Humor
Serengeti Laughter
"He-hey, Spot? You-you wanna hea-hear a j-j-joke?" asked Laughter. Usually, she spoke much more fluidly, but the unending heat of the dry season had started to have an impact on her brain as water became harder to find. They needed to reach the nearest waterhole. Fast. But Laughter was the boss; she would set the pace and direction. All Spot could do was follow and try to keep the matriarch on course indirectly. Even when she wasn't in top shape, he wouldn't dare risk openly questioning her or trying to influence her. That's just how the hierarchy went. He was way too low on the hyena pecking order to try disagreeing with the leader.
By Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)3 years ago in Fiction
"Exploring the Past through Historical Fiction: The Power of Combining History and Imagination"
Historical Fiction: The Art of Blending Real with Imaginary Historical fiction is a genre of literature that takes readers on a journey through a particular time in history, often featuring real historical events, figures, and settings. It is a form of fiction that incorporates elements of the past to create a story that can be both informative and entertaining. Historical fiction is often set in a time period before the author’s lifetime, and it typically involves research on the part of the writer to create a realistic portrayal of the period. The genre allows readers to explore the past in a way that is both informative and engaging, as well as offering insight into how people lived and thought in different eras.
By prabas naidu3 years ago in Fiction
Gary Lineker, The Snake, and The Collected Short Stories of Katherine Mansfield
At around six in the evening, on the night before The Collected Short Stories of Katherine Mansfield needed to be finished reading, on the last day of the entire week in which it had to be read in, as he sat down on the small grey sofa which he planned to read it on, the boy was bitten by a snake. The snake had sunken its impressive collection of teeth right into the boys ankle, and despite his best efforts, those teeth stayed sunk for over two hours.
By Finlay Carr-Hopkins3 years ago in Fiction
Two Mosquitos Talking
"Hey Jordy, how's it going? Have a good run today?" "You know honestly Greg, I just can't ever seem to get it right. I go out, ready for whatever, just ready to get to business. I mean this morning Linda even made my favorite breakfast for Christ's sake-"
By Selina Dudley3 years ago in Fiction
A Tale of a Talking Beast and Its Secret World
A strange animal lived a mysterious life in the dense forests of the Pacific Northwest. Only a few people knew about this creature, which had the rare ability to speak and talk to people. It was a secret world that few had ever seen, but for those who knew of it, it was a place of wonder and magic.
By Manpreet Singh Bhinder3 years ago in Fiction
Dr. Harold B. Frog, Psychiatrist: Therapy is in Session
Harold is a stickler for routine and begins every day the exact same way; sunrise toad-chi in the park followed by an intense game of leap with his personal trainer. After a hot shower, he reads the Amphibian Times at his kitchen table over a swamp latte and bowl of Locusts & Oats. Then he dresses in his crisp, freshly ironed collared shirt, neatly tucked under his favorite sweater vest, and walks down his circular staircase through the french doors to his home office. Sitting at his desk, he checks his schedule for the day.
By Kristen Balyeat3 years ago in Fiction
Another Shaggy Dog Story...
“Hi! Oof - welcome! I’m Susan.” the harassed looking shelter volunteer greets me, the swing door she has just burst through clipping her hip as she pauses to greet me. “Sorry, bit short staffed today so I don’t have time to take you round. Follow me and I’ll show you the dog pens. Take a look around and I will catch up with you.” Without waiting for a response, she taps a number into the lock key pad beside the door and scurries through.
By Veronica Stone3 years ago in Fiction
