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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Family memories: 3 of 127
He watched her from a distance. In the past forty years, she hadn't missed a day. Today, however, was more special than most - it was their anniversary, November 29th. As he leaned against the tree, his eyes followed her footprints through the new-fallen snow. He watched her as she laid the flowers on the ground and wiped th... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Is physician-assisted euthanasia a patient's right?: 1 of 39
On March 26, 1999, Dr. Jack Kevorkian was charged with first-degree homicide and the delivery of a controlled substance. The jury found him guilty of second-degree homicide, and Kevorkian was sentenced to 10-25 years in prison. Despite claiming to have killed at least 130 people, Kevorkian was released only eight years into ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Solitude: 1 of 38
Solitude: wonderful but elusive. Why is it that as soon as we want it, it's the hardest thing to get? You've been working all day to get things in order so that no one will bother you tonight: the house is clean, the laundry is done, dinner's in the oven, and your significant other has agreed to take care of the kids tonight... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Giving birth to fictional characters: 2 of 19
One of the greatest joys of a writer is creating characters; what may be more enjoyable, however, is watching as your characters create themselves. As you write, you're going to notice your characters taking on a life of their own. They're going to grow and develop and make their own choices from time to time, whether you li... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death of a loved one: 10 of 88
The world went silent. It seemed to shrink around her. The message played over and over again in her head: "Hey, hun, great news: guess who's finally coming home? I'm flying out of here first thing tomorrow. Can't wait to see you and the kids! Hey listen, I gotta get going, but I just wanted to call and let you kn-" The mess... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Do dogs comprehend the English language?: 3 of 26

If you don't know one personally, you've at least seen someone who believes their dog can understand English, but is it true; can dogs really understand human language? To an extent, yes - they come to learn verbal commands and sometimes even words we don't really mean to teach them (like the dreaded 'bath'). Despite their a... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Pampering your pet: 1 of 7
Everyone likes to pamper their loved ones, and for many people their loved ones include those of the four-legged, feathered, or scaly variety. Even when times are tough, many people are still willing to put some of their own desires aside in order to afford a little pampering for their pet. Whether it's an extra cuddle, a ne... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Consequences: 7 of 41
As I awoke that fateful day, it seemed that even nature knew what was in store for me. The sky was an overcast gray that stretched to the horizon in every direction as even the sun refused to show itself. When I entered the courtyard, it seemed empty regardless of the many people there. Their voices faded into the background... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What is wrong with guys: 3 of 17
There is no one answer to the question "what is wrong with guys?", and depending on who you ask, they're going to have different complaints. Some will say that men aren't manly enough anymore and others will say they're cheating pigs; some are sick of men being controlling, and some are just tired of not being able to commun... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short Stories: Loss: 6 of 31
Six months. Six months I'd been here, and my whole world was crashing down around me. Suddenly the enemy looked friendly, the bullets and grenades merciful. Anything would be less painful than the endless ache in my chest. They say that so long as you're proud of yourself, your accomplishments, and your life, nothing else ma... More..