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Most recently published stories in Writers.
The Quest for Identity
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, amidst the noise and chaos of modern life, lived a man named Samuel. To those who passed him on the crowded streets, he appeared like any other face in the urban crowd. But within, Samuel was tormented by a profound quest—a quest for his true identity.
By Jenkin Collin2 years ago in Writers
Disorderly Conduct
When I reached the fourth grade, I found myself in Georgia in an inner-city school. As the only "white girl" there, except for my cousin who was in kindergarten, my school life was difficult at best. I'd get up in the morning, work the farm, then get dressed for school. I walked down the dirt road to the bus stop and spent the next 7 hours defending myself. Life was just hard. My parents had recently split and it landed us in poverty-ville USA, on a piece of ground my mother's family endearingly called a farm, even though we barely grew anything more than dirt and misery.
By Veronica Coldiron2 years ago in Writers
Count Dracumite
Tongue sticking from between milk teeth, I carefully dragged a steaming tea bag across the paper; I wanted it to look old. I wanted it to have the 'mysterious book found in an old library, filled with secrets' kind of feeling. My mum sometimes tells people I am a born writer; this is not true. I am a born storyteller - writing, as a hobby and daily pursuit, came long after this moment.
By S. A. Crawford2 years ago in Writers
Reflection
"This is a GREAT story! You should be a writer, honey!" The compliment felt great, but even at eight years old, there was plenty of skepticism stirring within. I bashfully accepted the compliment with gratitude, but did not have the intrinsic belief that this skill was one I could pursue as a career. Besides, I needed to get outside and play soccer.
By Brandon Phifer2 years ago in Writers
Campfire Stories
Campfire stories. We have all heard them. We have all told at least one. They send chills down our spines, making us scared to sleep at night. Parents, siblings, friends, and camp counselors have told us. The scarier they are, the more we love them.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Writers
Future and Fears
Have you ever wondered what the future holds for us in just a few years? A few years ago, there was a common belief that by the year 2023, the world would be fully immersed in the digital age, marked by an era of wholesomely integrated technology. Fast forward to today, and we witness remarkable advancements in the realm of humanoid robots, with Sophia being one of the most prominent creations. However, the question that looms large is this: What if the entire world were orchestrated by a singular technological marvel?
By Belly_moon2 years ago in Writers
Microwave Toast
Reader’s Digest has my first gut punch, heartfelt writing piece published in their Best Life Stories book entitled “Microwave Toast”. It can also be found on Audio Books now. It was written several years after my husband passed away at the age of 58 from Early Parkinson’s Disease and a rare form of dementia diagnosed at the age of 49.
By Barbara Gode Wiles2 years ago in Writers
Ruby Franke's sisters express themselves on social media following the child abuse allegations against a Utah YouTuber
Two of Ruby Franke's sisters have spoken out on social media following the Utah YouTuber's arrest this week on allegations of child abuse after it was discovered that a youngster had duct tape on their extremities, open wounds, and symptoms of malnutrition.
By jemlord mendoza2 years ago in Writers
