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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Family memories: 2 of 116

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...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Retribution: 1 of 39

A smile crept onto Varin's lips. She had waited too long for this day - the day she would bid farewell to the man who ruined her life. For twelve years she had been plagued by memories and night terrors. For twelve years she lived in fear. For twelve years she had been planning, imagining what it would be like to see the sam...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Loss: 1 of 38

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...
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Do dogs comprehend the English language?: 1 of 14

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...
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Do pets make you healthier?: 3 of 27

In the United States alone, there are approximately 74.8 million owned dogs and 88.3 million owned cats. 1 Now consider that this is only one country, and only two kinds of pets, and imagine how many pets are owned world-wide. Clearly, there is a reason so many people take to owning a pet - some like the company, some like h...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Process (Other) Writers block: What you need to know: 1 of 9

It's a writer's worst nightmare: writer's block. It can strike anyone at any time; it buries deep inside a writer's mind, choking the life out of the slightest trace of motivation and holding inspiration hostage; and there's no telling when it will decide to leave. This little writing demon is not only dangerous, but sneaky ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Death of a loved one: 9 of 80

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...
Pets & Animals > Dog Accessories Are doghouses good or bad for your pet?: 1 of 7

As an animal that naturally makes its home in a den, domesticated dogs like to have an enclosure that is more suited to their size than our large homes. Their den is a safe haven for them, a place where they feel cozy and secure. When dogs feel threatened or scared, they have a tendency to run to the safest place they know: ...
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...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Best ways to write a fight scene: 2 of 9

What words come to mind when you think 'action'? I'll bet at least one of them was speed, strength, or power. When writing action scenes, you need to incorporate these things into your writing. So, remember that teacher who told you to use adjectives and adverbs to make your writing more interesting? When it comes to action ...