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I'm 31, a delivery driver, and an avid fan of the Washington Redskins. I love to read, write, and play RPG. One day I would love to become a published author, but after so many rejections I feel that that day might never come.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Vampires: 5 of 141
Blood PriceMeredith smoothed the skirt of her silk dress as she hurried anxiously down the stone hall. Of a deep, rose hue that accentuated her dark skin, the rich material clung tightly to her slender shoulders and firm, ample bosom. Tugging fiercely at the feathery ends of a thick auburn braid that tickled the exposed flesh... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fantasy: 4 of 79
A "666" STEP PROGRAM The powdered donuts tasted like ashes in my mouth, the coffee weak and lukewarm. Wiping my chin with the cheap, one-ply napkins provided, I sat my unwanted snack aside and made my way slowly to the front of the room. Tugging nervously at the lapels of my tweed jacket, I stepped reluctantly behind the podi... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dragons: 14 of 66
Disposable HeroesByorynnfireheart "What do you mean it's only a dragon," the big warrior exclaimed, his blue eyes flashing dangerously. "Don't tell me Mr. Have Sword Will Travel is afraid of one little dragon," Mordeus the Magnificent taunted. "That one little dragon' has managed to wipe out ever adventuring group that has da... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Irony: 11 of 49
A "666" Step ProgramThe powdered dough-nuts tasted like ashes in my mouth, the coffee weak and lukewarm. Wiping my chin with the cheap, one-ply napkins provided, I sat my unwanted snack aside and made my way slowly to the front of the room. Tugging nervously at the lapels of my tweed jacket, I stepped reluctantly behind the p... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Fantasy: 118 of 387
THE SWORD OF THE COVENANTBook 1: Twilight's EndPrologueByS.J. BlevinsThe imposing gates of the outer city stood open, the chill of an early spring morning hanging in the air as the last vestiges of night clung stubbornly to life. In the distance, a seething mass of dark clouds could be seen, the occasional flash of lightning ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Growing old: 83 of 190
FADERemember when,Love whispered to your soul.Remember when,Romantic thoughts ran wild.Remember when,Hope was like a spring flower.Remember when,Time was not an enemy.Remember when. More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fantasy: 79 of 168
Warrior's Creedbyorynnfireheart?As dawn stained the eastern skyI pauseGathering my strength for the dayI watchCarrion birds descend upon their feastI lookUpon my blade that hums within my graspI lamentAt those who fell to my righteous wrathI waitFor my heart to recapture the burning rageI acceptThe souls who cry to me in the ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 275 of 583
Revelations: Possible excerpt from future novel.As Kadrian fought to remain conscious against the torrent of power that coursed through his body, he heard Taika's defiant scream. Lost in that last, fatal surge, the Ancient's voice faded beyond the threshold of sound. In mere moments, what had been eternal was no more.Such pow... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Dark stories: 325 of 662
Circles of TemptationsbyorynnfireheartThe apprentice stared greedily at the massive tome that sat upon the smooth, basalt pedestal. Reaching forth a trembling hand to caress the cracked, leathery texture, his supple fingers lingered lovingly upon the worn cover. With reverence, he carefully opened the heavy volume, his eyes a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Saying goodbye: 296 of 455
EternalbyS.J.BlevinsI lie awake, most every night.Wondering why, I still fight.I look at you, you hold my hand.My only tether, to this land.I try to smile, through tears of pain.Death laughs at us, time's disdain.As twilight looms, and sunlight fades.Darkness grows, lost hope cascades.But in your eyes, I see the light.Of love... More..