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Ready To Bloom + Interview

Bob Bussey PAID Poems & Poets

Bob Bussey’s poem Ready To Bloom explores the timeless, unquenchable nature of an enduring essence that transcends darkness and turmoil. This essence, vital and omnipresent, weaves through human history and daily life, remaining constant despite societal pretenses and struggles. The ...

Rebirth With a Dandelion

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Flash Fiction Reflection

In Lauren Kawamoto's flash fiction Rebirth With a Dandelion, a girl lies motionless on a neglected street, her gaze fixed on the fading azure sky. As the day transitions into night, with stars and moonlight preparing to illuminate her solitude, ...

Riparian Resplendence

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets Nature

Caro Henry’s poem Riparian Resplendence celebrates the vibrant confluence of sky and water. Rivers, brimming with life, rush through a riparian landscape, their powerful currents crafting narratives on the shifting sands and silts. The poem captures the dynamic beauty and ...

The Ocean, My Love

Guest Author Poems & Poets Love Nature

Nivedita Shori’s poem The Ocean, My Love explores the profound relationship between words and the boundless ocean. The poem portrays the ocean as a silent, all-encompassing force that absorbs and transcends words, embodying a love that is both thunderous and ...

99-Word Stories of Memories

Guest Author Writers Series Weekend Challenge

Explore a collection of expertly crafted 99-word stories, each uniquely capturing a slice of life with the challenge words: mom, region, modern, and wish. This compilation celebrates the diverse and imaginative responses from all participants, showcasing the creativity and narrative ...

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Guest Author Poems & Poets Reflection

In "X," Kimberly Madura explores the transient joy of achieving a momentary desire, highlighting the immediate yet burning satisfaction of fulfillment and its fleeting nature.

My Fortress, My Divine Heritage

Guest Author Poems & Poets Resilience Sacrifice

In Sochukwu Ivye’s poem My Fortress, My Divine Heritage, the imagery of a steadfast castle embodies resilience and sacrifice. The fortress, standing tall amidst danger, symbolizes unwavering protection and dedication, mirroring the narrator’s reverence and strategic planning. The poem intertwines ...

Anatomy of a Peaceful Planet

Guest Author Short Stories Science Fiction

Ronald Wolff’s short fiction Anatomy of a Peaceful Planet chronicles an interstellar assessment of Planet 5C893, a remarkable Earth-like world discovered centuries ago. The narrative details the planet's physical and atmospheric composition, emphasizing its unique elements—harmonium, logeekium, and amourium. This ...

Fifth Man in the Room

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Non-Fiction Spiritual

In George Frost's short non-fiction Fifth Man in the Room, the narrative intertwines a late-night health crisis with the stress of an unresolved online assignment. As the pain intensifies and the ambulance approaches, the author reflects on the frantic efforts ...

No Swimming

Guest Author Short Stories Flash Fiction Humor

In Diane Webster’s flash fiction No Swimming, a police officer encounters a man who disregards a "No Swimming" sign and continues to swim in a pond. Despite repeated warnings, the man remains unperturbed, showcasing a stubborn defiance and highlighting the ...

His Butterfly

Guest Author PAID Short Stories Childhood Flash Fiction Memories

In Thomas Elson's flash fiction His Butterfly, a seventy-eight-year-old man momentarily escapes his physical ailments and current reality, reverting to a traumatic childhood memory. As he navigates a familiar pharmacy, he vividly relives the painful moment of falling from a ...

My Wake Up Call

Guest Author PAID Poems & Poets History Holocaust

Josie Lenwell’s poem My Wake Up Call reflects on a Junior High assembly focused on the Holocaust. The speaker considers the disturbing blind loyalty of the German people to their leader, flag, and their hate, providing a sobering examination of ...

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