Along came MagsPeople on the street called her Raggy Maggie for obvious reasons. She was the consummate street person complete with shopping cart and collection of stuff she found in dumpsters. It was getting to be too cold to sleep outside and she needed to find shelter. The woman at the Good Shepherd centre directed her towards grandma Sheffield’s rooming house and even called ahead to make sure grandma had a bed for he...

I’m not very good at drawing. I can get by, but it’s not exactly my strong point. That being the case, to be able to look back and say, “I won a prize for my artwork,” is quite an achievement.Admittedly, it wasn’t a huge competition that provided me with my moment of glory - “Life Drawing from Nature,” 7 - 10 years category, at the local country fete, to be exact. The prizes on offer were numbered rosettes plus horse ridi...

The Grey Bishop III Edward moved away the floor boards accessing his secret hiding spot, where he stored his most valuable stuff. He grabbed the small brown linen pouch and opened it to find four coppers. He punched the hard floor in rage; there had to be more. He couldn't get far with just this much when leaving the city right away.Desperately he dug through the dirt searching for any coins he may have dropped in there b...

The Case Of The BlackFalcon “Morning Rocci; what’s up?” It was a Monday and I had been in the office for only an hour when the D.A. called. Rocci and me, I should mention, go way back to when we were kids. Now I have a detective agency and Rocci works for the city courts. Go figure. “Got an unusual case for you if you’re interested,” Rocci replied. “It’s a probable abduction with a twist.” “What do you mean by ‘twist’?” I...

Cast: Nagisa Shion- a 16-year-old boy, diagnosed with leukemia at age 5. He's spent a majority of his years in the hospital. His parents never come to visit him, but he believes they are working hard to pay his hospital bills. During his 16th year, he meets a volunteer who helps raise money for cancer patients. His strength is his calm, straightforward attitude. His weakness is spiders and not being loved by those he care...

Why did you do that to me? I would never have done such a thing to you! It was cruel and uncalled for. What did I do that caused you to treat me in such a way? Did I make you angry somehow, say something to upset you? If I did, I am sorry but I don't know what it was. Even so, there was no need to do that. You have known about this for weeks but you said nothing, did nothing, until now. You deliberately deleted the final...

I made a cake.I figured what could it possibly take?But as soon as I started to bake,I knew it was a big mistake.For my grandson, it was supposed to be.Maybe an hour or two. Or three.Thirteen hours later I wanted to flee.What the hell was wrong with me?A Star Wars cake is what he wanted."Sure," I said as if undaunted.And now I will be forever haunted.By talents perceived that I so easily flaunted.For his 5th birthday, he...

Whispered kisses on my cheek.A grin plays on my lips; so coy and so meek.My muscles are sore.In the heat of passion, I begged for more.I stretch my body giving you a show.You aren’t really there, but how could I know?The touching, the kissing, making love until dawn.Now come this morning you are gone.My back has gone cold.Longing to be someone you’d hold.My fingers run along your pillows dent.You never even gave me the sl...

Up in heaven I send you a kiss Memories of your life that passed You made sure our lives were bliss Seems your life went by so fast You were so much fun You made everybody laugh You were my daddy my loved one I just look at you in photographs You walked me down the aisle Gave me a beautiful wedding day You always wore your smile I miss you in so many ways A grandfather for a short time My kids didn't get to know you We'll...

The Iron Rook VI For years Duncan had to contend with the thorns at court, threatening to prick him and the others with their poisoned tips and finish them off. The day they first arrived they had come with a small army, intent on overthrowing Duncan and doing to him what he did to the Riverlords. But Duncan managed to keep them at bay by closing the gates of the castle to them, and securing the entire force of the Skyclo...

Their cunning voices coyly soothed his fear.Their whispers damp and cool, a subtle treat. They tempted him with pledges, in each ear, To sate his every bliss, most welcomed feat. The charms of ageless beauty drew him nigh.Pervasive sparkling visions swelled his dreams.Soft dainty fingers stroked, eyes meet his eye, Lest he resist such sweet seductive schemes.They trusted he would not withstand desire,Each nymph beguiling...

It's time to start overTo take chancesTo purge everything you don't needTo be happy, smile, laughForget the past, move onIt's not worth the trouble Let's move forwardNever stopping Always wanting to improve Have faith in yourselfKeep goingNever forgetting You can make it happen

Yogi and Casper had just taken off on a routine training flight. The weather wasn't perfect that day. Forecast for low lying cloud cover, but it would help in their training. The two fliers climbed to the designated altitude and formed up to begin their mission. A low level sortie this time, hugging the ground to avoid detection. Casper called to Yogi to verify the flight plan. Yogi replied, “Thirty minutes at two-niner-f...

Like all things I can’t hold, you are untouchable. As if intangible to my touch, it can’t hold you like I wanted. Like how I wish to hold you in my arms and,  Maybe, just maybe feel your warmth. Like all things that are far away, you are unreachable. As if you laid up with the stars, no matter how hard I try to reach up, to stretch my hands, I can’t. I wish that you were mine. I wish that I lay there in the stars with you...

Lowenna book 2 the secrets of light and darknessChapter 1 JIBRANZ ZAFA THE THIRDJibranz entered the new royal temple. He didn’t understand why they needed a new royal temple in Hymdale. The king, queen and their children lived far away on the mainland. None of the royal household had come to Hymdale city since Jibranz had been born. His father Jibranz Zafar the second had seen the king and the king before him, but only on...