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Apparitional Albert by Chin-Chillin
8-00

What should be a normal midweek day for Albert Jones starts unraveling some of life's mysteries. Who can he ask for help and who can he trust? He must find out what happened and help save his friend from being framed.

The Alarm Wasn't Supposed To Go Off Yet by Lorelei1969
11-00

A harried educator is startled awake unexpectedly by her alarm only for her to learn that the alarm held a completely different purpose.

Manual for awesome dating by Grandmaster_Radan_Chrobok
6-00

John Gray, author of "Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus": In the vibrant tapestry of human relationships, understanding our roles and expectations can be pivotal to meaningful connections. The "Manual for Awesome Dating" presents a whimsical yet insightful exploration of modern romance through the lens of a true, humorous narrative that honors the spirit of Sir Terry Pratchett.


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Storm Damage by Christydr
20-00

Storm damage changes Danika's life in the most unexpected way.

A whisper away by Pennymk
83-00

A girl wakes up in her apartment and goes on a walk to visit a peculiar friend.

The Call by XENA
30-00

With the weight of the decision pressing upon her, she realised that no matter what she is about to face her worst fear.

October challenge --The Alarm Wasn't Supposed To Go Off Yet... by Mdiggs39
614/5 (1)00

The alarm wasn't supposed to go off yet because time doesn't stand still ,it's not in our power but it is God's will ,ur story isn't over yet it's just begun so stop sitting around go out and have some fun ,it continues to go off it continues to beep ,that means u need to stand up get up on ur feet ,start living today because tomorrow may not come get ur life in order and stop trying to run,the alarm wasn't supposed to go off yet because u weren't ready ,put one foot in front of the other and go slow and steady...we're goin slow and steady were gonna win this race but I forgot if we wanna win gotta pick up the pace ,ur slowin down ur slowin down ur fallin far behind ur gonna fall ur gonna fall and get stuck inside ur mind ,ur legs give out so u stop and u find yourself on the ground u try to get up u reach out then u look around, a stranger comes and grabs ur hand to help u find ur place she wraps her arms around u to help u win the race ,u look at her u smile u give her a great big hug u say to her thank u ,thank u fir showin me love ,I can't thank u enough then I realized she was me, now u know the reason now u see that this is about u ur very own story...so tell it good tell it right continue and fight fight fight ,the alarm wasn't supposed to go off yet because it wasn't even set, the clock is tickin tick tock tick tock but don't u forget ,time is running out u better work fast start looking forward and forget about the past ,the future stands before u so beautiful and bright stand tall head up and just enjoy the light , remember u got this, this story is about u nothing has ever been more true ,the alarm wasn't supposed to go off yet because it wasnt set, ur still sleeping so soundly layin in ur bed ,no more monsters up in ur head ,so peaceful and quiet I think I'll leave u be I turned that alarm off just u wait and see, that the day will still be there waiting no matter what time u wake don't stress don't worry it's all gonna be ok ,the alarm is finally set it goes off and we're gonna get it right as the light shines thru the window u roll over and open ur eyes u get up with a smile another day another surprise ,u get ready to head out with ur head held high u say to yourself we can do this we're gonna live life , the alarm is set to forever now this I know is true its me the man upstairs and of course always u

TURNING POINT  by TylaB
23-00

At 44, Sarah wakes up on a day that could change everything. After years of navigating life as a mother to her three children and blending families with her husband, Mike, she suspects she might be pregnant again. As she grapples with anxiety and excitement, Sarah reflects on her past pregnancies, her fears about the future, and the dynamics within her blended family. With her appointment looming, she must confront the reality of becoming a mother once more, weighing the joy of new life against the challenges it may bring to their already chaotic household.

The Dying Frog  by CatherineAnna
CompleteMatureContemporary
25-00

I’m not inspired by the good. Or even by the great. My inspiration is the mediocre. The crass. My inspiration is the self-satisfaction of knowing (assuming) that I could do a bit better than that. And this is the catalyst which gets me sat at a dining room table that isn’t mine at 4 o’clock on a Friday afternoon, my eyes still revolving in their sockets like a slot machine that never fucking wins, after an entire day of being clamped to my phone, typing feverishly away at my laptop with a vague feeling I’ve got something worth saying. Or at least, something worth hearing. 


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Live a little, Chook. by kiara.paris
39-00

Sophie is not ready to face the day. She has to face possibly the hardest task of her life, saying goodbye to her best friend, Amy.

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