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I Am Found
I drop to my knees on the side of the road Of this long forgotten place I gather the filthy, Long abandoned bundle this fragment of faith
By Justin Black3 months ago in Poets
To Be a Slob
So, you've decided to give up being a neat freak? Wise choice. There are many reasons why this path is advantageous. Here are a few:
By Julie Lacksonen3 months ago in Fiction
Lullaby
Lying on the floor, CDs are spread out around me. Some are in their cases, while others are bare. My music player softly pumps out melodies into the air.
By Amethyst Champagne3 months ago in Poets
I Dated My Boss, It Didn't End Well
I first met Jeff when I walked into the engraving store in the mall. My initial thought was that he was super cute. Then I remembered that I needed to be asking for a job application, not interviewing guys to be my boyfriend.
By Edward Anderson3 months ago in Pride
Hibernation
I am the tree laid bare by winter, all sandpaper bark and the hollowness of a thing almost-dead, holding my breath in the fractured light of the perpetual confessional,
By Chloë J.3 months ago in Poets
For the Next Girl. Winner in Instructions Included Challenge.
Hey, Next Girl, I’m Holly. You and I will probably never meet, but for some reason life has brought you here – to Walter’s broom closet. I know when I started working here, I could’ve done with some instructions... anything at all.
By Cristal S.3 months ago in Fiction
The Rejection Letter
I worked on a chapbook proposal over several months: synopsis, artist’s vision, budget, digital manuscript, cover letter, publishing history, chapbook prototype, details regarding paper, printing, binding.
By Marie Wilson3 months ago in Writers
I Do Remember
“Hi, Pop. How are you feeling today?” “I’m feeling fine, but who are you?” “I’m Jacob, your son. I was here visiting you yesterday, remember?”
By Mark Gagnon3 months ago in Fiction
7 Predictions for 2026 from a Non-Psychic
Regardless of who you are, I think most of us can agree that the last decade has been rough. 2025 was one of the worst years of my life for me and many other people I know. Amid these difficulties, I also feel a shift coming. I can’t tell you which planet is messing with us, but I can make some harebrained predictions based on vibes.
By Tina H3 months ago in Humans
Writing isn’t magic
I thought words arrived as if breathing were easy. Books fooled my young eyes. Now I know better. Stories take patient years.
By Diani Alvarenga3 months ago in Poets
Drawing back
"The music is too loud." "It is." "Why did we come to a bar?" "Why not?" "It's loud." "We can dance." "Nobody's dancing."
By Paul Fingl3 months ago in Fiction
A Homily
I'm officiating another wedding in September. My dear friend, Alex, is marrying her sweet love, Camille, and I get to give the speech that binds them together in the eyes of the law. I thought I might play with a few ideas here to help me brainstorm and develop the message. I'll skip the boring standard introduction stuff; similarly, I won't include the wrap-up with their commitments and whatnot. Just the goods.
By kp3 months ago in Marriage
What is Lovecraft Horror?
Lovecraft horror was first brought to life by H.P. Lovecraft, an iconic horror writer that was responsible for giving the world a new vision of horror. Lovecraft horror is mostly seen as cosmic horror, or the fear of the unknown. This kind of horror focuses on mankind going insane upon witnessing the most messed up horror imaginable, either consisting of monsters or other worlds that the human race does not belong.
By Emy Quinn3 months ago in Horror
The Creature & The Black Tree
You must know from the moment you were born, you were innocent in a way that invited envy. You gave no reason to earn disdain,
By Danielle Eckhart3 months ago in Poets
Breathtaking
“Breathtaking. The view is absolutely stunning.” “I knew you would like it.” “Are we safe being so close to the edge?”
By Amos Glade3 months ago in Fiction
What Will You Do?
My country has turned to piracy now, deposing a foreign leader to ravage his country’s resources. * Modern-day conquistadores,
By David Muñoz3 months ago in Poets
𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣
I sit with stoic Silence under a yet moonless night my heart hangs heavy its weight wistfully wandering through the dark velvety sky
By Colleen Walters3 months ago in Poets
Where's the Glory?
In breaking news, rehabilitated Republican Senator Johnnie Johnson (Pronouns: HE, HIM, HIS) called a press conference from the Men’s room of the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, Concourse B, across from the Ignatius Reilly’s Lucky Dog stand. The Senator had just returned from a sexual reorientation rehabilitation program in Memphis, TN after being publically disgraced at a Buckee’s Truckstop restroom soliciting sex from an undercover cop three months ago. He is a founding member of the Reformed Christians for Christ, a conservative, pro-family and ex-gay advocacy group. In the spirit of being reborn, Senator Johnson invited reporters to marvel at his plans for a major remodeling of airport bathrooms.
By Cathy Schieffelin3 months ago in Humor
The Ballad of Lydia and Christopher. Runner-Up in Mismatch Challenge. Content Warning.
[YouTube Video Filmed in 2021] A: This castle is creepy as hell and old as shit. I swear we probably just stepped in some dirt and ruined our new shoes but that's beside the point.
By Annie Kapur3 months ago in Fiction
Fields of Fetor and Destruction
The mind implodes, The heart shatters as Shards of jagged glass Scatter all about, Instilling a paradox of fear and truth
By Cindy Calder3 months ago in Poets