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Elf Doll. Content Warning.
An Elf doll sat on the sofa. He wore a green outfit. His big blue eyes shone like wet marbles. In walked Stephanie. She noticed the doll on the sofa and called out to her husband.
By DJ Robbins16 days ago in Fiction
going steady
Tip-toe through your house, Our subtle romance, Our shapes cast shadows in lace, Our souls intertwine, embrace As our lips dance on stage,
By Thomas Bryant16 days ago in Poets
What is a Freedom Fighter?
Who determines what a freedom fighter is? Is it the freedom fighters themselves? As they pronounce their righteous and necessary goal? Certainly not. Because then we would simply have too many freedom fighters on our hands.
By Donny Foley16 days ago in History
Firebug: Chapter 17 - Out
Theo didn't have time to think. He didn't even have time to scream. The sound was stuck sideways in his throat anyway, refusing to be dislodged. His body acted all on its own, launching him across the dance floor toward the pool. Not caring how many of his classmates he had to knock over or shove out of the way to get there. By the time his brain caught up to his body, Theo was diving head-first into that glittering, dark blue abyss.
By Natalie Gray16 days ago in Chapters
The Love That Learned to Wait 🌸
They first noticed each other without meaning to. Mira sat by the window of the small neighborhood café every Tuesday afternoon, always with the same cup of tea, always with a book she reread instead of finishing. Elias came in on those same Tuesdays, usually late, usually flustered, always ordering coffee he forgot to drink while staring at his laptop as if it might confess something important.
By Zidane16 days ago in Writers
Stay On The Line Please!
“Don’t hang up.” “I wasn’t planning to.” “You say that when you’re bleeding.” “I’m not bleeding.” “Then why are you whispering?”
By Lori A. A.16 days ago in Fiction
Darren Silverman: The Character Who Became a Comedy Icon. AI-Generated.
When you hear the name Darren Silverman, chances are you think of the unforgettable character from the early 2000s comedy Saving Silverman. Over two decades later, Darren Silverman’s name continues to pop up across social platforms — including Facebook — where fans, nostalgia seekers, and movie enthusiasts connect over the enduring legacy of this hilarious and heartfelt film.
By Tim Scott16 days ago in Humor
Playing with my Food
I sit at my chair playing with my hair the strawberry mash in my mouth clinging to my chin, dripping down.
By Thomas Bryant16 days ago in Poets
I Stopped Waiting by the Kettle Light
Your mug is still here, back of the shelf, where the morning light can’t reach. I keep washing it anyway, thumb on the chipped rim,
By Anie the Candid Writer Abroad16 days ago in Poets
Caoimhe
It is the name of my girl But before it is to unfurl How is it to come off the tongue without a curl? It is such a beautiful name for a sweet girl
By Christopher Beard16 days ago in Poets
One Sided Conversation
I was sitting there waiting but nothing was happening I thought there would have been something It was just silence all around
By Christopher Beard16 days ago in Poets
Swalled by a Cloud
Lying there on the fluffy thing I didn't hear anything So comfortable The softest pillow Feeling so mellow
By Christopher Beard16 days ago in Poets