1915 - This true continuing story is based on the men of London, who wanted to do their bit during World War 1 as well as how their choice to serve affects their families at home. Characters: James Rannow - former ganger of the labourers. Has a wife and two young children. Eliza Rannow, wife of James, with 2 young children, she works at the munitions factory. Jacko Jones - hard as nails. Labourer. Heavy drinker. Gambler. Former prize fighter. Wife and 9 children. Lil Jones. Jacko's wife and mother of Rose Jones Rose Jones - daughter of Jacko, assistant at a Grocer's. Young William 'Bill' Sewell - only 17. Volunteered underage. Formerly apprentice labourer. Lieutenant Nisbet-Lindley, platoon leader East Surrey Regiment. Mick O'Connor - their friend and fellow labourer. Married with 13 children. Irish guards.

Previously known as 'Regrets' "Don't wait for the right time; make this moment the right time." You love, you ignore and you suffer. Simple as that. Have you ever wished to reverse time? I have. And I'm sure you have too. But that isn't reality. Reality isn't cliche. They are opposites. A story to realize that mourning about the past brings nothing but regrets. You will probably feel elated and optimistic after reading this. Although, you might shed a tear. I strongly suggest you to click the 'start reading' button so that you don't regret later. "Happy endings aren't to be hoped for, they are to be made" WARNING: Unedited and so will contain a lot of errors. Feel free to point them out in a polite manner.

In Tokyo, where the System siphons thought, emotions & memories, a literature student meets a strange psychic girl and they embark on an escape from mindless agents, dream worlds and reality itself, in a soul-searching journey for love, for identity and what it means to be human. But all that remains is a peculiar coffee shop order. The novel examines the human condition, perception, socio-political systems, capitalism and consumer culture, incorporating paranoiac conspiracy theories, surreal cosmic visions, circular symbolism and shifting parallel worlds, with profound discussions of coffee, art, literature and music. [Dystopia, Magical Realism, Philosophy, Literary] #1 Sci-Fi, Spiritual; #Wattys2014 Award Winner; Featured on Wattpad, IndieReader, @DIGonUSA "Struck me to the very core of my being." "Very interesting concept of reality... Thought provoking.." "I have been turned to a whole new way of thinking because of you." "Like a seven course meal full of spice and illumination... One does not listen to a classical piece to get to its ending. No. It is the ride, the moment by moment...a genuine Masamune among stories." "It was both personable and philosophical. A rare breed of good story and thought provoking ideas... A virtual standing ovation would not be enough to encapsulate the absolute awe I have of you." "It's not a regular thing to find a piece of work that oozes sophistication and embodies literature and art." "The world Takatsu has created opens to the deeper awareness of another, the draw of another." - Mary L Tabor, Wattpad author, essayist, professor "Offers acute, almost painful observations of the minutiae of life, if life took place in a Murakami snow-globe." - IndieReader Insiders "Vapoury style that seems to hover off world at times...haunting and strange (which is good)...You're on to something different, striking." - B.W. Powe, York University English Professor, award-winning author, poet, philosopher http://EspressoLove.tk

a 30 year love story told in 30 days (design by: @perfected, artwork by: James R. Eads)

Venters (n.) what the wind or tide drives in from the ocean upon a wave [Gen Fiction #299 / Short Story #326 ]

My collection of ultra short stories. Each takes 60 seconds or less to read. Entirely written on my mobile phone.

Dear Kashia, we have your friend. Maybe this will get you to cooperate. If you wish to contact us you know how. -The Changing Meet Kashia: Not very popular, good at swimming, has never had a boyfriend. Oh, did I mention I can control water?

In Fallujah, during a particularly difficult time in the Iraq War, a group of Marines are deployed on a tour that will bring them closer together, while threatening to tear them apart. The Delta Company Outlaws are a group of USMC infantrymen deployed in 2004 to one of the most hostile war zones in the world. Through the memoirs of one Marine, this touching story encapsulates the drama surrounding everyday life during the Iraq War. With a bond formed through blood, sweat, and tears, a group of unfamiliar Marines will come together stronger than family. Memoirs of an Outlaw: Life in the Sandbox is a dramatic new take on the Iraq War that focuses more on the personal aspects of war rather than exclusively on combat. With a touching approach to the camaraderie, daily life, and unfortunate losses, this enlightening memoir by Robert M. Tanner delves into the brotherhood that’s formed throughout a deployment while documenting the combat experiences and daily life of a Marine. Using personal experiences, this engaging story hooks readers with drama, action, and honesty while painting an illuminating picture of both the funny and tragic sides of war. Inspired by a bond that’s stronger than blood, Memoirs of an Outlaw began as a therapeutic way to document wartime experiences and eventually led to a full-fledged memoir. Deciding to focus on the daily life and camaraderie of war, the story captures the tension, drama, and bonding that comes with combat and living in a hostile environment far away from home. By focusing on the humanistic side of the armed forces, Memoirs of an Outlaw perfectly captures a unique moment in time during an extraordinarily challenging part of the war.

When you fold a piece of paper, you're essentially changing the memory of that piece Under the dim light of my desk lamp, I took the square piece of fuchsia paper and laid it on the table. Flipping it over to the reverse blank side, I fished out a pen from the depths of my pencil case. Pen between my fingers, I contemplated writing what I really wanted to relay. My true thoughts. These meaningless feelings. Inhaling deeply, my hand quivered as I tried to control the strokes on the thin sheet of paper. "Please forget about this." I wrote, in minute handwriting. I then started to fold the paper up with my clumsy fingers. Over the reverse side I made a crease, over the inverse side I made a crease. I folded a corner, turned a flap inside out. I smoothed out the paper on the table, and finally dared to take a peek at what I had created. The end product I received was a horribly disfigured cherry blossom. Imperfect, ruined and ugly. Just like my imperfect, ruined, and ugly soul. -Cover background by Avwyn from Deviantart, all credit goes to the artist- -Cover edited by me-

My name is Laney Casper. I am seventeen years old. I am American. I was involved in a car accident and I have amnesia. That’s all I know. My parents and I were in a car accident, they died on impact while I survived, sadly. I was seventeen when it happened, not old enough to last on my own. I was diagnosed with amnesia forgetting everything about my old life. Then I was unfortunate enough to meet him.