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We are bringing back our Anthology Thursday features! Each month, we'll do a flashback to a previous Anthology. During that month, we'll feature each of the stories from that theme.
This month, we're jumping back to the Fall of 2013 and the theme of Pandora's Box.
The final set of 5 stories:
Thank you to everyone who voted for the 2020 Anthology themes! We had a lot of great themes to choose from this year, and after the first round of voting, we narrowed it down to 15 themes for the final vote. Of those 15, only 4 could be our themes for next years anthologies. This year, I didn't even need a tie breaker vote as the top four were very clear! Before we get to those themes, let's have a quick reminder of the upcoming anthology!
Now, let's see what the authors decided for
every lover you have in your life
is part of your life
every lover you have in your life
is the moment after or before
your life and their life too
eternal kiss
We have another review for you today! A huge thanks to the review team for making these reviews happen. Today's review is one of our Premium stories by Mann Ramblings. Puppilull seemed to like the story, so hopefully her review will make you want to check it out yourself! If you don't already have Premium, and you want to become a Premium subscriber, you can purchase it here.
Innocence and Carnality
Mann Ramblings
Reviewer: Puppilull
Status: Complete
Word Count: 119,440
Stea
So am I normal?
Now before the usual peanut gallery jumps in with a resounding YES (or is that NO), let me explain.
Today, for a Saturday I was bored. I played on the computer, I cleaned the condo, I took the car for a wash, and still was bored. So I flicked on the TV and started going through the hundreds of channels and nothing really appealed to me. Next I turned on Prime Video, nope, nothing caught my fancy. Then it was over to Netflix. Well they are featuring a movie that I have
Eight years ago I joined GA. Time to reminisce—a lot of firsts. Sorry.
On September 21, 2011, I switched from lurker to member. I wanted to be able to comment and get notifications. Meanwhile, I wrote my first prompt story. Thank you GA for your encouraging comments and reactions. I became an author and wrote my first anthology story, The Wardrobe. Again, thank you GA for motivating and encouraging me to write my first mini-series, Four Perspectives.
The next step was my first multi-ch
Before they came, we silly humans thought it would be the coolest thing ever to meet aliens. We forgot what happened in our own history when primitive cultures met more advanced cultures with technology maybe fifty or a hundred years more advanced.
Then came Chris Columbus the Conehead from somewhere in the general direction of the constellation we call the Southern Cross. That wasn't his name or his races name. That was unpronounceable to humans. Good old Chris was an entrepreneur. He offe
Well I'm off to recover from eye surgery, but I still have prompts for all of you. Let's see if any of these tempt you into writing.
Prompt 784 - Creative
Tag - Neko
You were busy tracking the crime ring that was trafficking in exotic animals. Finally having enough evidence, you and your team swarm in to arrest the crooks and save the animals. You never expected to find a beaten and half starved person in a cage. It isn't until you finally pull the semi-conscious person out you sp
We are bringing back our Anthology Thursday features! Each month, we'll do a flashback to a previous Anthology. During that month, we'll feature each of the stories from that theme.
This month, we're jumping back to the Fall of 2013 and the theme of Pandora's Box.
The third set of 5 stories:
Blood pressure has continued to swing from way too high to way too low -- and yesterday it did both in one day. I know part of the "high" was taking my evening medication later than I normally do by almost two hours + very high level of pain.
A multi-state property management agency just bought the house across the street and down one. They want to turn it into a "short-term rental" [which the city defines as anything less than 30-days] full time. To do that you have to apply for a permit
Did you catch Monday's blog featuring Luc's novella What Might Have Been? There's a banner there if you want to download it and share it in your signature, maybe along with a link and promo to help fellow readers find the story? You never know what sort of gems the older stories are hiding! Clearly this emotional story fits in with the CSR story, Willpower, and that's what I chose to share this month because holding on to your memories and never knowing where life will take you and what choices
We’re now on the road, headed back from our house-boating vacation.
The first thing we did was load everything onboard, then we got a crash course on not crashing the boat. After our thirty-minute briefing, we pulled away from the dock and onto the open water of Shasta Lake.
Our only goal was to have a good time. To that end, we tooled along on the beautiful and sunny lake until we found a safe, secluded little inlet.
We docked by motoring slowly forward and gently kissing the s
Oh, the summer has passed, yet another school year begins, and I'm forced to acknowledge that my children have grown older and made me older. It's so strange to watch them grow up and remember my own youth in contrast. We make memories, I try to help them make memories, but it's so true that you can't go back and you never know... what might have been. This is just one more of many amazing stories posted by the promoted authors who have been shifted to Classic author status that new site readers
So I was thinking this week . Does that make everyone cringe?
Today when I wrote this up. it is the 14th, so just a reminder to you all that we are now 10 days from my birthday and tomorrow will be 3 months away from Christmas. Now I don't want all of you all to fret and worry over having to get me pressies for both celebrations in the next 3 months! I know you all were planning on spending at least $50 Canadian ($12.50 US) on each present, so why don't you combine the two and each of y
Welcome to another Friday. Is it me or are the weeks flying by?
Anyway time for some new temptations.
Prompt 782 - Creative
First Line
I'm done forgiving you, so get out!
