Never liked apple pie myself.

A heretic! A heretic!



Smother it in ice cream... ice cream makes everything better.

What is it with the badge ego!

You're right, it probably is ego, but know what, it's also a heck of a lot of fun chasing badges. Fun is something you might want to try on here, for no other reason than it is fun.

I think I need to tackle these challenges too, it's been a while since I got a shiny new badge.

I have and it got me nowhere when all the apples go to a few pies. A posse does not change the truth.

Never liked apple pie myself. Apples should be crunchy, not squishy. Don't you agree?

What is it with the badge ego!

You're right, it probably is ego, but know what, it's also a heck of a lot of fun chasing badges. Fun is something you might want to try on here, for no other reason than it is fun.

I think I need to tackle these challenges too, it's been a while since I got a shiny new badge.

I thought it might have something to do with the Spam Assassin badge, but there is one other person who has that badge and she doesn't have the mysterious dot badge.

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He'd been sick a while. Rest in peace old friend.

Welcome to Stories Space.

It seems everyone on the site have lost theirs. I will chat to Gav to see why that's happened.

Personally, I only write traditional forms of poetry when I want to challenge myself to colour within the lines. So yes, traditional forms of poetry like sonnets and haikus have set rules that need to be adhered to.

That said, there are no rules against coming up with your own style of poetry, it might just be the new 'traditional form of poetry' someday.

I think the problem we have on the site isn't that we're not getting enough members, because there is a steady flow of new members, but more an issue of how to have members who actually contribute actively and regularly. I would also love to see us hit the 3000 mark, but not if there will still only be the same few regulars who actually log on daily.

I think a better question would be how we can draw in more readers to the site. The reason a lot of members don't stay is because no one ever reads or comments on their stories.

And like Rebs said, if there are things that are driving members away, feel free to message me about any gripes you may have. I'm happy to listen and help in any way I can.

Sucked into this Endless spiral Of my own design. A dark and bizarre Hourglass Counting down The moments To my own destruction. So step inside, I invite you in To witness my demise. A strange calm As my soul Is ripped apart. This is my own Hell.    ...

Added 25 Dec 2019 | Category Poetry | Votes 7 | Avg Score 5 | Views 233 | 5 Comments

Jin looked out over the city from the rooftop of one of the tallest buildings in Seoul, it was a breath-taking sight. And he hated it. He hated the crowds. He hated the busyness. He hated the noise. He hated the tall buildings. ‘Skyscraper’, such a simple, yet symbolic word – to scrape the sky. Is that our way of letting God know that we’re here and we’re trying our best to touch Him? Or...

Added 12 Nov 2019 | Category Drama | Votes 14 | Avg Score 5 | Views 612 | 9 Comments

It was the morning after and fear clung to her like sweat on skin. ‘Let’s spend the night in a haunted hotel...’ seemed a good idea. Fun. Harmless. Wine. Invoking silly chants over an Ouija board. Laughing at jump-scares. More wine. At some point, the candles flickered. The wind? These old places were draughty. At midnight the floorboards creaked. They giggled, emboldened by the wine....

Added 17 Oct 2019 | Category Micro Fiction | Votes 16 | Avg Score 4.94 | Views 409 | 12 Comments

Beyond this window the day is bright, but I'm here, surrounded by only Darkness as I walk in the footsteps of those who judge me-- wearing their ignorant stares and whispered innuendos like a shroud. Watching time decay, heart pounding like a fist hammering on my door demanding to be let inside. This door is a two-way street, my friend, nothing allowed in, lest I allow the demon who has...

Added 18 Jan 2019 | Category Musings | Votes 8 | Avg Score 5 | Views 633 | 8 Comments

“Nooo… what are you doing?” Mary called out, panic gripping her as she watched the scene before her unfold. The woman turned slowly to face her, her expression blank as she observed Mary with curiosity. She raised one hand toward Mary – the one that was not buried in the other girl’s blood-soaked chest – fingers curling slowly shut as she continued to study the girl who had interrupted...

Added 23 Oct 2016 | Category Supernatural | Votes 8 | Avg Score 5 | Views 1,103 | 6 Comments

This is what they meant when they said ‘dark as pitch’. Clarissa shuffled along, one hand on the clammy wall to guide her, the other held out to keep her from bumping into something or – much as she hated to consider it – someone. She felt confident that if she kept along the wall, she would soon encounter a door. Surely every room had to have a door, albeit that she’d come to the...

Added 30 Mar 2016 | Category Supernatural | Votes 9 | Avg Score 5 | Views 1,075 | 9 Comments

You are more than your skin – Hiding in shadows Beaten down by a world Driven by men whose  Prowess you threaten You are more than your painted lips – On a journey without a map A quest with no magic wand Instruction manual not included Destination unknown You are more than your ruffled skirts – Trying in vain to please the masses Pouting at camera lenses Swaying your...

Added 10 Feb 2016 | Category Poetry | Votes 16 | Avg Score 5 | Views 1,178 | 13 Comments

The package arrived at his home on a Monday morning, 10:42 am to be exact. George remembered this because that was the day his assistant, Clarissa, was late to arrive. She had called to apologise, there had been a smash-up on the freeway and while the four vehicle pile-up had not been her fault, he would have docked her pay if she had been remiss in informing him. In fact, he found himself...

Added 22 Oct 2015 | Category Supernatural | Votes 14 | Avg Score 5 | Views 1,158 | 12 Comments

Stanley fell to the ground as the sound of gunfire rang out louder than he had ever heard before. He crawled on arms and knees until he was clear of his bedroom window, just as his mother had taught them to do at times like those – and there were many in their neighbourhood. “Joey! Stanley!” His mother shouted from the other room. “I’m okay, Mamma. I’m safe,” Stanley shouted down the hall as...

Added 24 Aug 2015 | Category Flash Fiction | Votes 13 | Avg Score 5 | Views 1,017 | 9 Comments

Mary turned to look back one last time at the only home she had ever known. Leaving had been the hardest thing ever – yet she had no doubt that harder things still lay ahead. She had packed hurriedly, wanting to be gone before the townsfolk showed up with their kindness. She took care while packing, not wanting to take anything that would be missed. Her plan would only work if the town...

Added 31 Oct 2013 | Category Supernatural | Votes 22 | Avg Score 5 | Views 1,755 | 12 Comments

There are times when honouring a promise can be harder than we expected.Jesse has always been the epitome of integrity and good judgement, until a tragic event pushes her to the brink of moral bankruptcy.During the final weeks before losing her ten-year-long battle with cancer, Leila had one last...

Josh and Madison are the perfect couple, but even true love can change like the seasons. A shattered dream causes their marriage to take an unexpected plunge toward a silent grave. Can they manage to pull it back from the precipice? Find out in this tale of love, heartache and miracles. ...

The whims of the universe and a charming rogue... Just when he thought that life had nothing left to offer him, she walked into his life, as well as his heart. His trials were nowhere near its end, but will she be the life-jacket that keeps him afloat or the anchor that weighs him down? When the...