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Short Story / Romance

December 05, 2023

Reads: 172

Comments: 1

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Definitely not based on a true story? The narrator finds himself reconnecting with his first love and high school sweetheart that he has not seen in over a year. Naturally he undergoes heavy emotions and uncertainty in the end. Read More

Tags: love, hope, nostalgia

A tower gives us a perspective on a town or city, and also a perspective on life. How are we coping with all the pressures of the world? And might it be that there is hope for us in the most unlikely places? This story is included in a book… Read More
Some thoughts on how our cities are designed, and how they might change, if we were to wish them to be different. This story is included in a book - STORIES OF PLACE - which is available on Booksie. Read More
“Everyone loses their way at some point, and it’s not just because of their mistakes or the decisions they make. It’s because they’re horribly, wonderfully human. And the one thing I’ve learned about being human is that we can’t do this alone. When we’re lost, we need help to try… Read More

Tags: love, hope, life

The hero's journey from savage to saint. Read More

Poem / Poetry

November 21, 2023

This is a piece that I entered into a contest. Read More

Tags: hope

Poem / Poetry

November 18, 2023

Haiku poem about hope during a rain storm Read More

Tags: hope, rain, sun

Rosie is struggling as many are, but she has faith in God and takes her need to Him. Read More

Essay / Romance

November 05, 2023

Reflections on cafés – surely our ultimate symbol of civilisation! This story is included in a book - STORIES OF PLACE - which is available on Booksie. Read More
Dad's gone, my brother is stuck in a coma, what have I done? I'm the leader, but how did I mess up so bad? I allowed all of this to happen. Read More
One thump, another breath. One turtle is determined not to let his brother's life slip away, but what if it already did? Mikey isn't taking no for an answer cause he never gives up. No Tcest or Slash, only brotherly fluff. Read More

Reads: 578

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

A murderer, a policeman, a victim. A few days ago, Raven discovered the body of a young man lying in the dumpster, scars embossed across his face. 1 death, 3 suspects. After the corpse was mysteriously reported, the police interrogated her for murder, fraud and terrorism. Thomas, Raven, and Mira.… Read More

Tags: death, hope, wish, you, run

Poem / Poetry

October 26, 2023

Reads: 439

Comments: 1

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I will not say evil. I will use the word, negative. My poem. Read More
Eternal Echoes traces the extraordinary journey of Ethan, a man whose life is forever altered by a fateful accident. Through resilience and determination, he transforms his shattered existence into a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Along the way, he encounters unforgettable souls who leave their mark on his heart.… Read More
I personally think dogs know more about being good than us, and if we took the time to learn, we could do it. Maybe. 3361 words, approximately 14 minutes reading time. Read More
The poem “Prayer,” explores the theme of truth and its complex relationship with law and morality; emphasizes the tension between personal integrity and societal expectations; and conveys the sense of moral complexities and contradictions inherent in the pursuit of justice and power. Read More
The Final Book of Azuroniyah - The Warrior's Future. A series of short stories about the adventures, hopes and dreams of the occupants of a fantasy world. Follow the characters as they discover that your plans don't always turn out the way you hope - sometimes they turn out better. Read More

Tags: hope, adventure

Reads: 126

Shelves: 1

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Broken lives -- like shattered glass -- become fragments and splinters of what used to be . . . Read More

Poem / Poetry

October 08, 2023

Reads: 118

Comments: 2

The Booksie Classic House

Lately I’ve been thinking about how disappointing I am the fact that there’s not enough people in my lifetime to be there when I needed them most but they’ll want to be in my life when I don’t need them most. Funny how it’s puzzled like that isn’t not? Read More
In a land called Obscuria, there is a war going on. The country is defenceless against a powerful enemy who's got many followers, but despite all of that, its civilians refuse to lose hope. The greatest reason for that is the existence of Melinda Grey, a legendary warrior whose skill… Read More
This poem explores the sensory experiences of life, longing for time, the embrace of imagination, and the beauty found in the cyclical nature of life toward the contemplation on love, wonder, and the transformative power of memories. Read More

Tags: hope, night, crave, wait, day

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