Prompt 783 - Creative
Dance
You were invited to a friend's party. The last thing you expected was to be swept off your feet and be the center of attention with an incredible partner dancing all night. Who was it and what happened after your dance?
So that is the prompts for the week. Reme
We are bringing back our Anthology Thursday features! Each month, we'll do a flashback to a previous Anthology. During that month, we'll feature each of the stories from that theme.
This month, we're jumping back to the Fall of 2013 and the theme of Pandora's Box.
The second 5 stories:
"Good Things are Coming"
I stared down at the carefully written chalk letters on the sidewalk under my feet. I was on a walk during my break, and I wondered why someone wrote such a message.
I continued on my way.
"Good Things are Coming"
'Are they?' I asked myself as I rounded the corner to head around the block and head back toward my office. 'Are they really?' It's so hard to be positive sometimes. I'll admit, I felt a little irritated at the blind, uninformed, and ba
Yep, you read the title right! Today, we're going to take a look at some of the stories by our Signature Authors and what the review team thinks of them. We're doing something a little bit different this go around though, because the review team didn't just each pick one author to review, they picked all the authors. Below, you will find a one line review for a story from each of our Signature authors! A huge thanks go out to our review team for taking the time to put this together for our enjo
The first week of September has arrived and things are a changing! I've notice a bit of a uptick in the forums and stories and also feeling a change in the weather and length of days. I never understood how people who live closer to the equator have little to no deviation in the length of days. Just seems strange to me . Then the further you go south or north towards the poles, you get longer days/shorter nights and visa versa as the equinoxes are reached. But then again, it would be strange to
i’m angry and hurt, and need to get this off my chest.
People will tell you that death is a part of life, it’s all part of the circle of life.
Well, they’re full of crap.
Death is death. And it sucks. Doesn’t matter who it is, if you lose someone you love, it sucks.
Like Great Aunt Betty, the one who would sneak you that candy you loved at the family reunion—it’s a loss and it hurts.
A nephew with leukemia—hurts like a punch to the gut. A nephew was hit by a car, while he
There is this overwhelmingly popular opinion that self-publishing, to some degree, isn't valid. It's what we do here on GA, of course, and putting out your work for free on the Internet for people to see seems to be acceptable and sometimes commended, but as soon as an author tries to make money from self-publishing their work—either by setting up a Patreon and asking for donations, or by publishing their work using services like Lulu and Amazon KDP and thus circumventing the traditional publish
Another week has come and gone, yet I'm stuck here with a rainy Friday. Rainy days and Fridays usually mean I've got prompts for you. Onwards, brave souls.
Prompt 780 - Creative
Tag - Enemy Mine
The war between worlds has left both sides devastated. Chemicals released on by the warriors from both planets have caused major changes on the people, plants, and animals. With a little less than a fifth of both populations surviving, the remaining leaders attempt to make peace. Unfortuna
We are bringing back our Anthology Thursday features! Each month, we'll do a flashback to a previous Anthology. During that month, we'll feature each of the stories from that theme.
This month, we're jumping back to the Fall of 2013 and the theme of Pandora's Box.
The first 5 stories:
Please help us out by reading and reviewing these stories.
I don't think they do. The rant (observations and curved balls) you make simply ends in a tunnel, I didn't manage to find any light at the end, because I'd stopped reading roundabout gladiator games and funeral celebrations.
Essentially, I suppose, you don't like your daily routine being put out by other people interfering with it... parades, blocked roads, closed stations. And, like a lion with a thorn in its paw, you'll lash out at anyone who provokes you when you're complaining about the
You are right, left, up and down and you shared your thoughts. Thing is it's your thread to rant and be silly. The point is not having to defend your rants.
Doubtful I'm right. But at least now everyone knows what I think, flawed or not. I'm used to being wrong. But I don't like to be told I'm wrong when no one knows the case I would make. At least this way I opened my mouth and showed the world I'm a fool.
I still like the Bible lessons better.
I have played ball games because I had a crush on that sexy Russian boy playing ball games. Later I played it to be with the cool guys so i dont get bullied but I never cared about the whole dynamics of it. I just thought it was too much,too wild and made no sense to waste on things so useless but you put it on another level, a fair point.
Just the facts:
COPACETIC Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
COPACETIC Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
copacetic
/ˌkōpəˈsedik/
Definition
Copacetic (also spelled copasetic or copesetic) is an informal American adjective meaning very good, fine, satisfactory, or in complete order.
Usage & Examples
You use copacetic to describe a situation, relationship, o
In storytelling, copacetic—meaning in excellent order, perfectly fine, or completely satisfactory—is a powerful tool for structuring narrative arcs, establishing character voices, and manipulating audience expectations. While a story where everything is constantly copacetic would lack the conflict necessary to drive a plot, the concept is essential for defining the boundaries of normalcy and tension.
Establishing the "Status Quo": Every traditional narrative arc requires a baseline be
The exact etymology of copacetic is officially considered unknown and obscure. Linguists and lexicographers have debated several theories about the origin of the word copacetic, though none have been conclusively proven:
* Hebrew / Yiddish: Suggested derivation from the Hebrew phrase hakol b'seder ("everything is in order") or kol b'tzedek. This is widely dismissed by etymologists (such as David Gold) as historically and chronologically improbable. |
* Louisiana / Creole French: Sugges