The Kind Quill
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The Kind Quill serves as a writer's blog to entertain, humor, and/or educate readers and viewers alike on the stories that move us and might feed our inner child
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The Working Fomo
It was December 22nd, and Liam sat at his desk, staring at the blinking cursor on his laptop. The words “Out of Office Reply” glared back at him, but he couldn’t bring himself to finish writing it. Work was his life—a demanding marketing job for a startup that didn’t understand the concept of “holidays.” Every time he tried to log off, another Slack notification would pull him back in.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Confessions
The Great Holiday Heist
It started like any other December evening in the quiet suburban home of the Goldberg-Smiths. Twinkling lights framed the windows, and a light dusting of snow coated the driveway. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of freshly baked cookies and pine needles.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Families
Silent Night, Working Night
Charley slumped behind the doorman’s desk, his head resting against a fist as he stared at the blinking security monitors. Christmas Eve. The time of year when the lobby should’ve been bustling with residents carrying gifts, visitors buzzing in for family dinners, and the faint hum of holiday music filling the air.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Humans
Goose on the Run! A Thanksgiving Tale
Life in the city wasn’t easy for Gus the Goose. Sure, it had its perks—an endless supply of breadcrumbs from well-meaning park-goers, a scenic pond in Central Park, and the occasional pigeon fight to keep things interesting. But as Thanksgiving approached, things took a dark turn.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Fiction
The Day the Toaster took Over
The year was 2050, and the world had become a place of dazzling innovation and mild absurdity. Cities shimmered with self-cleaning buildings, flying cars zipped about like caffeinated pigeons, and AI assistants managed everything from our grocery lists to our emotional wellbeing. Humanity had solved hunger, cured most diseases, and, somehow, still argued about pineapple on pizza.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Futurism
Tales of Hearth
The wind howled outside, shaking the loose windowpane in a way that sounded suspiciously like a goose honking in distress. Inside, the scene could not have been more different. A fire crackled in the old stone hearth, its warmth stretching lazily across the room like a sleepy cat. A pot of spiced cider simmered on the stove, filling the air with the smell of cinnamon and nostalgia.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Families
Shattered Hearts
Teá Gardner had always known her feelings for Seto Kaiba were a long shot. He was cold, calculating, and often seemed too distant for anyone to reach. But there was something about him, a spark beneath that icy exterior, that drew her in. She couldn’t shake the hope that maybe, just maybe, there was more to him than he let on.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Fiction
The Lusty Parrot
In the heart of the Caribbean, aboard the infamous pirate ship The Lusty Parrot, Captain Barnacle Bill was well-known for his fearsome reputation. Yet, his crew knew a secret that would send shivers down the spines of their foes: the ship was not just a vessel for gold and treasure, but a haven for the queerest pirates to ever sail the seven seas.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Fiction
The Last Level. Top Story - November 2024.
Sam and Alex had been best friends since they were kids, growing up in a small town where the only real escape was through a screen. They bonded over their love for video games, spending countless hours huddled together, controllers in hand, saving fictional worlds and leveling up characters that often felt more real than the lives they led outside.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Confessions
Halloweentown meets Halloweentown
On Halloween night in Halloweentown, Jack Skellington was making his final rounds through town, making sure every eerie detail was in place for the big night. Jack loved Halloween and was eager for it to be his best one yet. But as he made his rounds, Sally hurried up to him, a glint of excitement in her button eyes.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Humor
The River Ran Backwards
The river ran backwards on the day the Queen vanished. The villagers of Eldergrove watched in stunned silence as the water flowed against its natural course, swirling and bubbling like a living thing. This strange phenomenon rippled through the community, heralding a day that would etch itself into their memories forever.
By The Kind Quillabout a year ago in Fiction
