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Gramma Avis is almost as old as Cary Grant and can't hear a lick. At a family gathering, she recalls her vivacious youth and struggles to connect. Read More
A teenage girl has to overcome her mother's objections to her becoming a professional dancer. Read More

Tags: family, dance, ballet

Poem / Romance

September 15, 2023

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Book / Mystery and Crime

August 29, 2023

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Convicted wrongly, Carter Elroy has a chance to get back to his old life thanks to a masked man. That man tells Carter that he has to work for him and unless he follows through, his family will be in danger. What does the work imply ? Nothing much. Elroy… Read More
Msitu and Harmony Ametsenya are two impoverished orphans trying to navigate a world ruled be greed, selfishness, and ego. In a world where most people don't give a second thought to the people below them, Msitu and Harmony are among the lowest. Msitu is older and fiercely protective of Harmony,… Read More
12 Centuries ago, a war broke out between the four elemental gods. The only thing that can bring peace and order to their world is the crowns that were lost so long ago. Zeus and his siblings fought back against their awful father. In the aftermath of the battle Zeus,… Read More
"Living On Purpose" is the 19th book I have self published. It will be available at Barnes & Noble Press on 8/25. I share with you an excerpt from the book entitled "FAMILY". Read More
In a world divided into multiple realms, fate casts Mellisha Antoinette, known as Mell Anna, into the a treacherous journey to find liberation. Mell Anna's life takes a tragic turn when, at the tender age of 16, she is abducted following the loss of her most cherished person. Her path… Read More
Artem's mother is dying when an old friend of her mom's proposes a way to save her. She is then exposed to the new world through the mirrors, something her mother kept secret, but she expects Artem to do something in this new world... Artem may not take to it… Read More
Over the years, that rocking chair held so many memories. How much I miss that chair. It was just an old traditional sturdy wooden rocking chair. Oh but it held so much love and memories. Memories of smuggling, and the warmth and the sweet smell of those little bodies melding… Read More
Literally just pasted from my notes… who knows what this is. But please comment if it makes you think of anything. I do love a discussion Read More

Short Story / Other

August 06, 2023

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this short story is told in 3rd person for most of the story it is about this girl who shows you into her life little by little. Read More

Tags: family, life, divorce

This is my first work hope you enjoy it .!!!!!!! Edgard Wilson the only heir of Wilson Cooperation meets Caroll on dinner . "How are the reports of test".Edgard asked. "Mr Edgard the reports were negative and I hope you never bring this topic again." Caroll you are so naive… Read More
In this poignant and heart-wrenching tale, follow Mark, a stepfather who starts off as a loving presence in his new family's life. However, a devastating descent into drug addiction unravels his once-happy marriage and family. Despite desperate attempts from his wife, children, and loved ones to help him, Mark's addiction… Read More
In "Love Beyond Biology: A Family's Journey to Happiness," follow Sarah, a determined single mother raising her four children after a challenging divorce. Fate brings her Prince Charming, David, into their lives, and together, they build a loving, resilient family. Despite David having no children of his own, he becomes… Read More
Alexander, or Allie as everyone calls him has a new diary. You now have the chance to enter the confusing and exciting times and tribulations of being a teenager. Being a teenager is something we must all try, and it is not easy. This is the modern version of the… Read More
Four Children have been found, born from different homes across the world. One had nothing and is afraid of the world, yet was found by a family that want to fill her with love. Another one had a home but lost it all one night and was forced in a… Read More

Poem / Memoir

July 21, 2023

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Comments: 1

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In loving memory of my little sisters Read More
From time to time, most of us reflect backwards. This was the case. About a family setting and birth deformity, which seemed to linger on self-image-wise for many years. Read More

Tags: family, deformity

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