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73 Stories

  • The Vampire's Carnival  by renesmeewolfe
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    One wish sends Vanessa back in time where she lives in a carnival under the Ring Leader. She knows there's something off about him, but she can't quite place her finger on what, exactly. All she knows is he wants her dead.
  • The Note Book by nillyxx
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    A collection of author's notes about my writing and editing all in one place so you guys don't have to scroll through endless comments/activity to find mass messages.
  • The Secret of the Sword by DouglasSmith
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  • Brother Judd by MichaelPollick
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    The fish could hardly be expected to remember us- Two sleep-dusted Ohio boys, working a pole with Brother Blake, methodically plinking the glass of Heritage Lake.
  • Grounded | The Trapped Trilogy  by renesmeewolfe
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    Eenralla lived in a Dome, That Dome was controlled by the Government. The Government had a secret. That secret is out now, thanks to Eenralla. But now it doesn't matter... Her brain isn't even hers. Will she ever get it back? (Book 3 of the Trapped Trilogy) Sier knows about the wipe, but she doesn't care. Just as long as she's alive and breathing. But now, she sees the lies behind the truths, and she understands what's happening. She understands, even though her brain activity is supposed to be shut off. Could this be the work of Eenralla Land? _ _ _ Available to purchase on Amazon and Radish.
  • Plane Wrecks by MichaelPollick
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    Leaving Iowa behind simply cleared the mind of many a pop idol; Farmers' sons and factories' daughters loved to twist and bellow, flaming out to immoral race records and jungle beats, backlashing furiously in their mudstained carnival velvet.
  • I Believe! by OreoluwaMatem
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    As a young 17-year-old, David would like nothing more than to goof around with his friends, ask the girl he likes out and sit around a dinner table with his family. With no memory of the last time they did this, he seems to be living on a dream trying against odds to hold his family together. David is bent on his goal to love his father till he turns his life around and show his sister that persistent love can change anyone. Soon enough he realises that plans no matter how tight can break. Sara has been running for a long time. She can barely remember why she started or what she's aiming for. One thing she's certain of - Jim is at fault. At the speed she's maintained all her life, she's missed more than she realises and when her brother returns to their lives suddenly, she fights the urge to know more, to dig deep and figure out some long-buried emotions. Mike's life has comprised of jail terms, running, hiding and searching. When he meets a young woman, he finds purpose and passion in his otherwise bland life. Now the question is, will he have enough time to run back, uncover truths and search for the right things before it's too late? The loss of his wife brought Jim lower than ever. In his grief, he turns away from his children sowing deep hurt and resentment. In a sudden move to correct his mistakes, he seems to have forgotten how to do anything right. Will he get the chance to soothe his children's hurt or is his destiny already written in the stars?
  • Haiku by MichaelPollick
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    #1 Darkness, and what stays Falls too close to the heart-Poor enough for beggars.
  • Urim and Thummin by MichaelPollick
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    Your tattooed stigmata is showing, my dear- that spot of willful blood lies dormant; while greedy hosts of Angels draw illicit lots, and seek redemption in performance.
  • The Unnamed | The Unnamed Duology Book 1 by renesmeewolfe
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    "I am Unnamed. My title is dead." In the World, the Planet, and the Base, it's either be number one or die. The alternative to dying, however, is to become an Unnamed. Turning eighteen means that you will compete for your name. Come out on top, you get a name and continue to the next two stages. Don't win, become one of the Unnamed. And no one knows what happens to the Unnamed. Running is easy for the Runner. He's been doing it since he was five. Easy, until things start happening, abnormal things. People aren't finishing their races. Others are acting strange. Easy, until the Runner has to become an Unnamed to find out what's going on. He has no name, but he has a title. The Runner. That's all he is in the midst of Runners. He'll get a name, yes. But not until his birthday. Not until the Competitions. Not until things are back to normal. Not until he earns it. Can he do it? Run. For your life. For your name. Don't become an Unnamed. | BOOK 1 OF THE UNNAMED DUOLOGY
  • Surprise Makeover by MichaelPollick
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    we tried to stay away from anything plum, which looks so garish in the cold fog of authority, as the neighbors report nothing new between those two.
  • Christmas Mess by sweetytweety8
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    Join Jane and Ana on a heartwarming journey filled with laughter, love, and a few unexpected surprises, as they discover that sometimes the best plans come with a sprinkle of chaos. * * * * * When Jane decides to spend Christmas with her older sister, Ana, all she wants is to have a holiday filled with fun and adventure. What she doesn't anticipate is a bombshell served from her sister when Ana tells her that she wants to win back her ex-boyfriend, Caleb - an old flame who still has a piece of Ana's heart. In an attempt to discover more about Ana's former flame the two sisters combine forces and start plotting some crazy schemes that lead them through a series of hilarious and heartwarming misadventures. But amidst the laughter and Christmas cheer, Jane is harboring a secret of her own. A revelation that could shatter the fragile harmony she's started rebuilding with her sister. As the clock ticks towards Christmas Eve, Jane faces a choice: reveal her truth and risk it all, or keep her secret and protect the newfound relationship with her sister. Join Jane and Ana on a heartwarming journey filled with laughter, love, and a few unexpected surprises, as they discover that sometimes the best plans come with a sprinkle of chaos. "Christmas Mess" is a charming and touching tale of sisterhood, surprises, and the power of shared laughter. Join Jane and Ana as they navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that only family can inspire, reminding us that, even in the midst of chaos, the true magic of Christmas lies in the love we have for those closest to our hearts.
  • Wiped | The Trapped Trilogy  by renesmeewolfe
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    Eenralla lives in a Dome. That Dome is run by the Government. The Government has a secret. A secret they want Eenralla to forget. It all started when she touched the wall... (Book 2 of the Trapped Trilogy) Eenralla seems to be lost forever. The Rebellion seems to have crumbled at the feet of the Domes' power. Murkas has won. Or so he would like to think. Justin isn't controlled by the Domes-he was born and raised outside of them. He escapes, with help from Brynlea, his mind on one thing: WAKE. UP. EENIE. _ _ _ Available to purchase on Amazon and Radish.
  • The Wedding (Short Story) by Kipe_Lyan
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    Prenups CHECK Dresses CHECK Caterer CHECK Our families meeting NOT CHECK There is also a middle grade prequel called "Mina's. (Mina's Period)" which is a story about coming of age and coming out.
  • Dark Dealings Excerpt Chapters 1-3 by KarenKenneySmith
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  • Snapshot:  Kittanning, Pennsylvania 1963 by MichaelPollick
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    Looking north up South Water street, the dying stand solid as parking meters, finding finer spirits underground than the ones they were promised.
  • Believer's Guide to Drifting by MichaelPollick
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    On the one hand, we have this couple-so young, so connected, so grounded. The balloon they released together into the Memphis air held two cards in tow as it found its way between their hands and the balloon maker's place.
  • Washing Day by MichaelPollick
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    she never once minded the dust, as he carried them both into town, his mind filled with thoughts of discounted hardware.