, apologizing to her… Read More
In a realm where magic is a tightly controlled resource, six lab-created experiments - Riley, Cameron, Emerson, Elliot, Remi, and Lane - are conditioned to believe that 'approved' magic is a sham. Born from science rather than inheritance, their powers are deemed 'unnatural' and 'stolen', fueling their quest for vengeance… Read More

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|18X FEATURED · WORKING ON OFFLINE · AMBYS 2024 GRAND FAVORITE!| Daniel Matton wasn't ready for an adventure, not until 3023 sent him into space on a journey to prehistoric times. The prehistoric animals test his patience, but Dan must endure all the pain and suffering to return home safely.… Read More
This poem is one that I wrote after a particularly difficult depression that I was facing and guilt that my son was the only thing holding me here. It's an encouraging poem that helped me see a way through it. Read More
The story is a fan fiction story based on the TV show Reba, in which Reba's three oldest children, Cheyenne, Kyra, and Henry, move back to Houston with their families, surprising Reba, who is happy to see them. They tell Reba that they missed her, and each other, and that… Read More
A story of a young man that was born into a mafia, he doesn't want the fate of becoming a criminal. He tries to escape from his father's infernal grasp- by killing him. Will he get away with it? Or will he turn out like his father, a wanted criminal… Read More
The reason why I hate my mom 1.she is choosing my cousin over me 2 she is saying mean stuff about me the she has never said before because my cousin is here Example:- he is so annoying .You will be locked in here the whole summer .Forget about him… Read More

Tags: family

A daughter learning what it really means when her father says she is "just like her mother." Read More
This is a story of love, loss, and the hope of reunion, exploring the idea that fate or destiny may play a role in bringing loved ones back together. Read More
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