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The ability to dream, to believe, to hope is not an inborne trait of man -- it is earned through struggle, through sorrow and anguish -- and through sacrifice. And without hope -- there is no vision for tomorrow . . . Read More
This is a short collection of essays where I don’t speak entirely in my own voice! In other writings I have attempted to find positive things that we can work on individually and collectively, to try to solve the many problems our world faces and to try to make the… Read More
This is a world of professionals, swords and magic, blood inheritance, and countless races. There are various fantasy professions and races such as [Shield Warrior], [Arsonist], and [Tree Shepherd Banshee], and there are constant disputes between different races and forces. Lin Yi inexplicably traveled to another world and became a… Read More
Ever since our ancestors came down from the trees it looks like we’ve had thoughts about going back! Trees, both actual and metaphorical, can be our protection, our comfort and our inspiration. The trees of myth have informed our religions and philosophies. Trees, and the wild nature of which they… Read More
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Poem / Poetry

December 26, 2023

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As we age, we change in many ways. we learn. we experience. but what of ourselves remains the same? view my other poems as www.jeffbettgerpoems.com Read More

Poem / Fan Fiction

November 17, 2023

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Freedom is not something I own, it's something I want, but don't have. My lab isn't my home, my brothers are, but why do I feel so stuck? Like one day I'm not going to be needed anymore. I need to be needed. Read More

Short Story / Other

April 09, 2023

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A life model ponders the meaning of nudity, relationships and enchantment. This story is included in a book - WILD BODY WILD NATURE that is available on Booksie. Read More

Short Story / Other

December 20, 2022

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A magical tree offers possible glimpses of wisdom. This story is included in a book, 'Dreamtree', which is available on Booksie. View an animation based on this story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiBHtTDQRgQ Read More
Resting in a hammock, high up in a tree, some reflections on the nature of pleasure. This story is included in a book, 'Dreamtree', which is available on Booksie. Read More
Resting amongst sunflowers on a summer's day leads to thoughts about desire and pleasure. This story is included in a book, 'Dreamtree', which is available on Booksie. Read More
The printing press gave mankind the means to spread knowledge like never before, but can words alone bring one out of darkness and into light? In this story about the collision between faith, truth, wisdom and strength, a young boy transforms as he learns to understand his world, but he… Read More

Short Story / Other

November 30, 2022

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If a forest could speak, what might it tell us.... This story is included in a book, 'Dreamtree', which is available on Booksie. Read More

Short Story / Fantasy

November 30, 2022

Reads: 251

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Beneath the ground there's a lot going on. The underground network is trying to tell us something.... This story is included in a book, 'Dreamtree', which is available on Booksie. Read More
A solitary tree shares her thoughts on humans and forests.... This story is included in a book, 'Dreamtree', which is available on Booksie. Read More
Sitting alone in the wood, you might just catch a conversation amongst the leaves and branches... This story is included in a book, 'Dreamtree', which is available on Booksie. Read More
Yggdrasil is no ordinary tree, but the key to understanding heaven, hell and the lives we lead between the two.... This story is included in a book, 'Dreamtree', which is available on Booksie. Read More

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Why's there so much pain and destruction, death, even more in the world today, if there's a God! From an atheistic perspective Read More
“The Knowledge”is the toughest taxi test in the world. For nearly a century all London taxi drivers are required to find any address in the city by memory alone. Read More
She had a thirst that was never quenched........ Read More
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