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Weekly Contest #367
I find it refreshing to be disconnected from social media, but I must admit I am connected more than I’m not. With all the noise on social media, it seems everyone has something to say, and while their words may be true, there are only so many ways to say something. It’s exhausting at times to be so connected in this world. Rarely do we hear someone say, “There's no going back now.” The point of this story is to encourage you to be vulnerable enough to ask for help when you need it. I understand how difficult it can be to reach out to ...
Weekly Contest #360
This Inn is a one-of-a-kind place. It’s where dreams are kept and where peace is found. It’s where memories are made and relived. It’s where time stands still and your mind finds solace. It’s nestled right on the banks of the Cape Fear River in a small, beautiful North Carolina town. It only has eight rooms, each with its own charm. Six of the rooms have a semi-private porch divided by some wooden slats that go almost to the ground. The old wooden porch swing is my favorite. Each of the riverside rooms has one. They still use keys for the r...
Weekly Contest #359
Hey Chris, I saw you today. You were sitting on the rail of the pier, fishing with your friends. You were talking it up as usual and asking questions about the fish in the Cape Fear River. You were probably asking how deep the water is and what kind of bait you should use. This reminds me of how you used to ask those questions in the old days down by the river. Your beard still looks the same, all spotty with rough patches around your chin. Your hands still look the same—their strength tells the story of a working man. Your voice is still sc...
Weekly Contest #250
It’s a one of a kind place, this Inn is. It’s where dreams are kept and where peace is found. It’s where memories are made and memories relived. It’s where time stands still and your mind goes into solace. It’s nestled right on the banks of the Cape Fear River in a small beautiful North Carolina town. It only has eight rooms, each with it’s own charm. Six of the rooms have a semi-private porch divided by some wooden slats that go almost to the ground. The old wooden porch swing is my favorite. Each of the river side rooms has one. They...
Weekly Contest #248
Hello there from Souls City of the lost and forgotten. We have been here for a very long time. I am the spokesman for the city and will be your contact point from here on out. If you feel the need to reach out of the spectrum of the city you may be banned for any future contacts, family or not. We are a very close colony of lost souls. I have been ask so many times what is your purpose in this colony of lost and forgotten souls? Our purpose to collect the forgotten of the two cities. Some have called us the trash collectors of sorts. Is...
Weekly Contest #242
(excuse the mess..it's still in edit)She came to the museum everyday. She always made her way to my exhibit. She came with friends from time to time making sure she brought them right past me. As if she was showing me off. Oh my, how beautiful she was, long brown hair and big beautiful brown eyes that match her ever so elegant style. Her presence in the museum was intoxicating to all that saw her. She seemed to flow like a light wind when she arrived. It only made sense that she came here every day, she was a great writer herself. It’s ...
Weekly Contest #241
According to Wikipedia, betrayal is defined as “the breaking or violation of a presumptive contract, trust, or confidence that produces moral and psychological conflict within a relationship amongst individuals.” Is this a story of betrayal or the story of a mother wanting to save the life of her son? You be the judge. At the age of five, I trailed behind a group of individuals, accompanied by my mom and the evil person she had married. We were entering what would be my new residence. I had been removed from my home because of th...
Weekly Contest #239
I’m sitting here watching the lake today. It’s a beautiful day; the sun is shining so brightly, and the wind is very soft. With every bright day, there is always a chance a storm will pop up. Suddenly, the wind shifts direction, gaining strength, and I observe the clouds swiftly advancing over this picturesque lake. I can see the storm brewing in the back side of these clouds. The clouds are getting darker and darker, and they are twisting in and out as if they are playing with each other. As the storm draws closer, I retreat from...
Weekly Contest #232
The Fire Recently, I was challenged to write a story about someone who must keep a fire burning, surrounded by total darkness. I have been thinking about this for a few days and have been pondering what type of emotions I will have to explore to write this story. This has triggered a host of troubling emotions and thoughts. The darkness in my life has always been real. The memory that stands out to me is when my brother, Mike, and I were dropped off at this lady’s house during the week. She ran some type of off-grid daycare. We wer...
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