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This is an entry for the Springfield Writers Guild Spring Writing Contest 2025. The contest rules: * Your entry must include the following words: timepiece, ancient, shadow, and family. * Must include all four words listed above * No more than 750 words total (not including the title) * You… Read More
“I’ve gotten tired of your face, so don’t talk to me anymore.” Read

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Ryan spent his life giving love but never received it back. Ignored by his parents, friends, and the girl he loved, he reached his breaking point. Instead of giving up, he chose to stop caring and focused on himself. As he grew stronger and successful, the world finally noticed him—but… Read

Short Story / Young Adult

February 22, 2025

Reads: 25

Comments: 2

About the Honour of a Woman Read

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when pamela plumthorpe washes her hair it leads to unexpected consequences. what was in that shampoo? read on and find out. Read

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Follow Jennifer on an introspective chronicle during a night after work filled with nostalgia, self discovery and comforting moments as she tries to learn how to survive in the adult world. Read

Short Story / Young Adult

February 12, 2025

Reads: 28

If there's one thing I hate the most, it's the fact that everyone always thinks that my life is perfect, that I have perfect grades, family, and friends; nothing can ever go wrong with my life. I guess if it was from an ignorant person's perspective, I do have the… Read

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As children, we all remember choosing sides at recess for a game we were about to play. There was always one who was chosen last. That stigma must carry a lasting effect that might linger well into the adult years. Read
The book is based on social science, delving into the depths of society and their emotions, thoughts, perceptions and many more! Read

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Christmas can be a stressful time, especially when life-changing events are added to the mix. Read
Some towns seem to have a strange mystique surrounding them. The small Western mining town of years gone by is one such town. Come with me on a visit to Richards' Glen. But, we must be sure to go before dark! Read

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Guy takes on the path of adventure following his father's footsteps. Read

Reads: 31

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

The song "Crazy" by Simple Plan explores themes of societal pressure, self-reflection, and the impact of societal norms on individuals. Here's a short story inspired by these themes: Read
When I was in seventh grade, my mother lost the baby she was carrying. I was only 12 and it was a very difficult time for my family and a pivotal moment in my mental health and understanding of the world. Read

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a young girl’s life is shaped by adversity, from a childhood injury and family struggles to the bittersweet pain of first love. with resilience and the support of her mother and grandmother, she overcomes challenges, adapts to a new life in a foreign country, and learns to find hope and… Read

Short Story / Young Adult

January 10, 2025

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This is the 2nd part of The Hollow so first check out the 1st part so that you can understand it better Read

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This is how i found love and lost it that moment Read

Short Story / Young Adult

January 07, 2025

Reads: 51

Shelves: 1

It was a story about four introvert friends who believes in each other more than their families . They do many weirdo and many comedy things in their life. This story is about their romantic life. But deeply they thinks that they are hollow they never experienced any feelings specially… Read

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Young girls are out for the Summer, they decide to hang out with others yet don’t see what they have ahead of them. It’s only within a blink of an eye that everything changes. Read
20-year-old Juliana Zhao gives birth at home during a scheduled piano lesson with her student, who fails to show up. Read

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35-year-old Stephanie Hahn, a successful classical concert pianist, gives birth to her first child at home in Los Angeles following her marriage to a 60-year-old widowed man. Read

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In the heart of Northdale, Pietermaritzburg, Sipho, a grieving widower in his 60s, has let his once-thriving garden—and his spirit—fall into disrepair. But when his spirited pre-teen granddaughter, Thandiwe, comes to stay, she brings with her an infectious optimism and a handful of seeds that begin to sprout more than… Read
16-year-old Jenny Levine, a resident of Lower Manhattan, gives birth at home. Read
In a world shrouded in eternal twilight, ruled by the oppressive Ebon Dominion, hope flickers only in whispers of an ancient prophecy – the return of the "Beam of Rebirth," a light that could banish the darkness and restore life to a dying world. Three unlikely heroes are drawn into… Read

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A rich boy, Yahya, and a middle-class girl, Akshara, fall deeply in love despite societal differences. Promises break; Yahya stays loyal, becoming a successful billionaire but remaining alone. Read

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Ilene loves making everyone laugh with her clown antics. So when her sister Gwen suggests she should preform for her family on Christmas Eve, she said yes. But, there’s one thing standing in her way. Will the balloon animals get the better of her? Read
In "The Tale of Kwame and the Dark River," Kwame, a revered hunter, must confront Okunkun, the shadowy force of which he is terrified in order to save his village from drought. Read

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Comments: 3

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A young girl from a low-income Sydney suburb discovers she's in line for the Australian throne amidst a pivotal referendum. As Becca navigates school, friendships, and a stint in detention, her improbable journey towards royalty unfolds, challenging her perceptions of privilege and responsibility. Will a teenager with a troubled past… Read

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A day of reprieve from grief of a young woman at an amusement park, with a surprise friend Read

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Isn't it amazing how we perceive the word "delusion"? Let's get deeper into this word and see if we agree on my personal thoughts. First time uploader, please be kind and let me know how it is. Delusion, just the word makes us wonder if the person is mentally a… Read

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Comments: 1

story based on a true experience Read

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Seventeen-year-old Jyostna, feeling lost and disconnected, creates a fake identity on a dating app to escape her reality. There, she meets Gster 24-year-old man, and they form a deep connection through text messages alone. As their bond grows, so does Jyotsna's guilt over the lies she’s told, and the line… Read

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A journey of finding the "missing piece" in your life. Read

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In "The Stalker's Girlfriend," seventeen-year-old Jillie is anything but the stereotypical cheerleader. Beneath Jill's bubbly exterior lies an over-the-top obsession with Aiden Parsons—a dark, nerdy boy who saved her from bullies. Jill has no idea that Aiden has been harboring his own secret crush journaled in a black notebook he… Read

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Monika and her younger sister, El are trick-or-treating. They encounter a lost monkey and try to find his home. But then they find there’s something odd about him. Read
Set between the lush landscapes of Samoa and the urban streets of New Zealand, this powerful story follows Eseta, a young girl sent to New Zealand by her mother to pursue an education. In her uncle's home, she dreams of a better future, but instead, she faces rejection and cruelty… Read