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A marriage is falling apart and a special teenager is at the centre. Read More
Lily embarks on a journey to faith as she prepares for the arrival of her first baby. Read More
An old letter helps bring about forgiveness. Read More

Poem / Poetry

March 26, 2024

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Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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Always keep a light in your heart! Read More

Tags: dark, thoughts, hope, light

Reads: 121

Comments: 2

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No matter how long the night ... day always follows. Read More
Myths say that sailors, used to stare at the night sky, looking for familiar constellations to find their way home. My Northern Star, is about finding home with someone, that showed signs familiar to me, that reminded me of home. Read More
Sitting inside my own mind reflecting on my time and the reasons I fight for this very life I live for and reflecting on the numbness within. Read More
Poems that I wrote during my journey. Read More
Little things in life can change the course of things to come. Leland's life just took a dramatic turn. Read More

Reads: 141

Comments: 1

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A poem about learning to appreciate the little things about yourself Read More

Reads: 143

Comments: 5

Shelves: 1

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A very short story of 295 words about the magic and power of storytelling. Cover: Hullabaloo22 and Midjourney. Read More

Featured Review by HOUDINI

"Well done! Sounds a bit dystopian, as if in the aftermath of Fahrenheit 451{Burn the books, erase the stories, delete*.* civilization.}" Read More

Just late night thoughts and questions on my life surrounding love, personal growth and pent up feelings being written down. Read More

Short Story / Other

September 17, 2023

A young woman finds a new life amongst one of Africa’s most remote tribes. This story is included in two books - WILD BODY WILD NATURE and STORIES OF PLACE - both available on Booksie. Read More
If only we could sit back and laugh at our folly! If only we could relax and enjoy each other’s stories! If only we saw truth as a conversation and a moveable feast! This story is included in a book - TRUTH HQ - which is available on Booksie. Read More
And it will bloom... Flowers for tears... (cover photo by Pawel Czerwinski - https://unsplash.com/photos/blue-white-and-red-abstract-painting-NTYYL9Eb9y8 ) Read More
Short poem about passing at your happiest. Read More

Tags: death, hope, life, struggle

Poem / Poetry

February 07, 2024

Reads: 157

Comments: 1

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Love and loss throughout the years Read More

Featured Review by Thomaswcase8'.

"Powerful work." Read More

Essay / Non-Fiction

February 04, 2024

Reads: 112

Comments: 1

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...there will be rabbit holes forever! This story is included in a book - TRUTH HQ - which is available on Booksie. Read More
The below composition explores what it means to feel truly worthy and good enough in a world that judges one's value by surface metrics alone. Questioning how to smile through fear and disappointment amid the internal conflicts between mind and emotions that arise from perceived mistakes fueling self-doubt. Read More

Poem / Romance

February 03, 2024

Reads: 327

Comments: 4

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Chat with a heartbroken teen Read More
A husband returns home to find out some sad news, news that will leave him to question if there is anything after this life. Read More
A poem that tells the story of the abandon, lost and neglected. It tells the story of trials and tribulations. I post this in hopes that someone will read this and know that no matter what you are going though now it well end and that there is a way… Read More
A Brief History of the Solarpunk Revolution circa. 2300. This story is included in a book - STORIES OF PLACE - which is available on Booksie. Read More

Short Story / Fantasy

January 26, 2024

Reads: 113

Comments: 1

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If you see a kooky-looking midget with a cracked white porcelain face eating popcorn in your local high street don’t stare at her. Claudia Sardinella was born with a swollen brain, mental and physical deficiencies. She stands barely four feet tall, but what Claudia lacks in stature she more than… Read More

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"Extremely creative. Very well crafted." Read More

Short Story / Flash Fiction

January 21, 2024

Reads: 109

Comments: 1

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When the End arrives, it is sudden. One man survives against all the odds… This story is included in a book - STORIES OF PLACE - which is available on Booksie. Read More
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