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- He is FearSometimes the worst ghosts are not the dead people.
The Last DayIn the face of social collapse, a young man must help to get his family across the border to safety. Will he be able to keep his humanity when the rest of the world doesn't, or will be become part of the chaos.- Just Another Day in Cold SpringA young man attempts to bully a neighborhood kid and uncovers his own nightmare.
- The Ship in the CloudThe ship appeared from nowhere, looking like a cloud. George knew it for what it was though. As a pet lover he might or might not approve of their purpose.
- The Persistent StrangerLittle Miriam repeatedly sees a male shadow in her backyard. A tall man in a hat, lurking. Who is it and what does he want?
The George Romero IncidentWhen the end comes it will be most likely when no one is looking or even ready for it.- Celestial NirvanaFollowing Vivian Tanner's exile to Project Isis, the colony is beginning to rely less on supplies from Earth as it becomes a thriving community. Unfortunately the rules have changed and in attempt to gain more control, the government steps in.
The World Ended at 9:46 PM on a Tuesday in BrooklynThe end isn't always flashy, loud and fast. Sometimes it's small, quiet and agonizingly slow.- Hello Old FriendA short flash fiction story (350 words) about unexpectedly being recognized by an old friend. An old friend with whom you once knew a lifetime ago.
- The Fire GuardianDuncan is a foolhardy, but brave young man; his sole companion is a Greer a golden dragon, but neither of them know their full potential... yet.
- Mary's FlowersMary had the most beautiful flower garden on the block. Although her garden was aesthetically pleasing, she also learned that you can't please all of the people, all of the time.
- Banana SyndromeMr. Lee's stay in Mexico ends in a tense trip to the doctor, as he wonders what unknown pathogen is causing the sores on his skin. Even as he sits in the office, bad turns to worse and his fate suddenly becomes uncertain.
A Cowboy and a DollA tale of a cowboy, who, despite criticism, carried a tiny doll in his shirt pocket. But why?- 4011 Hilltop RoadWithout title, 174 words
- Sweet SummertimeA flash fiction homage to Gershwin and Dubose Heyward's Porgy and Bess.
- Return to the Castle RuinsBridget O'Connor takes a last look before her family leaves for America. Cathy MacGrew,her last living descendant finds herself drawn to make a trip to Ireland. She will be the only one of Bridget O'Connor's descendants to return to Ireland.
- Lacey Hearts: The Case of the Emerald AislesA mystery surrounds the disappearance of the emeralds brought to the U. S. by early immigrant leprechauns. Lisbeth, Queen of the Fairies and Seamus, King of the Leprechauns, call on Lacey Hearts, a human private investigator, to solve the case.
- Water WitchWas young Ayla Wilkins a savior or demon? When, during the 1941 Dust Bowl, word got out that Ayla could witch for water, her friends and neighbors couldn't decide if her gift was from God or from the very Devil himself.
- Love Lies in WinterAn original piece of flash fiction by Monica Ruhlman.
- The Witch and the Magic PebblesA young boy trades a small mystery bag for some magic pebbles from an ugly old witch, but gets more than he bargained for.
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- Tuna ChickRoland has been working at the grocery store for far too long. Late one shift, when he's up to his eyeballs in stock, a genie arrives on the scene, ready to grant Roland's every wish.
- Writers Block: Every Writer's Worst NightmareHere are some fresh ideas to help you over writer's block and achieve your goal of writing those wonderful words: "The End."
- Into the FearA reporter is sent on an unusual assignment that turns out to be the one story he will never forget.
- Movie Review :: Chernobyl Diaries (2012) (R)I probably would have forgiven Chernobyl Diaries its threadbare clichés if they had been applied to a plot worthy of them.
- The 7 Habits of Highly Addicted Sci-Fi JunkiesSci-Fi junkies are out there. Way out there. I admit, I am one of them. I dream sci-fi. I breath sci-fi. I want a Death Star grill.
- How to Help Someone with DyslexiaWays to help people who suffer from Dyslexia to overcome there disadvantage of learning. Understanding the way Dyslexic people can be better at learning.
- Missing Child?This story is about trying to reunite a child with his mom. However, no one knows that the child is missing.
- The Pastry CatThe discerning tastes of our big, black kitty.
- Copy CatsWhat do you call people who follow your style, your way of working like a dummy you..I call them "Copy Cats"
- Sex Offender Harassment - Justified or Illegal?While you may believe that you are protecting your children and family from the sex offender next door by harassing the offender or damaging their property, you could be breaking the law.
- Getting the MailThe perils of living in the country and having to go down the road to get the mail.
- The Pink BowA chance meeting brings together a ready made family that only God himself could provide. A little pink bow miraculously appears, starting the plan in motion.
- WendyAbout a girl I knew many years ago.
- Where Is God in a Trailer ParkA short story about an emotional struggle for a young teenager.
Graduation, a Feeling like No OtherStudents from high school to college, wait years for the single reason why they've enrolled in a degree program, to graduate. Bearing the grueling sun, graduates walk past peers toward center stage.- I Saw Mom TodayThis is a short story of how I started to come out of the deep grief of losing my Mom way too soon. I'm not sure I was ready for the day when I woke up with a feeling of happiness rather than the dread of dealing with another day without her in my life.
- EdenAndrew learns the terrible truth lying just beneath the serenity of his perfect world.
- Just a Regular SoldierThis short story describes some of the events that took place while I was serving in the Army in Operation Iraqi Freedom and goes to explain what a normal day was like in for the average infantry grunt.
- The Tooth Fairy Who Wore ScrubsNursing school did not prepare me for the job of pulling teeth when I was a school nurse. However it did teach me a lot about the heart of little ones. Even in the smallest of things, we can make a difference.
- The DescensionThe descension is something no one looks forward too. The act of falling or sinking in a downward spiral may sometimes bring us to our knees.
