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I like writing. I also like forest preserves, peanut butter cups, cute girls, and Optimus Prime.

My first novel, "Psychics and Swords: The Amazing and Totally Plausible Adventures of Steve Walton" is available for purchase on Lulu or on Amazon.com. It's a fast

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Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Pros and cons of PayPal: 10 of 11
On the surface, PayPal seems like a pretty good deal. Sure they charge some rather large fees, on top of other fees you might incur (if, for example, you are using PayPal as a seller on eBay, and have to deal with eBay's fees also). Of course most people deem that perfectly acceptable in exchange for the instant gratification... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 609 of 662
Mike's story began, as most stories must, in an unusually clean stall in a public restroom. The air smelled of a battle between generic lemon cleaner and human waste, and some strange and mildly disturbing groaning was issuing from a few stalls down, but Mike could only focus on his shaking hands. The left hand still tingled... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Animals: 77 of 82
He felt like a bird trapped in a skylight: close to freedom but unable to escape the invisible barriers set by forces greater than he could comprehend. He knew the journey, this undertaking of his, was just a feeble flap of the wings, an attempt to escape that which he did not understand. He had left behind his home and his l... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 555 of 583
Eight Legs for the Elf BrothersErbrin the Elf gasped in shock as the Spider Queen rose to her full height. The great arachnid body arched itself far into the sky. Erbrin stepped back in terror, hearing his brother Harbrin swear as he moved. "Where is he?" Harbrin snapped, panic edging into his voice."He'll be along. We just h... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Latest campus shootings: Are violent TV, movies and video games to blame?: 53 of 55
This is pretty simple, basic logic, so try to keep up.Violent movies sell tickets to thousands, if not millions, of people. They are rented and purchased on home video even more.Right now, thousands upon thousands of people are playing violent video games.Millions of viewers watch violent television shows on a weekly basis.If... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Worst cop-out ending to a film and what makes it the worst: 5 of 5
For my money, the worst cop-out ending of all was the "turning back time" ending of Richard Donner's Superman. Here are a few reasons why...1) Superman was, otherwise, a terrific movie. It was well written and directed. They could easily have come up with a better ending.2) It removes pretty much all suspense and emotion. The... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Bullsh*t: 2 of 2
Penn & Teller's Bullsh!t is a comedic 'reality' show about the titular duo of magicians attempting to expose some of society's "bullsh!t". This is my take on the first season.The show is definitely entertaining. These guys are longtime professionals in the entertainment biz and know how to razzle and dazzle. But for all the h... More..