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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Raking leaves: 1 of 35

James walked around his room, placing his clothes in the large oak dresser drawer that stood next to the window that looked out over the garden. In his hand were the yew seeds the abbey of Saint Mary’s church had placed into his hand. Perhaps, son you can grow the one hundredth” the abbey said to Jame...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Autumn: 1 of 27

James stood by the front doorway looking out at the early morning sky. The clouds were slowly moving eastward leaving behind a clear blue morning sky. He walked over to the garage ,opened the door of the blue Bentley silver ghost and slide in behind the steering wheel. With a gentle hand he turned the ignition key. The ...
Travel > Europe Travel Diaries Travel experiences: Remembering Paris: 1 of 20

When I was in Paris I walked what I thought was length of the avenue Champ Elysee turning around at some point along this grand avenue,walking back towards the Arc de Triumph,stopping along the way for a quick bite to eat. I took a short cruise...
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Road trip tales: 7 of 89

This little tale is not about unexpected adventures or catastrophic events but a short tale about a personal journey. A journey that had no destination but one I hoped would help me ,if not live at life's edge at least bring ,once more, into view it's ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Under the harvest moon: 4 of 30

Upstairs in his room, James was preparing himself for his journey back to the place of his early childhood experiences. As he walked about the room he glanced at a photo of his so early years at a Sheepscombe. He stopped for a moment and looked at the photo, at the large grey buildings that surrounded small court, he could h...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Humorous dining experiences: 2 of 15

The Great Debate They left the concert hall and walked out into the summer night. For a moment the stood at the entrance to the concert hall looking up at the summer sky waiting for James to arrive.The stars seemed especial bright tonight and the moon light up the summer night sky. So, she said what do you think, travel abro...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The dinner: 3 of 13

A Memorable Moment As James went he heard a voice calling out from blow, "James did you make reservations for tonight?" the voice asked. "Yes" he answered as he turned and looked down towards Winchester sitting at the bar pouring himself a cup of tea. “Thank you James and good night ” M...
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) What to expect when you move in with your boyfriend: 3 of 10

So what might you expect after you have moved in with your boyfriend? Will it be the time of your life or just another event that leaves you wondering why the heck did I do that? Imagine, if you will, if for only a brief moment the following scenario, a scenario created not from your own experiences but from t...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The letter: 7 of 23

James sat in the living room, a letter from an old acquaintance, Eadbert, lay on his lap. He had not received many letters from Painswick, in fact this was the first. The old friend recalled the consequences of a night spent at the Biggleswade pub. Dear James There would be no one to accompany me after a long nig...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Constructing a good argument in your writing: 5 of 16

I disagree with the notion thats arguments should appeal to the emotions ,emotions are irrational. An argument should appeal to the rationality of human thought and not to emotions that could and in all likelihood would evoke an irrational response some what like salvation rather than a thoughtful an...