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This story is sad on so many levels: the mother being raped, the way she treated her son and husband, and the fact that the son killed the rapist as revenge for his mother's misery. It was tough subject matter, but well-written, so thank you, Emi, for sharing.

A dark and sad story effectively told. Thank you for sharing it, Emi.

Chapter 57 – A Huntin’ We Will Go As soon as Devin and I realized the evil skinwalker was in the area, we executed our part of the plan and raced off to retrieve the rifles. Once we had the weapons, we carefully took aim at the target, but we had to pause temporarily in order to give Tokala and Hania time to get out of the line of fire. The evil skinwalker might have assumed that the four of us had run away in fear, so it focused on the two deer that remained. Gramps and Pops had v

Cia, I really enjoyed this teaser. It had an intriguing premise, interesting characters, and a myriad of possibilities, but it looks like you never got back to it, even after multiple people were interested in you continuing the story. Such a shame, because I too would have loved to read more about Myles and Ben.

A delightful coming of age story. The teenage years are tough enough, but gay and bi-sexual teens have feelings and questions to deal with that their straight friends don't understand or have to deal with. This story explores that highly confusing time through the lives of very realistic and mostly likeable characters. If this is a genre of story you might be interested in, then you would be wise to read this charming and well-written short story.

Cassie, what a wonderful coming of age story. It can be extremely confusing for gay and bi teens, due to societal prejudices that still exist, and I think you portrayed their feeling admirably. I loved your characters, their interactions, I think the advice that Sam gave Chase was spot on, and I hope there's a future for Terry and Chase. If you would, please let me know if you've written any type of follow up.

Capricious comes from from the Italian word capriccio "whim," originally "a shivering," to the French word capricieux "whim," to the English in the late 16th century. The earliest known use of the adjective capricious is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for capricious is from 1594, in a translation by Richard Carew, antiquary and poet. Examples of capricious in a sentence: "The court ruled that the punishment was arbitrary and capricious". "The capricious nature of the disease made that hard". "The Union accused him of being capricious and undemocratic". "Such capricious investing behavior often ends in tears". "We have had very capricious weather lately". "The capricious stock market made it difficult for investors to plan their finances". "The rules were enforced capriciously". "She was capriciously fired after only two days on the job".

Sorry, Steve, I'm cold enough and shied away from a bunch of men skating on ice. That would have made me feel even colder.

Bliss is originally from Germanic origin and adapted to Middle English blisse, from Old English bliss, blīths. The final -s in this Old English word is actually a suffix and the word itself is related to blīthe, the source of modern English blithe, which means happy. The word bliss was first used in the Old English period, before 1150. It comes from Germanic words. The phrase “ignorance is bliss” comes from the 1742 poem "Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College" by English poet Thomas Gray. The full quote is “Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise”. Examples of bliss in a sentence: "Lying on the beach with a good book was pure bliss." "The couple settled into a life of domestic bliss after their wedding." "Watching the sunset over the ocean brought a feeling of utter bliss." "The newborn baby slept peacefully, radiating a sense of bliss." "A warm bath with calming music is my idea of perfect bliss."

I just did a different search and came up with this entry: According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first known use of "ambiance" in English was in 1648, appearing in a "Letter from a Nobleman".

Italian "ristorante, plural ristoranti", or restaurants, in America almost always have Dean Martin, "The King of Cool", adding to the ambiance. Dean Martin was born Dino Paul Crocetti,

Ambiance is from French ambiance "atmosphere, mood, character, quality, tone," from Latin ambiens "a going around," present participle of ambire "to go around," from amb- "around" (from PIE root *ambhi- "around" + ire "go". According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first known use of "ambiance" in English was in 1648, appearing in a "Letter from a Nobleman". What is the difference between ambience and ambiance? While 'ambiance' is more commonly used in American English, 'ambience' is preferred in British English. However, both convey the same meaning - the character or atmosphere of a place. Ambience comes from the Latin "ambire" meaning "to go around." The earliest known use of the word ambient is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for ambient is from 1572, in the writing of John Jones, physician. Examples of ambiance in a sentence: "At once, the atmosphere and ambiance around her changed." "The track has the flat ambiance and limited dynamic range common to these films." "However, the ambiance and background noises are in full effect with great dynamic range." "Just like everywhere else on the island, the spa had an ambiance of relaxed elegance."

Meander comes from Greek Maiandros, an old name for a winding river in Asia Minor that is now known as the Menderes. To the Latin maeander, to the English Manderes, and finally to Meander in the early 16th century as a noun, Despite this origin, the word is more commonly used to refer to a person's wandering course than a river's. The word "meandering" was first used in English in the early 1600s. The earliest known use of the adjective "meandering" was in 1617 by William Drummond, a poet and pamphleteer. Examples of the word meandering in a sentence: "Just then, he spotted them meandering down the road." "I made the drive through the meandering roads of Montecito once a week." "The humans pursued a meandering course through the forest." "My keen eyes found a small kid meandering around the area aimlessly." What is the difference between wander and meander? Some common synonyms of meander are ramble, roam, rove, traipse, and wander. While all these words mean "to go about from place to place usually without a plan or definite purpose," meander implies a winding or intricate course suggestive of aimless or listless wandering.

What would you do if you heard something crash in the woods? Would you go check it out or call 9-1-1? If you went to check it out and found an unconscious creature inside that definitely wasn't human, what would you do then? Those are the types of issues that this story deals with. This is a sci-fi story that has plenty of drama and quite a bit of humor, and it's totally enthralling. It's well-written, imaginative, and moves at a steady pace, and even if you aren't a sci-fi fan, you'll still want to click on the link and open this marvelous longer short story, and you'll be glad you did.

