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Yes, we're all hoping that this is resolved quickly, because they'll be heading to the cave in the Ozarks just as soon as this is taken care of.

That would indeed be an ominous sign, but since they won't be operating on a boat in the ocean, maybe they're safe.

We'll collectively cross our fingers and hope for the best, but the best we can hope for is that they can confuse the evil skinwalker long enough that they can carry out their plan. If the evil skinwalker has never seen skinwalkers that can successfully transition into another creature that looks as it's supposed to look, then maybe they have a trump card to play. That's what happened with the first one they killed - it was so distracted ad confused that it didn't notice what was coming.

Yes, you win the prize for being first, wen. The shaman and his son have planned very well, but as Robert Burns said in this poem, 'To a Mouse': "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." Or as he wrote it: “The best laid schemes o' mice an' men / Gang aft a-gley.” We'll just have to hold our breath and see how it goes.

Chapter 55 – Preparations As soon as the alarm on my phone went off, Devin and I got dressed, grabbed our duffle bags, and headed downstairs to meet up with Gramps. After we all said goodbye to Faith, we went outside, got into Gramp’s SUV, and he drove over to pick up Pops so we could be on our way. Pops greeted us warmly when he got in the SUV. “It’s nice to see you boys again and I hope you had a good time with Mac’s parents.” “Yeah, we did,” I confirmed. “You migh

The word "reframe" comes from the prefix "re-" meaning "again" and the word "frame". The earliest known use of the word "reframe" was in 1592 in a translation by Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke. Reframe" means to put something together again, or to fashion something anew. It can also mean to look at, present, or think of something in a new or different way. For example, you might reframe a photograph or reframe a debate. Synonyms for "reframe": reevaluate, reexamine, replan, and rethink. Examples of reframe in a sentence: "She is trying to reframe the debate about the care of vulnerable children". "I reframed the photograph and hung it in our bedroom".

What would you do if you were living next to a strange neighbor? Would you make friends with him or stay far away from him? And how would you react if you discovered someone was after him? Would that change your opinion? This is a cleverly written and imaginative Sci-Fi story that you won't want to miss. It isn't very long and is a quick read, so give it a look, and you will be glad that you did.

An interesting and imaginative story. I loved the transporter system between Alex's house, Simon's house, the safehouse, and the ship. It was a shame that Simon had to watch his mother claim she didn't have a son, since her memory had been erased, but it had to be that way in order to protect her. And since all the government agents had come into contact with the memory shield at Alex or Simon's house, it won't be long before they forget about Alex, Simon, and Sally as well. Let's hope they all find a welcoming home on Alex's planet and they live happily ever after. I hope that's part of a follow-up story, and I can't wait to read what Alex's planet is like. Thanks, Caz, it was a captivating and fun story.

I'm sure that most, if not all of you have heard about conversion therapy camps, and this story tells about one from hell. This story is very dark and maybe a little over the top, but it will definitely evoke a strong emotional reaction as you read about it. By the time you reach the end of the story, you might even have a sliver of hope that things will either improve or this camp will cease to exist.

This story was really dark. I've read a lot about conversion therapy camps and they all seem to be dehumanizing and abusive, but not to the degree of physical abuse or the lack of simple conveniences, such as toilets and showers, that you described here. This doesn't mean that there can't be an outlier facility that is similar to the one you envisioned, but if there is or was, I hope someone reported it and the place was shut down. Other than that, I found the story quite riveting.

It appears that we have some very prolific poets. Kudos!

The word euphonious was first used in English in 1774. It comes from the Late Latin word euphōnia, which means "sweetness of voice". Euphonious is an adjective that means something is pleasant to the ear or agreeable in sound. For example, you might describe a voice as euphonious. Euphony was first used in English in themid-15c., from French euphonie, from Late Latin euphonia, from Greek euphonia "sweetness of voice," related to euphonos "well-sounding," from eu- "good" (see eu-) + phone "sound, voice," from PIE root *bha- (2) "to speak, tell, say." It is related to: Euphonic (1782); euphonical (1660s); euphonious (1774).

Elicit comes from Latin elicit- ‘drawn out by trickery or magic’, from the verb elicere, from e- (variant of ex- ) ‘out’ + lacere ‘entice, deceive’ to English in the early 17th century (1600s). According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first known use of the word "elicit" in English was in the early 17th century, with the earliest recorded evidence appearing around 1624 in the writings of Francis White, bishop of Ely.

The original fairy (faery) tales were very grim, especially those written by the Grimm Brothers. This short story shows the dark side of faeries and you'll never look at Tinkerbell the same way after you read this story. It is well written though and might be a good choice for Halloween night.

Val, I didn't know that you've been hiding such a disturbing dark side. That was truly gruesome, but it had some positive aspects as well, in that the human got revenge on Briar, but I do hope the human survives. Maybe he'll be able to regain his strength and heal, but who know if Shade is going to succeed on his mission or if the King will have his head. That truly would be a Grimm tale.

