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April 25, 2026
Horror Stories Tom Kropp

Night Watch

“What do you mean they never caught him?’ Kay asked her boyfriend, named Scot, nervously. Scot tried to hide his smile in the moonlight. Kay was a beautiful, blond-haired, blue-eyed, athletic figure, eighteen-year-old college student that was new in the area.…
April 25, 2026
Flash Fiction Matias Travieso-Diaz

Perfection

There's no such thing as Perfection. But, in striving for perfection, we can achieve excellence. Vince Lombardi When Maria passed away, her soul ascended to Heaven and joined the scores of others seeking admittance through the Pearly Gates. She noticed that…
April 25, 2026
Romance Stories Ken Gibbons

Losing After Midnight

“Looks like the rain's gonna hold off,” quipped Bill Sandler. “Good. My bones can’t take it,” countered Jackie Delvon. The pair entered the small restaurant that had been in Bill’s family for years. “I’m surprised the new girl wasn’t waiting here for us like…
April 25, 2026
Crime Stories Tom Kropp

Homicide Detective Sharon

Sharon was a very pretty blond-haired, blue-eyed, very physically fit young police officer. She had a good social game and she was literally the most attractive lady cop in Chicago. She was recruited for undercover work and became pretty good at playing a…
April 25, 2026
General Stories Thomas Turner

The Family Wars

Monday January 1st 1990- Candy and Sonny wish each other a happy new year. “Those New Year's Eve parties are becoming louder than the parties in the bars.” Candy laughs. “The kids will be coming home soon. Our daughter is coming home Thursday and our baby son…
April 25, 2026
Horror Stories Tom Kropp

Well Of Despair

Karen looked at Scott and asked her friend Shannon, "Why does he just keep looking down into that old well?"Shannon sighed. "He's just having a lot of problems dealing with it. It's not every day you find out that your father was a serial killer and had a…
April 01, 2026
General Stories Matias Travieso-Diaz

Spared By A Sign

He gave their crops to the grasshopper, their produce to the locust. Psalm 78:46 Once, in a remote corner of the world, two tribes dwelt in nearby settlements along a plain that opened beneath towering mountains. The land was fertile but its expanse was…
April 01, 2026
Crime Stories Tom Kropp

Violent Lunch Date

"No Foxy! No!" Lil yelled as Foxy darted down the alley after a fleeing rat that had a chunk of pizza in its mouth. As Lil charged in the alley, she stopped and stared in surprise. Foxy was snarling and savagery shaking her head with a dead rat flopping in…
April 01, 2026
General Stories Thomas Turner

Finding The Truth

Written by Thomas Turner, Sonny Turner and Curt Chown: January 1986- Sonny and Candy are celebrating their daughter's fifteenth birthday. Candy’s parents are there with their daughter’s new boyfriend Don and her brother is there too. After it is over,…
April 01, 2026
Crime Stories Eloise Smith-Ferrier

The Hunt

By the time Ben Walker arrived, the water had already gone still. It shouldn’t have. Not with the low mechanical churn of the fountain still running, not with light shivering across its surface in fractured blue from the police cars. The fountain held itself…
April 01, 2026
Mystery Stories Matias Travieso-Diaz

The Little Girl And The Monster

Though she be but little, she is fierce! William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream The twin moons rose over the empty valley, casting their faint light over the monster, a beast the size of a horse that strode in and out of the shadows. It was a huge…
March 20, 2026
Crime Stories Tom Kropp

Dead Redemption

Pablo crept through the Honduras slum’s back alley with all the stealth he could muster. The alley was narrow and crammed with crates and dumpsters that stank of fish and rotting things. The dark clouds rolled overhead, fulminating with fury and rain pattered…


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Once upon a time, in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there existed a wondrous realm known as Nebula Cloudia. It was a place where vibrant colors and shimmering lights danced in harmony, creating a celestial symphony that echoed through the universe.In Nebula Cloudia, the clouds were not made of water droplets, but of stardust and dreams. Each cloud was a masterpiece, painted with hues of magenta, azure, and gold. The nebula clouds were alive with joy, and they possessed the ability to communicate through radiant pulses of light.One day, a curious little cloud named Celestia decided to explore the far reaches of Nebula Cloudia. With her fluffy form aglow with excitement, she floated through the cosmic landscapes, encountering clouds of all shapes and sizes. They welcomed her with bursts of dazzling colors, forming a spectacular display that lit up the vastness of space.As Celestia continued her journey, she stumbled upon a cluster of clouds that were feeling a bit dull. These clouds, named Lumos and Radiant, had lost their sparkle and were casting shadows on the once-vibrant nebula. Determined to spread happiness, Celestia approached them with a warm glow."Hello, Lumos and Radiant! What's been dimming your radiance?" asked Celestia, her voice echoing in harmonious tones.Lumos sighed, "We've been feeling a bit down lately. The cosmic winds have blown away our enthusiasm, and our colors have faded."Radiant nodded in agreement, "It's like the joy of Nebula Cloudia has escaped us."Celestia smiled gently, "Fear not, dear friends! I bring the magic of joy and the warmth of friendship. Together, we can restore the brilliance of Nebula Cloudia."With that, Celestia intertwined her wisps with Lumos and Radiant, creating a mesmerizing blend of colors. Their combined glow illuminated the entire nebula, filling it with renewed energy and vitality. The once-dull clouds now pulsed with radiant hues, creating a breathtaking display that could be seen from galaxies far and wide.Nebula Cloudia had never looked more beautiful. The joy of Lumos, Radiant, and Celestia had transformed the entire realm into a celestial masterpiece. The cosmic winds carried the tale of their adventure, spreading happiness throughout the universe. From that day forward, Nebula Cloudia became a beacon of joy and inspiration, a testament to the magic that friendship and positivity could bring. The nebula clouds continued to dance in harmony, their vibrant colors telling the tale of Celestia, Lumos, and Radiant—a story of happiness that echoed across the cosmos for eternity.Do you think the Nebula Clouds looks like this ? https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/155536967
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