Satire
"Beneath Palms and Skies"
Once upon a time, on a tropical island in the middle of the ocean, there was a young woman named Sarah. She was a city girl, born and raised in the concrete jungle of New York City. She had always dreamed of visiting a tropical island, and finally, her dream had come true. She was on a vacation to escape the hustle and bustle of her daily life.
By Ajin C Jose3 years ago in Fiction
To Build a Liar
Author's preface: As I recently moved I have been rifling through a number of dusty old boxes over the past week or so. Within one of the boxes I found a folder which contained the tattered pages of several stories I had written a very long time ago. To give you a sense of just how long ago, they had been typed, neatly double spaced, using an old school electric typewriter. One of these was a story I had written in the 7th grade called To Build a Liar. It was a parody of the classic Jack London short story To Build a Fire. I can't recall any details of the origin of the story though I do have a vague recollection of my impressions of Jack London's writings. Generally a fan, but the man struck me as a blowhard and a braggard, thus the parody which is an example of that tendency taken to its extreme. Below I reproduce the text exactly as I wrote it way back then. All the awkwad phrasing, redundancies, grmmatical misakes, spelling errors, etc. are left untouched. Enjoy.
By Everyday Junglist3 years ago in Fiction
Listening to Literature
If you’re like me, you take pride in your physical book collection. The bend in your shelf from the weight of the books scratches an itch in your brain you never knew existed until I pointed it out just now. When I was little, Beauty and the Beast was my favorite movie. I wanted to be just like Belle — the strong, heroine type who was gifted an entire library of books to peruse. Belle was a reader, so she was *quirky* and *different.* I still don’t have a library like Belle, but I’ve found that she was so right to escape through her novels. I now also understand that it wasn’t the collection she admired. The value of the books lies in their ability to sweep you away to far-off places.
By Ashley Smith3 years ago in Fiction
Hobbies and Interests: A Guide to Finding Fulfillment and Balance in Life
The Importance of Personal Hobbies and Interests Personal hobbies and interests can play a significant role in an individual's life, providing a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and enjoyment. They can also serve as a source of relaxation, stress relief, and a way to connect with others.
By SHIAMGANESH 3 years ago in Fiction
Smoked Elvis
It had been a slow night driving a cab in Grover’s Mill, New Jersey and the fog had settled over a lonely meadow. It was a perfect place for some peace until the streak of light appeared. The craft settled silently as it landed. So quietly that the local dogs didn’t make a sound.
By Craig Tyson Adams3 years ago in Fiction
