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How Important is Breath of Life to You?
- By Ninfa Carpenter
- Published Yesterday
- Short Stories
How much do you value your life
At the age 25 I thought I could do anything
Leroy Jackson, III—Working Hard For Family Sake
- By Judith Brown
- Published 03/6/2010
- Short Stories
With a desire to feed his family, provide for their needs and live up to the father figure he never had, this husband, father and friend is a shining example to Black entrepreneurs everywhere (NOTE: One need not wear a suit to be a true entrepreneur
Snake In A Small Wardrobe (The Continuing Story Of The Crocodile In The Mattress)
- By Michael Hughes
- Published 02/28/2010
- Short Stories
Not everyone lives in a house with straight walls and gaps that fit standard items of furniture, even in modern houses adequate storage can be a problem as space may be limited and what’s on offer at your local furniture shop may just not be a practical solution Custom made furniture can solve these problems as well as looking great
Brian Fanale MLM Internet Rock Star – His Story
- By Randy J Myers
- Published 02/8/2010
- Short Stories
The self-proclaimed Internet Rock Star, Brian Fanale, is all the inspiration you will ever need to learn how to become a profitable internet entrepreneur He has created MLM Lead System Pro as a guide map on how to do it right
The Story of Kaho'olawe
- By Rene Thompson
- Published 02/1/2010
- Short Stories
You’re probably familiar with the major Hawaiian islands, like Maui the big island, but did you know that there are actually many other islands in the Hawaiian islands chain In fact, there are a total of eight that are recognized as the main islands in the Hawaiian Islands, and many other smaller uninhabited pieces of land
Judge Matthew (Not Judy) Gets an 'A'
- By KC Walensky
- Published 01/10/2010
- Short Stories
The date was June 11, 1966 I was fifteen years old
Thinking Positive Vs Thinking Right
- By Nathan Scheer
- Published 01/8/2010
- Short Stories
Thinking positive and thinking right are two different things, thinking positive can still get you nowhere although you arrive there being mentally happier and ready to go Positive thinking is not bad it helps us cope with the day’s events in a manner that most people would find relaxing and laid back
Hypnosis Script - Coming Back Home
- By Nathan Scheer
- Published 01/8/2010
- Short Stories
I want you to try something with me, close your eyes and get comfortable relax your face muscles down to your toes, sense the bodies awareness of itself, pull yourself deep into that sense of body awareness feel the here and now, be present to your energy, your heart pumping to your breath and your movement of your chest
The Alchemist & The Sandy People
- By Nathan Scheer
- Published 01/7/2010
- Short Stories
“I was walking so far, so far I walked I felt as if I was crawling across the ashes of a burnt world But it wasn’t that, it was the burning sun glaring down from the sky…”
The sky was a bright blue, there was not a cloud in the sky but abruptly a roar came from the east, there had been some strange noises in the desert this day
Snake In A Small Wardrobe (The Continuing Story Of The Crocodile In The Mattress)
- By Michael Hughes
- Published 01/6/2010
- Short Stories
Remember when I tested the cumfy mattress in our factory, um I do Who would have thought I would have found a crocodile in the mattress
A Split Second Decision With Lifelong Consequences
- By N Glover
- Published 12/15/2009
- Short Stories
Sometimes it only takes a split second to transform someone’s life A moment’s distraction, a bad decision – and a life is irrevocably changed
Talking in the Dark
- By Ted Holcomb
- Published 12/4/2009
- Short Stories
The other night there was a full moon, the temperature was 55 degrees, and the fire pit was roaring A group of us had just sat down to enjoy this fall tradition, a fireside chat
A Tragic Infinity Jewelry Story
- By Shelley Thompson
- Published 11/29/2009
- Short Stories
Like any other numbskull of a man who has a zero perception of what jewelry is, I never thought that I would be able to find a unique piece of jewelry that would be fitting for the girl I was then courting It took me around a week of searching and I had to be discreet about it
A Young Man’s Heart Touched by Mom’s Jewelry
- By Shelley Thompson
- Published 11/29/2009
- Short Stories
I never taught of anything special about mom’s jewelry As a kid, I used to watch her get all fancied up, dressed and slowly open her jewelry box and start to tinker and mix and match her jewelry with the dress she was wearing
Is my Property Haunted?
- By Sandrea Mosses
- Published 11/13/2009
- Short Stories
Over the last twenty years we have seen a huge increase in all paranormal subjects areas Investigation groups have sprung up all over the place and reality television featuring hauntings, investigations etc
The Cat Who Came to Dinner
- By Susan Hawkins
- Published 11/5/2009
- Short Stories
Until this three-month odyssey, I wasn’t much of a cat fan It’s not that I disliked them
Santa Claus: Good Old 'Saint Nick'
- By Peter Boxall
- Published 10/27/2009
- Short Stories
The original idea of Santa Claus, (or Father Christmas in Britain, or Papa Noël in France, etc) came from St
Pick of the Litter
- By Jenn Landers
- Published 10/23/2009
- Short Stories
As John watched from the car, he saw his one and only son being bullied at the bus stop Two larger kids were pointing and laughing; making faces and holding up Coke Bottles in front of their eyes
A Walk to Recovery
- By Mike Lang
- Published 10/14/2009
- Short Stories
A friend of mine, Carla, lost her boyfriend of ten years in a very tragic accident, a very sad ending it was for a love that has stood the test of time A love so true, a love that has not lost its meaning even through the years
The Poker Game
- By John Patrick Lamont
- Published 10/9/2009
- Short Stories
The late night poker game at Felix Hurdsman’s suite was a very prestigious high-stakes affair The potential for substantial losses was great for poor players, and even greater for the better ones
Sterling Silver and Beaded Trendy Jewelry - A Short Story About It!
- By GKM
- Published 10/4/2009
- Short Stories
Beaded trendy jewelry
If you are the kind who loves to have jewelry that matches your collection of clothes perfectly, then beaded trendy jewelry is just what you should be looking for This jewelry is perfectly fashionable and you will not make a hole in your pocket buying large numbers of it to accessorize your wardrobe
Recovering Charles - Chapter 3 Excerpt
- By Jason F. Wright
- Published 09/29/2009
- Short Stories
Six o’clock am
The TV was on again
Recovering Charles - Chapter 2 Excerpt
- By Jason F. Wright
- Published 09/28/2009
- Short Stories
I was fourteen and certainly not the most popular kid in Mrs Ingham’s eighth grade music class
Pressure Points (An Excerpt From Secret Daughter By June Cross)
- By June Cross
- Published 08/31/2009
- Short Stories
My stepfather Larry Storch’s success as a character actor hinged on the indeterminate ethnicity of his face: his broad forehead, defined cheekbones, slanted eyes, and that thicket of dark hair allowed him to play a range an Asian, a Mexican, or someone from the Mediterranean Now, he wanted to be considered for a starring role
Excerpt From Life Is Like A Line, Part One
- By Cynthia M. Sabotka
- Published 08/30/2009
- Short Stories
I was born September 18, 1953, in Harper Hospital in Detroit My mother reports that I must have been anxious for my arrival because her easy forceps delivery went well, which was a blessing for her, given that she was thirty-five when I arrived





