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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 6 of 583
The thunder rolled and echoed an indecipherable answer as Father Thomas hurried across the landscape to the hulking shape in the distance. Rain lashed down onto the tiny areas of exposed flesh; his face, his hands, the back of his neck, prickling them with icy needles. He barely noticed. The rock face drew closer and now he c... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Relationships: 1 of 95
It wasn't until Charlie knocked on the door a little after ten that I realised I had been day dreaming about him for almost an hour. I was beginning to wonder if perhaps all that champagne hadn't done some more permanent damage to my brain. My thought processes were becoming so foreign it was scary. I grabbed my bag and opene... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death: 3 of 120
Charlie knew as he was walking home after the accident that he was in serious trouble. He'd only had the car a week and now it lay crumpled and twisted beside the old railway track, the windscreen cracked, the bonnet creased up to reveal the scarred engine. He was no mechanic but he knew it would never be driven again. He rem... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 26 of 396
The first time Beth met her new babysitter she was certain something terrible was going to happen. This was mostly because, in her ten years of experience, Beth had never had a babysitter who had a tail. It was a long, shiny tale which stuck out of the back of the woman's coat and stretched all the way down to the floor. It w... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Fiction writing: How to create believable characters: 5 of 48
Good characters are central to any story, no matter the word count. It is through them that your story will be told; their actions and reactions which will move the plot forward. That said it is important not to have too many characters, or at least not ones who are central to the story and therefore introduced in depth. If y... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Nightmares: 10 of 88
The nightmare drifts over the landscape like a mist, searching for warm places to fester. The deep, easy breath of a sleeping child entices it in and, as it creeps inside, a tiny crease appears on the child's forehead as though it has just tasted something unpleasant. Charlie dreams of a recent shopping trip with his mummy. H... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Portrait photography 101: 2 of 16
First and foremost to taking a good portrait photo of someone is to know your subject. Whatever time frame you are working with, trying to build a rapport with the client. Of course, if the client' is already a friend or family member, this will be so much easier, but if they are a stranger try to get to grips with at least o... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Facing death: 29 of 214
Paul Randall opened his eyes slowly, blinked hard, and tried to focus on the bright light in front of him. All he could see was the light. It hurt, sending sharp needles of pain into his skull. He wished it would go away but when he tried to turn away from it his head felt heavy and disconnected somehow. "It's okay, Mr. Randa... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Halloween: 8 of 54
I always loved Halloween. Ever since I could remember. It was like being excited and scared all at once. I would watch terrified as a parade of ghosts and goblins and witches and zombies would come to the door, asking for sweet, sugary treats, before disappearing back into the night. I waited and waited for it to be my turn, ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Vampires: 21 of 141
The Ultimate Fix"Do you believe in vampires?" he asked me.I turned to look at the man who had spoken just as he was lifting a glass of some dark wine to his lips so that I came face to face with his beautiful, long, pale fingers, wrapped delicately around the fine crystal. His face too, I noticed was pale, contrasting sharply... More..