Puppi, from the very start of this story you had me hooked like a hungry large mouth bass or a rainbow trout and you slowly reeled me closer and closer to shore. It was a wonderful mix of sci fi, drama, and humor. and at times you made me wonder what I'd do if I found a downed space craft with an alien onboard, while other times I was terrified smiley and deputy dawg would find Perry, and other times chuckling over the wisecracks and hilarious actions. This story was well-written, had a good pace, and was creatively thought out. You have a great imagination. Great job! For a while, I thought Perry was going to insist that Reuben go back with them, because Perry couldn't stay with Reuben. And if Perry returns, I hope he wears a helmet or Reuben buys him a motorcycle or bicycle helmet for his visit, because I don't think Perry's head can take much more trauma. 😜 I also hope you've written more about these two, because I'll be checking your site looking for more about them. If possible I'd give this story 6-stars, but I'm limited to only 5, but Kudos on this fantastic story.

Have you ever had your house, condo, apartment broken into and robbed while you were at work, on vacation, or just away for a celebration, like the Fourth of July fireworks? Did you feel violated? Did it set you on edge and make you fearful and nervous afterward? Did you get suspicious or jump to conclusions about who might have done it? This is a cleverly crafted story about such an incident and you can feel every emotion that the couple who were robbed felt. You will also find a little twist at the end, so be sure to read this excellent short story.

Cole, another excellent story. You set it up perfectly, the feeling of being violated, the reading into things that were said during the investigation, the doubts and suspicions about who pulled it off. You made me feel all of that in a powerful and masterful way. Kudos on a job well done.

Going through a breakup can be hard enough when there's an underlying reason, such as cheating, but when it's based on misinterpretation, a 3rd party with his own agenda, or a lack of communication, it can be devastating. This story is about a bad breakup and how the parties deal with it afterward. @Headstall uses powerful writing to display the emotions involved on both sides, and you'll feel like you're one of their friends witnessing the aftermath. Take time to read this moving and heartfelt short story - you'll be glad you did.

Powerful writing, Gary, and you painted the conflict like a Leonardo da Vinci painted portraits. Your story makes me wonder how many of your readers that have gone through a bad breakup and are mentally going back and reassessing what took place? I hope maybe a few of them will be able to patch things up the way Duncan and Leon did. You had me a little worried when Kelly and Martin locked them in the extra room, because as upset Duncan was at the time, I was afraid he was going to physically attack Leon, but I'm glad that didn't happen. Thank you for writing this highly emotional drama. Communication is essential in a relationship and without it the relationship is doomed. I hope your readers all see that now and can avoid the same mistake in their lives. Kudos!

Brian is a closeted gay man who has a "crush" on a new hire at work. He isn't sure if the new hire, Nate, is gay, but it really doesn't make a difference, because Brian knows he can't come out of the closet. The reason he won't come out of the closet is that he has a harsh, bigoted father who has made his life hell, although not as much of a hell as his brother, Kurt, has had to deal with. The problem worsens when Brian discovered Nate is gay and is interested in him, but Brian is not ready to come out of the closet, because he's worried about his father's reaction. What is he going to do - come out or lose Nate? This is a very well-written short story with very believable characters. Do yourself a favor and read it. You won't regret it.

Def, I loved your story and could identify with your characters. They all seemed so real. Although I had my suspicions about Harvey, after Bri said he'd go on trips a couple of different times for a week, but I thought he might have a mistress. And knowing that Harvey's father had disowned him, I had two possible reasons for that - either his father discovered Harvey had pre-marital sex or he had a gay relationship. The twist was, I never suspected it was with Carl. Great job!

As ridiculous as it seems, Management has decided that Angles and Imps (demons) should work together as a team in connecting "true" soul mates. They become an Angel-Imp AI team, and the imp's job is to makes sure they complete the physical connection, while the Angel's job is to ensure they voice their love for each other. Tim's descriptions of the characters are imaginative and delightful, and the assignments are imaginative. And this particular story has a surprise ending. Take a long at this creative short story and you will probably enjoy it as much as I did.

Tim, I love your AI stories. They're so imaginative as the two bicker back and forth about how to carry out their mission. And now it seems they are also soul mates. Will it work out and is this from their hearts so they'll announce their love for each other, especially since Angles don't copulate. Is this relationship coming down from Management or has it come about merely from working together? Great job!

Audacious comes from the Latin root audere (dare) audac-/audax ("bold") and came to English in the mid 15th century. Shakespeare used "audacious" seven times in his plays. That in itself wasn't exactly an act of bold originality. It had been around for decades. If you look up the word “audacious” in Webster's Thesaurus, however, you'll see that it has several, very different connotations. One, as it relates to words like courageous, heroic, and gallant, and another is the audacity synonymous with impudence, temerity, or brazenness. The word audacity was first used in English in the Middle English period, around 1432–50 in Higden's Polychronicon. It comes from the Latin word audacitas, which means "boldness". Examples of audacious in a sentence: "First of all, his work made dear what an audacious venture poetry still could be." "her audacious behaviour will land her in trouble one of these days" "she made an audacious bid to take control of the company" "they devised an audacious plan of escape"

A wonderfully tense and emotional story concerning two different ways the main characters react to having gay feeling and being attracted to another male. The story could have definitely been longer, but it was long enough to understand what these two young men were going through.