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The Time Of My Life
Many years ago, in 1995, I became separated from my wife of that time due to her 'unreasonable behavior'. This term covers a multitude of sins that include physical abuse and infidelity. My ex-wife was guilty up to her armpits of both.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Chapters
BANG BANG//: Chapter 1) Roll-Call. Top Story - September 2023. Content Warning.
Watercolor by Halston Williams. PROLOGUE: Brain Painted Is this the setting of the next great American Novel, these corridors peppered with bullet-holes, blackened with shock of powder? Should these hallways, decked with finger-paintings and crayon creations, conceal the gore of these classrooms? a splat from how many children's heads and hearts?
By Rob Angeli2 years ago in Chapters
Anamnesis
Once my grandfather died, death was a lingering thing, tainting sunny memories with the haze of a dark storm. I felt it now. I understood the pattern of life. But not through this new path; rather, the absence of the old.
By Bridget Couture2 years ago in Chapters
The Seer
I have one green eye and one brown eye. The green eye sees truth, but the brown eye sees much, much more. The green eye is easy to read. If someone is telling the truth, their aura will be white. A lie will turn their aura a deep red. An aura can also have a spectrum of shades depending on how deceitful a person is being. For example, an intentional omission would turn their aura a soft pink. A lie told for a good reason would be bright red.
By Clever&WTF2 years ago in Chapters
In love with my kidnapper
My first week in Turkey has been an ordeal of epic proportions. My agency deceived me with the promise of social work, only to thrust me into the chaotic role of a nanny in a bewildering household. If there's one thing my employer excels at, it's yelling; she could win awards for her vocal prowess. Perseverance is my only option, having spent every last penny from my savings to find myself in Turkey. I've vowed that things will improve.
By jaybee sharon2 years ago in Chapters
Whispers in the Shadows: A Haunted Anthology
Title: "The Forgotten Manor" In a secluded town, where the thick canopy of an ancient forest seemed to shield it from the outside world, stood the enigmatic and eerie Forgotten Manor. It was a mansion that had been abandoned for generations, left to decay amidst overgrown ivy and gnarled trees. The townsfolk spoke of it in hushed tones, for they knew that beneath its ivy-clad façade lay secrets that chilled the soul.
By Annan Sarwar2 years ago in Chapters
The Incomparable Maritime Jollies
Foreword: Dear Lubber, If you picked up this scroll to read the fables about the untamable sea monsters and otherworldly riches, ethereal ghouls and the divine mermaidens, you will be saltily disappointed: Because it is, actually, the mermaidens, who are quite untamable.
By Salomé Saffiri2 years ago in Chapters
Start Again, Chapter Three
“Are you two ready yet?” Jane asked as she stepped into the doorway of her and Calli’s bedroom. “Practice starts in like twenty minutes.” As she said how long until practice, she looked at the watch on her wrist.
By Lynne2 years ago in Chapters
Extraordinary Places to Call Home-II
Setenil, a town whose nomenclature pays homage to its erstwhile thriving wineries or "bodegas," stands out as a distinctive anomaly among the array of charming pueblos blancos, the famed white villages that grace the captivating landscape of Andalucia. While the majority of these picturesque pueblos blancos found their genesis atop protective bluffs and majestic pinnacles, Setenil's origins diverge dramatically, as it unfurled organically within a labyrinthine network of caves intricately etched into the rugged cliffs that soar above the sinuous course of the Rio Trejo, nestled to the north-west of the historic town of Ronda.
By afifa2 years ago in Chapters
The Roadtrip of a Lifetime
For the past 7 months I have been working on the lovely island of Guam and there I learned how important our connection to others truly is. When we connect to others it makes the world seem so much smaller and more enjoyable. My roommate and coworker named Drew was one of the best humans I have had the pleasure of meeting. So, when I told him of my plans to road trip with my best friend through Arizona there was an even greater moment. Drew laughed and told me his dad was a tour guide out there for Pink Jeep Tours. It reminds me that there are no coincidences, just the universe putting people where they should be.
By Matthew Mccahey2 years ago in Chapters
Beneath the Island Sun. Runner-Up in Chapters Challenge.
As far as my memory and hearsay combine to form a vague understanding of my history—a mismatch of facts, experiences, and something slightly similar to the stain on my favorite shirt that I don’t really know what the hell it is—I would say that this was, quite frankly, my life. The details may have been nicely airbrushed, like a social media photo, but they still at least bear some resemblance to reality.
By William Saint Val2 years ago in Chapters
Attic Adventures: Memories in the Rafters
Ah, the attic. For most people, it's just a dusty, dark space to store things they don't need but can't bear to throw away. But for me and my family, our attic was a treasure trove, a portal to the past, and the stage for many adventures. So go ahead and make yourself comfy; this is a tale worth sharing.
By Tahir qureshi2 years ago in Chapters