Shady

I lay on a gently swinging hammock, staring up at the cloudless sky. The vast pastel blue sky stretched out above me like a giant canvas; painted by an ...

An edited version of "Taken"

The restless soul will follow me, Though they may try to hide or flee. In the end, you will see, They always end up back with me. The satisfied with ...

Hate me if you want to, Love me if you can. It’s easier to judge me, Than to lend a helping hand. When the party’s over, And everyone’s gone away, ...

I keep the cowards back, Buta restless soul I'll cut no slack. I gnaw at them and keep them wary, Never outside my ring will they marry. So different are ...

The free and wild, Are now old and tired. They've all grown up, And are more mature, Than one could ever expect from me, Or at least, that's what they ...

Note: I've changedmymain character's name from'Ana' to'Tasia' or'Tasi', depending on the personaddressing her; and now she's ten instead of eight. I've also cha

I was a rock. I was a smooth grey pebble lying on the roadside, watching the traffic pass by me. A horse trod past me lazily, the cart it was ...

PART TWO The day was as clear as the last had been, and David and I were eager to find my mystery girl. When we were just out of ...

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I took a deep breath, keeping my face completely void of emotion, struggling to keep from getting angry that I was, yet again, being sent away when something interesting was ...

As soon as I was certain that Father and Myrond couldn’t see me, I set my basket down and rubbed my back, gently. Father’s footrest had done a thorough job ...

Every leaf is covered with frost; Every blade of grass encased. Dazzling beauty at no cost; Marks another day to be faced. I glide down the old deer path; Barely ...

Jingle bells, Santa’s here, Everyone, Shout and yell. The tree is cut, The lights are up, The presents wrapped, The Eggnog out. Christmas greetings from afar, Cards from people that ...

The thing that I love, Many hate. The thing that I love, Takes many shapes. The thing that I love Beyond compare, Is the same that Causes others despair. The ...

Music is powerful, It speaks to my heart. It twists and it turns, Burying deep within. It wakens my soul, The rhythm unlocks A potential so deep, I cannot understand. ...

When the words, Flow freely from My pen, Onto the paper, It brings a smile, To my face, Knowing that they’ve Only to wait and be read. A sweet melody, ...

Prologue Makata appeared in the court of King Karitas in the year 215 Q.E.; mostly starved and wearing soiled rags, he requested permission to come before the throne. King Karitas ...

Tasia is now twelve, instead of ten.

David's accent will be explained in Part Two

A beginner's guide to snake catching.

Rules for snake wranglers.

The first part of a currently 3 part novella

*Mild* language.

*Mild* language.

*Mild* language.

"Suddenly my world was spinning... I grabbed on to the ankles in front of me, as they went flashing past-- and closed my eyes tightly."

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*mild* language

A demon seeks blood to settle an old feud.

Straight continuation, changed Auron's situation just bit, I'd be happy to explain the shift if necessary.

I would particularly appreciate help with Arlonn's section.

A haiku about my first time in the ocean.