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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fantasy: 6 of 79
Drake's Quest (a When Last We Left Our Intrepid Adventurers tale) The fading light of the sun reflected off the blade of Drake's sword with a crimson glare that evoked fresh waves of memories. Buildings burned in the eye of his mind, people screamed as they, too, burst into flames, and Drak... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Horror: 6 of 66
The MirrorJoey looks into the mirrorAnd sees no reflection there.Frustrated, he screams,Fists pounding the glassTo make himself appear.His room is there,All kempt and clean,Reflected in the mirror.But nothing of him.No glimpse.No trace.He reaches out to touch the glass,It feels cold beneath his skin.His mother enters the room... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 69 of 583
DefianceAcross the field of war the enemy troops stood waiting. Lord Gregory sat atop his own mount and watched his men with intense pride. The colorful banners, the gleaming armor, and the strict discipline; his father would have approved.Lord Gregory had already reunited three of the twelve providences that had seceded from... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Politics: 11 of 88
A Sensible Alternative to Guns Recent political discourse and media coverage have, as of late, been largely focused on pounding everyone about the head with the idea of the government playing doctor with everyone in the country. As a result, many of the other important issues and talking points have been ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming denial patterns: 6 of 36
Of all of the issues in politics, Global Warming (or Global Climate Change, depending on who you talk to) is one of the most hotly debated topics in the world. On radio and television we hear and see all kinds of evidence that the phenomenon is (or is not) a reality. As it stands, there is sufficient evidence to prove that th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas humor: 11 of 59
Complaint DepartmentHello, God, could you talk to Santa?This year he kinda dropped the ball.You see, I asked for a pony for ChristmasAnd I didn't get one at all.I asked for a new older brother(The one I have is a really big pain)But when I woke up Christmas morningHe looked pretty much the same.I know that Santa is over-worke... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Humor: 15 of 70
The Very Bad Day of Milton Carter Milton Carter was an atheist in the manner that he only believed in God when he needed some higher power to blame for any misfortune in his life. As things were going lately, the Almighty was getting the tongue-lashing of the Millennium today. It was God's fault Milton had woke up late f... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Top five movies of all time: 41 of 145
I thought I'd put my two cents in on this. Most of the movies I like are of the "guilty pleasure" variety. I would never really admit to likeing them in public for fear of ridicule. But in the seclusion of my own home, when there is nobody around to mock me, I let these films seduce me like a secret lover. How's that for chee... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fantasy poems for children: 12 of 42
Falling StarIf the last ever starIn the sky were to fall,Whose wish would it grant,If it granted one at all?Whose whim would it follow?Whose life would it change?Would the wish be something simple,Or something weird and strange?Perhaps the star would wishFor something it's heart longed for:To never again be the lastEver star ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Belief vs. disbelief: 8 of 23
There is nothing in the world that tweaks my nipples more than when people get into a debate over religion. I usually try to avoid the topic as much as humanly possible. The moment someone starts off with "do you believe in the glory and wonder of..." I get an immediate urge to run screaming from the room and find the nearest... More..