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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Surreal tales: 33 of 36
A dream come true "Coo...Coo" The pigeon's call for attention woke him from a restless sleep, but he hesitated before opening his eyes. What was it going to be this time he wondered. He had gotten into the habit of going to bed completely clothed because he never knew where he was going to wake up. He opened one eye tentativ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I stand accused: 8 of 8
Not guilty Defenseless Abused Knocked senseless Confused Desperation Plunge the knife Anger black Take his life You're arrested Then inspected You've protested Jail molested Still detained Allegation Now arraigned Reputation Lawyers plea Not your fault Checks his watch Missing golf Self defense Homicide Evidence They decide ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Chickens: 8 of 8
The Rooster There's something that's been bugging me can't shake it from my noodle although I live in town I'm woken up by cock-a-doodle Some moron on another street imagines he's a farmer he got himself a feathered friend a crack of dawn alarmer Now normally I'm pretty calm I favor feathered beasts but come the weekend I sl... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Inspired by The Twilight Zone T.V. show: 7 of 7
The Bridge Imagine, if you will, a world in which the fairy tales of our youth are revealed to be a twisted shadow of the truth. Our subject for this humble parable is Charles Woodson, a vagrant who is down on his luck due to some unfortunate personal choices. He is about to take a journey into another reality; one which wil... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Purchasing a country house: Factors to consider: 7 of 7
When considering a home purchase in the country, there are a number of factors that need to be considered before completing the deal. Most people, especially those who have never lived in a rural environment, are not prepared for all that nature and solitude has to offer. Whimsical dreams of meadows filled with wildflowers, ... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Tips & Tricks Where is the phone technology heading?: 5 of 5
Technology at Home The evolution of telephone technology is driven by two major demands; speed and reliability. What most consumers don't realize is that there is a very healthy competition going on to develop new signal delivery systems that take advantage of innovative thinking as it pertains to line capacity. Let's face i... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Irish eyes: 4 of 4
Old blue eyes You asked me for an explanation, and you will have it, but all in good time. I need you to appreciate how it all began. Perhaps then you will understand why I was driven to do what I did. I could only endure so much before something had to give. A man could probably never comprehend that. Women are too often pe... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Heredity: 4 of 4
Genes A big hooked nose Receding chin A hairline in retreat There's not much you Can do bout it Just face it man, you're beat You'll never be A movie star Your face up on the screen You better face Reality Your looks turn women green So take that strop And hone that blade Then pull it crossed your scalp No use to Try the com... More..