Inundated means "overwhelmed" and come from several Latin root words: Unda (wave), in (into, upon) undare (to flow) and inundare, literally "to flood or to overflow." It came into the English language in the late 16th century. Overflowing is still one of the meanings of the adjective inundated. The word "inundate" was first used in English in the early 1600s. The earliest known use of the word is in 1623, in the writings of lexicographer Henry Cockeram. The adjective inundated was first used in English in the 1870s. The earliest known use of the word was in 1875, in a text by geologist Charles Lyell.

Ok, I'll play that game. The ringette was a win, the flag football a win, the U-14 hockey and Junior B hockey were ties. How'd I do? lol As far as travel, I've been to 30 of the US states, 3 Canadian Provinces, England, Scotland, and Wales. I wish I'd done more, but that's all there is.

This is a wonderful, cleverly written, and humorous story that will keep your interest and won't allow you to stop reading. Tim gives wonderful descriptions of both the angel and the imp, along with wonderful and sometime infuriating and other times humorous dialogue between them. Be warned that it is sometimes fairly erotic as well, but if you're looking for something light, different, and entertaining, then this short story fits the bill. Do yourself a favor and take the time to read this intriguing story.

Tim, I love this story. I love how you described both the imp and the angel, and I loved the interaction between them. I thought it was clever and funny, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great job! Since I'm late at getting to read this story, I know you've already written two more and I can't wait to read them as well.

This is a cute, imaginative, and witty tale about the Queen’s bard and a young knight. It is written in a slightly unusual style, but it shouldn’t take long for you to adjust to it, The author also uses some terms and phrases that might make you question if the story is set in a modern or medieval setting, but neither of those issues will lessen the enjoyment you’ll receive from this charming tale. So, if you enjoy romantic stories set during a chivalrous and courtly period, then be sure to give the short story a read. You won't regret it.

Northie, I enjoyed this medieval tale with knights in chain mail and a bard writing poetry for the Queen. Like Val said, the form was a bit unusual and took some time to adjust to, but I worked my way through that problem fairly quickly. However, there were times when I wasn't sure if the story was set in a modern setting or during the middle ages because of some of the terminology or phrases you used - referring to the bard as a yank or yankee, having the bard claim that he'd sent his clothes to the cleaners, the use of the word "Dude", and mentioning a paper bag to name a few. Otherwise, I found your story/script witty and quite enjoyable.

According to "New Oxford American Dictionary," the name "sedan" comes from the Latin word "sedere," which means to sit, and also "sella," which means saddle. It's a fitting name for the sedan, as it's a car that's associated with a comfortable interior and a smooth ride. The name derives from the 17th-century litter known as a sedan chair, a one-person enclosed box with windows and carried by porters. A sedan is designed as a 3-box configuration vehicle — engine, passenger and cargo. The word sedan is used in American English, while the word saloon is used in British English. As for notchbacks, these are sedans with a less pronounced boot or trunk space. They are sedans with a hatchback rear. The word "sedan" was first used to describe an automobile body in 1912. However, the word had been used to describe a covered chair carried by multiple people since the 17th century.

The word nausea comes from the Greek nausia or nautia, which originally meant seasickness (Greek naus = ship). Nauseous and nauseated are used interchangeably casually, but if you are writing formally, nauseated describes the feeling that you might throw up. Nauseous is an external stimulus that nauseates you, such as a nauseous smell or sight. According to most sources, the first recorded use of the word "nauseous" in English was in the early 1600s, appearing in Robert Cawdrey's dictionary "A Table Alphabeticall" around 1604, where it was defined as "loathing or disposed to vomit.".

As teens or 20 somethings, people are capable of actions that they later regret. They may even get into trouble for their actions and be punished for whatever they've done, and those that are truly sorry for the grief they'd cause are always hopeful that they may get a chance to start over. This story tackles that tough issue and the author does it with powerful, well-paced writing, and deftly handles the delicate nature of the subject matter. If you enjoy thrilling dramas with lots of tension and many possibilities, then read this excellent short story.

I'm sure all of us have done things in our past that we regret. We may have ended up in trouble for them at the time, maybe in legal trouble, and we may have also received some form of punishment for what we've done. Too often there are those that don't want to let us ever forget about those actions and do everything in their power to make sure you don't ever get a change to start over, after you've paid for what you've done. Even though it looked rocky at first, I'm glad Casey was able to prove himself and had someone in his corner helping him along (Miguel), and I'm glad Brian changed his tune and brought Brandon so he and Casey could talk and finally put the nightmare to an end. Val, thank you for a powerful and sensitively handled drama where redemption was no only possible, but there is also hope that two who severed the most might be able to make up for lost time.