James U. Rizzi
Bio
I cant wait to see what I can create here.
Achievements (1)
Stories (50)
Filter by community
Impression That I Get. Top Story - July 2023.
Challenge #1 Sweet Summer Song: Pick a song that represents summer for you. Use the song as the title of your piece, and to inspire either a poem or a short story/micro fiction about summer. Feel free to use some of the song's lyrics in your piece as well. So what does summer feel like for you? For the main James & Oneg Summer Writing Challenge Extravaganza, click here.
By James U. Rizzi2 years ago in Fiction
Not Sure What To Call it
This coming-of-age comedy sees our adolescent main character Tyler Arbuck navigate a very eclectic delusion in which he believes, he is currently navigating his life in the form of a movie and or television series. This very meta coping mechanism was birthed when amidst the confines of tragedy Tyler found himself glued to the television, searching for refuge amongst characters, plot lines, and suspended disbelief. Appliy named “Not Sure What To Call It '' (for the very real issue of Tyler not knowing what to call the show that is his life) starts with Tyler integrating his misconception into his early years of high school. Even amongst growing concerns from his parents and brother, he persists that all cameras keep rolling. This truly heartwarming tale of overcoming adversity by wildly enhancing perspective, where the Christmas special, is really a Christmas special. And the scary episodes aren't just smoke and mirrors. Despite the oddity, Tyler begins to touch those around him by seeking a fitting end to each rising concern, just like a really good storyline should. Through laughs, tears, and real unmitigated humanity he convinces those closest that life really is like a movie, it's up to you to change the script. The fourth wall can't be broken because it never existed.
By James U. Rizzi2 years ago in Humor
This one is controversial. Top Story - June 2023.
Ok, I guess I have to go there. In my scrupulous attempt to acquire top story, I have seemed to come up short. Scratching my head for another potential eye-catching idea I peered over the line drawn in the sand. Who knew it'd come to the point where I had to cross it?
By James U. Rizzi3 years ago in Journal
Under Roman Sky
Authors Note This piece was submitted for a contest that required the incorporation of a sunset and the author’s interpretation of what blazing hearts meant to them. During the time of the contest, I was reminiscing with my family about our deep, arduous, and delicate past. We spoke of some of my grandparent's tribulations in a war-torn German-occupied Italy back during World War II and the haunting tale of survival. With that being said I chose the topic as a point of interest for this story The following is a fictional prose-like tale with some recountings of those past occurrences. (Some of these things actually happened) I hope you enjoy it.
By James U. Rizzi3 years ago in Fiction
Why I'm a Metallica Fan: Part 2
It has been just about a year since my inaugural piece on my deep veneration for my favorite band, after launching part 1 I received an overwhelming amount of support and culminated interest of communal love for Metallica and their music, so much so that I felt an overwhelming need to do a part 2 almost immediately. I had a plan, and potent encouragement, backed by such a wonderful community. So why did it take so long? The answer is very similar to the reasons I displayed in the first piece. Reason one, stamped with permanence among most things in life, I never think its the right time. Reason two, I still don't think I can do the band justice. Again I familiarized myself with the two commonplace solutions. One, it will never be the right time. Second, this is so much more than doing the band justice. This is about influence, this is about the people, this is about common ground among turbulence, this is about music, escapism. This is about what it means to be a fan.
By James U. Rizzi3 years ago in Beat
A Piece About Tankas
Just as the title suggests, this piece is about the ancient Japanese writing technique, known as a tanka, a formulated poem that includes 5 lines each, with a pre-set syllable count for each sentence for a total of 31 syllables. The set up is five syllables for the first line. Seven syllables for the second, five syllables for the third, seven syllables for the fourth and fifth line. To make it easier, a little number sequence 5-7-5-7-7. So, like a Haiku, but longer.
By James U. Rizzi3 years ago in Journal
Nasitrlan Day
The fourth rounded moon after the third cycle of winter, a signal etched against the black of night surrounded by the gleam of speckled twinkles. A signal that would pronounce the day of holy celebration. The day the first dragon entered the earthly universe: Nasitrlan Day.
By James U. Rizzi3 years ago in Fiction
A Tamer Has Risen
“There weren’t always Dragons in the Valley.” The ole traveler paused, jabbing his finger in the air. “Nay gents, while they may remain in the lowlands of Resprils greener pastures, way back in the time’s past the sky serpents roamed the clouds of the seven realms. Nay not in the valley at all friends.”
By James U. Rizzi4 years ago in Fiction
