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April 01, 2026
General Stories Matias Travieso-Diaz

Spared By A Sign

He gave their crops to the grasshopper, their produce to the locust. Psalm 78:46 Once, in a remote corner of the world, two tribes dwelt in nearby settlements along a plain that opened beneath towering mountains. The land was fertile but its expanse was…
April 01, 2026
Crime Stories Tom Kropp

Violent Lunch Date

"No Foxy! No!" Lil yelled as Foxy darted down the alley after a fleeing rat that had a chunk of pizza in its mouth. As Lil charged in the alley, she stopped and stared in surprise. Foxy was snarling and savagery shaking her head with a dead rat flopping in…
April 01, 2026
General Stories Thomas Turner

Finding The Truth

Written by Thomas Turner, Sonny Turner and Curt Chown: January 1986- Sonny and Candy are celebrating their daughter's fifteenth birthday. Candy’s parents are there with their daughter’s new boyfriend Don and her brother is there too. After it is over,…
April 01, 2026
Crime Stories Eloise Smith-Ferrier

The Hunt

By the time Ben Walker arrived, the water had already gone still. It shouldn’t have. Not with the low mechanical churn of the fountain still running, not with light shivering across its surface in fractured blue from the police cars. The fountain held itself…
April 01, 2026
Mystery Stories Matias Travieso-Diaz

The Little Girl And The Monster

Though she be but little, she is fierce! William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream The twin moons rose over the empty valley, casting their faint light over the monster, a beast the size of a horse that strode in and out of the shadows. It was a huge…
March 20, 2026
Crime Stories Tom Kropp

Dead Redemption

Pablo crept through the Honduras slum’s back alley with all the stealth he could muster. The alley was narrow and crammed with crates and dumpsters that stank of fish and rotting things. The dark clouds rolled overhead, fulminating with fury and rain pattered…
March 20, 2026
General Stories Matias Travieso-Diaz

Caught In The Act

As soon as sin was their choice, the cover of darkness was their preference. Lysa TerKeurst, Forgiving What You Can't Forget Sam was an usher at a movie theater. His daily duties included walking down the aisles of the theater after a screening to collect…
March 20, 2026
Crime Stories Tom Kropp

Dead End Job

Tony was a very muscular and good-looking Latino that had recently crossed the border of Mexico illegally. He was excited to immediately get a job for cash as a security guy at his cousin’s strip club. Tony was introduced to a very tall and muscular Latino…
March 20, 2026
General Stories Thomas Turner

Troubled Times

Written by:T J Tuner, Sonny Turner and Curt Chown- May 1985- Sonny, Tom and Curt are in the cafe. Sonny tells them that there are new people moving in on his floor. Sonny tells them ‘His name is Pete and he has a mechanic's shop on Kings Highway.’ They will…
March 20, 2026
Flash Fiction Tom Kropp

Bad Trick

Anita was a pretty Filipina stripper and prostitute working at a strip club when she agreed to go home with Andre. Andre drove them to a hotel routinely used by the strippers for dates with Johns. They made some small talk and his relaxed manner and smooth…
March 20, 2026
Poetry Markus J

5 Irish Limericks

there was a jolly old man from Dublin drank way too much and home he went stublin a river he tried to cross only to slip on the moss now laughter never stops from the ducklin` --------------------------------------- there was a pretty young las from Portrush…
March 20, 2026
Crime Stories Tom Kropp

Busted For Drug Dealing

My job selling dope was a rough trade. I had another shooting situation while carrying groceries and dope. Several thugs stepped out of the shrubs on both sides of me. It was dark out and the attack was so sudden at close range. They slammed me down in a…


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Once upon a time, in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there existed a wondrous realm known as Nebula Cloudia. It was a place where vibrant colors and shimmering lights danced in harmony, creating a celestial symphony that echoed through the universe.In Nebula Cloudia, the clouds were not made of water droplets, but of stardust and dreams. Each cloud was a masterpiece, painted with hues of magenta, azure, and gold. The nebula clouds were alive with joy, and they possessed the ability to communicate through radiant pulses of light.One day, a curious little cloud named Celestia decided to explore the far reaches of Nebula Cloudia. With her fluffy form aglow with excitement, she floated through the cosmic landscapes, encountering clouds of all shapes and sizes. They welcomed her with bursts of dazzling colors, forming a spectacular display that lit up the vastness of space.As Celestia continued her journey, she stumbled upon a cluster of clouds that were feeling a bit dull. These clouds, named Lumos and Radiant, had lost their sparkle and were casting shadows on the once-vibrant nebula. Determined to spread happiness, Celestia approached them with a warm glow."Hello, Lumos and Radiant! What's been dimming your radiance?" asked Celestia, her voice echoing in harmonious tones.Lumos sighed, "We've been feeling a bit down lately. The cosmic winds have blown away our enthusiasm, and our colors have faded."Radiant nodded in agreement, "It's like the joy of Nebula Cloudia has escaped us."Celestia smiled gently, "Fear not, dear friends! I bring the magic of joy and the warmth of friendship. Together, we can restore the brilliance of Nebula Cloudia."With that, Celestia intertwined her wisps with Lumos and Radiant, creating a mesmerizing blend of colors. Their combined glow illuminated the entire nebula, filling it with renewed energy and vitality. The once-dull clouds now pulsed with radiant hues, creating a breathtaking display that could be seen from galaxies far and wide.Nebula Cloudia had never looked more beautiful. The joy of Lumos, Radiant, and Celestia had transformed the entire realm into a celestial masterpiece. The cosmic winds carried the tale of their adventure, spreading happiness throughout the universe. From that day forward, Nebula Cloudia became a beacon of joy and inspiration, a testament to the magic that friendship and positivity could bring. The nebula clouds continued to dance in harmony, their vibrant colors telling the tale of Celestia, Lumos, and Radiant—a story of happiness that echoed across the cosmos for eternity.Do you think the Nebula Clouds looks like this ? https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/155536967
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