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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Tales of horror: 37 of 211
Mary McCormick was going about her day as if it were like any other. Only today wasn't like any other day. It was Halloween. Mary was busy getting her four children ready for trick-or-treating later that evening. Realizing that she had forgotten an essential part of her five-year-old daughter's costume, she left the children ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Halloween tales: 6 of 32
A cemetery is a strange place. Not for the obvious reasons that you would think. Of course, they are filled with dead bodies, and are an overall gloomy place to visit, but that's not what intrigues me about them.I was sitting on the train, starring out the window, when we passed a cemetery. What was strange about this one was... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End: 10 of 46
Finally! A "Third" film that actually lives up to the hype! Unlike Spiderman 3, and Shrek the Third, At World's End does it's job!Despite the abundance of negative reviews that have earned it a rotten tomato status, I feel Walt Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End was, so far, one of the best movies I've seen thi... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 16 of 71
Well, the day finally arrived. With ominous signs from the heavens, I knew the tides were turning. Actually, there was a spectacular lighting storm as I drove to the theater that night. Still, it somewhat foreshadowed what was to come as this epic saga begins to wrap up.I cannot, in good conscience, write this review with the... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Shrek the Third: 6 of 21
Historically, sequels have proven to be a disappointment to moviegoers, but there have been a few that have managed to outdo the original. However, in the case of trilogies, which are becoming increasingly popular, the 3rd installment has some tough shoes to fill, especially when the second movie managed to outdo the first in... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Halloween-themed food: 7 of 22
Last Halloween I was looking for something creative to cook for the occasion. I searched the internet for days leading up to the spookfest, and hadn't found any inspiration. Then, low-and-behold I found it. The perfect dish: Devil's Black Bean Salsa with Spicy Tortilla chips.I immediately wrote down the ingredients and headed... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Ending a relationship: 107 of 300
Why do you lieand expect me to trust againWhen I found out the truth I knewHad never really been.Why do you lieand expect me to forgiveWhen my world was upendedand I was afraid to even live.Why do you lieand still ask for my loveWhen thats all I ever gave youYet you reigned down on me from above.Your love is worthless to meMi... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands The scariest song I ever heard, and why I love it: 11 of 27
When I listen to music, I lean toward stuff that stirs my emotions. When I'm in the mood to write something heartfelt, I'll listen to sad, sappy love songs to put me in the right frame of mind. That being said, I have an ear for music that creates an emotional response, whether it be happiness, nostalgia, sadness, or exciteme... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Vegetarian or carnivore: Which is right: 11 of 26
Should you put your own health at risk for the sake of the environment? Well, that is what PETA and other animal rights activists would suggest. I read in the New York Times today about PETA's new ad campaign, calling out meat-eaters as the #1 cause of Global Warming. According to a study conducted by the United Nations, Live... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Why MTV should play more videos: 1 of 2
MTV might be sitting around wondering what's happened to their ratings and their audience base over the last, um, lets say 15 years. Here's a clueMusic Television has little to do with music and more to do with CRAP! About 90% of their programming is reality shows like The Hills, My Super Sweet 16which gives American teens a ... More..