Sandra and Melanie were talented thespians. Way beyond good; no one had realized they were the best actors in the whole damn school. Melanie was such a chameleon, not even Sandra had twigged to Mel’s self-nomination for leading actress in a goth part. Sandra, though, had the more challenging role. Yet, Mel never asked herself if Sandy, acting like St Theresa’s Catholic School head girls have always acted, was an example o...

Talala looked down on the city square of Tantovar and smiled. Around her, people danced in a throng that filled the square. The rhythmic beat of hand drums and skirl of pipes filled the air with joyous sounds. “If only I could dance with them,” thought the goddess. But her body of carved stone was affixed to the temple dais. For deities could not enter the world of their own accord. They could only view it through the sta...

“You think it’s okay?” Abigail asked tentatively. Emma held up the phone and began to read aloud. “‘Dearest Troy’ – Dearest was a nice touch – ‘I’m so happy for you getting your dream job! That’s quite an achievement – you should have a big celebration. The thing is, Troy... I don’t want to hold you back. You need to be free, and deserve someone just as supportive of your aspirations as you’ve been of mine.’ “Supportive?”...

13th of December – Season 2  Growing up with a legendary racing father, Beatrix Honeycomb had learnt how to tell the difference between having skill and having talent. In fact, it was this ability that made her realize that no matter how much she knew about motorsport, she was not destined to be a driver like her father. Fortunately, she'd figured this out by the age of 18 so that by the time she went to varsity, she knew...

There is no doubt that poetry has a unique ability to move the human spirit; an ability shared only with music and far more so than even the greatest prose, however impassioned. It is, therefore, no surprise that the greatest composers have felt impelled to set poetry to music; and whilst the lyrics of much popular music are repetitive and banal, the works that will survive are those where the words tell a story or expres...

This day is yours, it belongs to you,Do anything that you desire to do.Watch your favorite shows, eat your favorite food,Do anything that puts you in a good mood. Your friends are here to celebrate too,This day is yours, it belongs to you.You’ve been working too hard, you need a break,Sit down and have another piece of cake. Open the presents your friends have bought,You can see they’ve given this plenty of thought.This d...

Children are so excited for Christmas Day The countdown has officially started Santa will be embarking on his sleigh The children hope Santa is bigheartedAre they on the naughty or nice list They’re hoping they have made the cut The older Children wonder if he exists This makes them anxious in their gutsThey’re acting all sweet and nice Listening to what their parents say Hoping their wants are not too overpriced Being re...

Today is a toast of your achievement a celebration of all things you. A day to spend with loves ones to laugh, cry and reminisce. A day for those closest to you to decorate, light candles,sing, feed you cakeand maybe if your lucky give you presents. But my wish for you, Is the same as every day.That no matter what you do. It brings you much happiness And many dreams fulfilled.Happy Birthday, my friend!

Jimmy was born on July 5, 1897. Until he was five or six, he believed all the parades and excitement on July 4 th were in celebration of his birthday. He was a little disappointed; when in the first grade, he learned they were not. He was an intelligent child, with an abiding curiosity, particularly in the sciences and mechanics. Because he was a late child of a second marriage, his father indulged him greatly. When he wa...

Even in the darkest sky there is light.Look hard not a quickened glance,light is there to see. Even turbulent swirling dark clouds carry images of joy, that display in time.Where nothing good seems be. The darkest night, shows the dimmest star giving hope, feeding warmer thoughts.Should we not shout with glee? The brightest day, casts shadows darkest,the sun has a darker side we can not see.Should we not shout with glee?...

Stories Space celebrates its first year,Congrats to Lisa and her crew,But it’s the members of the site,Who have reasons to celebrate too.Miss Sprite took first place in a contest,And Xuani won money as well,Lady Sharon sold a couple of stories, And so did Miss Clarabelle.DirtyMartini got a story in Bare Back,Which he thought was really cool,But he’s not the only one around here,For so did Don Abdul.Cowgirl sold stories to...

Now and Then. Judith swirled her glass of Chardonnay and raised her glass in a silent toast to herself. She knew that she had never given a better business presentation and she thoroughly deserved the multi-million pound order which today’s negotiations had secured for the firm .The meeting had even finished early, leaving time for her to enjoy a decent meal in an exclusive restaurant instead of a tasteless sandwich from...

Maria would never amount to anything. Girls like her never did. It wasn’t like she really had any choices, that’s just the way things were and everybody with any sense knew it. To think otherwise would be mere folly. Girls in her part of town never amounted to anything. The best she could hope for was to find a good husband some day, and hopefully escape the welfare system life she knew all too well. Growing up in a third...

In the mood for something to read?Then of my advice you best take heed.If it’s worth reading, you’ll find it here,On a site that’s celebrating its very first year. Looking for adventure that packs a thrill?Or a crime drama that ends in a kill?You can find a romance about a heated affair,Or a horror story guaranteed to scare. Supernatural stories if you’re so inclined,Musings that will exercise your mind,Science fiction fr...

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY, ANDREA! December 13'th. The day dawned cloudy and gray. Such uninspired weather for such a monumentous day. It was the day of my daughter Andrea's VERY FIRST BIRTHDAY!!! My mind kept thinking, One year ago today....because you see, it wasn't just Andrea's first birthday. It was also my first birthday of being a mom! One year old. My baby was one year old. Why, she wasn't even a baby, any more! What a...