Stories

Barnaby the capybara crashes Val the penguin's romantic Antarctic birthday date with Steve the otter, accidentally warping them all back to a warm, firefly-lit Cretaceous jungle—turning a ruined evening into a perfect prehistoric getaway

From a dimly-lit booth at Ricci's restaurant, Jeremy dines on linguine and fine wine while waiting for the occasional client to require his expertise - but only on Tuesday nights, and only if the price is right.

A contribution to Cia's story prompt, using the idiom "crack someone up" in a literal way.

A Series of Seductive, Serious or Silly Rubayats for Autumn. With thanks to AC Benus for showing us all how to write in this form.

After the untimely death of Lothar, his father, the young King Adalbert receives an ultimatum from his enemies.

CJ Abelló returns to Georgetown in the fall of 2022 for an advanced degree. During the two years back on the Hilltop, his education is not limited to the classroom; his analytical mind and his ability to articulate complex matters in a way his audience could assimilate the matter helped. He was asked to write articles for professional journals, attend seminars by both liberal and conservative think tanks, and speak at schools and conferences.

A response to Prompt #694 - Creative

Tag - First Line, I'm tired of this, so I'm going home!

It prompted me to think of an event in my past and decided to share, maybe give you something to think about.

It's reasonably accurate and factual.

Trent's trying to write a new story, but gets interrupted by his boyfriend.

On their nineteenth birthday, Declan returns to Jason's resting place for the first time in a whole year and speaks from the heart.

(Monologue)

How much power is there in love? When we cross that final line into darkness, does the bond of love come with us?

I looked at the envelope. I knew what it was by the Company Secret Santa sticker on it. So, why was I nervous to open it. It was probably just a gift card, no one knew me well enough to get me anything personal.

But, then why was it my favorite shade of purple????