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My Italian Surprise by Harriet Jones Completed
It's a short insight into the life of a young woman on a trip across Europe. The tale is set in Italy.

Updated: February 20, 2014 | Published: February 20, 2014 | Reviews: 0


Dashed against the rocks by Tom Bombadil Completed
A little story set in a place I often dream about. It's very short, so if you've got about two minutes please give it a read! I quite like it.

Updated: February 20, 2014 | Published: February 20, 2014 | Reviews: 0


Ties that Bind by Alice Hunter In Progress
Ike had sworn to leave behind all thieving and street urchin ways he'd lived by when Seneca took him in. But now, Seneca's dying, and Ike has been presented with the only way to save him: to steal. But after a long ploy - which he's spent years on - to get close to the little boy, and his pretty cousin, whom he must steal it from, the moment comes when he's no longer sure what he wants.

Updated: February 19, 2014 | Published: February 17, 2014 | Reviews: 0


The Light at the End of the Tunnel by John Thatcher In Progress
A collection of short-stories written by yours truly, John Thatcher. I hope you enjoy my first collection.

Updated: February 19, 2014 | Published: February 13, 2014 | Reviews: 0


The Next Generation by Brooklyn Kuse In Progress
A family of wolves is recovering from a horrible war that nearly killed them. Now the granddaughter of the Queen who fought in the war has taken the throne and now is setting her family back on track. While her devastated family begins to recover and expand the newest Queen, Queen Glimes learns of a new terror that is threatening to through her entire family back into a horrifying war out of jealousy and range. With her prophecy given to her at birth she must save them but with the terror getting stronger and her life getting busier will she stand and fight or will she crash and burn from the pressure and stress.

Updated: February 18, 2014 | Published: February 18, 2014 | Reviews: 0


Let the rain fall by Vicky Charles In Progress

Updated: February 18, 2014 | Published: February 18, 2014 | Reviews: 0


Shadow Imp and The Girl by Lee Deyro In Progress
A world of undying light. A land of endless night. What happens when they collide? What secrets do they hide?

Updated: February 18, 2014 | Published: February 18, 2014 | Reviews: 0


Blackwood by Lee Tefsky In Progress
Hope has lived a life of death. Every day he wanders the fields of the dead, carrying out his duties as only he knows. It is all he does, will do, and has ever done; however, not everything lasts forever. Upon the winds whispers the voices of life, of something beyond what he has become accustomed. A new life to replace his current deathly ways. Yet Hope cannot escape who he his; he cannot escape his fate: the gravedigger's fate.

Updated: February 17, 2014 | Published: February 16, 2014 | Reviews: 0


「disregard」 by Sumire Kaika Completed
Sometimes, I like to see the girl at the palace.

Updated: February 16, 2014 | Published: February 16, 2014 | Reviews: 0


Feral by Phoenix Oblivion In Progress
Cats have always been arrogant. Especially cats of rare breeds. Normal or stray cats are looked down upon by races such as the Egyptian Mau and the Abyssinian. Heath, a domesticated tomcat, is fed up with this. Little does he know that he is the last of his kind, and that the heritage of one of the most ancient and rarest cat breeds in history rests upon his shoulders...

Updated: February 16, 2014 | Published: February 16, 2014 | Reviews: 0


The Strange Town by Frajiem Xiānnǚ Completed
This is my first official short story ever completed during one summer. Since then it has propelled me to write more short stories that I hope to publish and be sold around the world. A girl moves into a new town with her family and it's obviously no ordinary community as strange events unfold the longer they stay.

Updated: February 15, 2014 | Published: February 15, 2014 | Reviews: 0


Tripped by Heather O'toole /Davies In Progress
Dakota, a dreamer, secretly follows her mysterious crush Quinn and finds herself in another world. Lost and separated from Quinn Kota must survive on her own. Luckily Kota meets Eirnin a Rebel who knows how to get her home, but she must help him on his mission first. This journey will not be an easy one, there is more to this world than meets the eye, it is full of secrets and some of them are hers. Please comment! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Just posted Quinn's story in "Quinn's duty"

Updated: February 15, 2014 | Published: November 16, 2013 | Reviews: 2


What The Darkness Can't Consume by Terenas Stand In Progress
Cheria is one out of many teenagers who is sent to a special school in order learn how to control and manipulate Aër - the essence of life that flows throughout the world in many different forms. However, it is noted early that she has absolutely no talent for it, which makes her an easy prey for some of her less compassionate classmates. She has no aspirations to become a great Aër user - an Artist. She just wants to live a normal and quiet life. But we all know life doesn't always turn out the way you want it.

Updated: February 15, 2014 | Published: December 10, 2013 | Reviews: 1


The Moon's Tongues by Poh Euy In Progress
A compilation of short stories pertaining to whatever I choose to write about. Come inside for pretentious symbolism that not even the writer can figure out! Taken from my fictionpress acount, Leetlemen.

Updated: February 14, 2014 | Published: February 14, 2014 | Reviews: 0


Magic War Chronicles by Shiro Tamotsu In Progress
The background of the story is summed up in a letter written by "Anonymous." Following said introduction, the story begins to follow the travels of Lucian, Mackenzie, and Michelle as they embark on a journey to beat down Lucifer's own right hand man all the while protecting themselves from mortal hatred.

Updated: February 14, 2014 | Published: February 6, 2014 | Reviews: 0


The Impossible Dream by Michelle Soh In Progress
In this magic world, the land is ruled by two royal families. When all the royal children go missing, the youngests find the rest several years after. Bad summary, bad story. Horribly written. Can also be found on kidpub (.) com and fictionpress (.) com

Updated: February 13, 2014 | Published: February 13, 2014 | Reviews: 0


Franz the Killer by Halo Valtiel Completed
Franz is an ex-assassin for hire who is asked by his previous employer to do one last job. His dark past rears it's ugly head when his target is the man he's sought vengeance against for eighteen years. His violent and sadistic urges drive his lust for death and destruction. Set in futuristic dystopia America. Adult and dark themes present like harsh language, murder, mentions of rape, and sex. Homosexuality and other sexualities are present. (Sequel is Mad Season)

Updated: February 13, 2014 | Published: October 9, 2013 | Reviews: 1


Obedience to the Father by Vera (Persevera) Burris In Progress
A worthy son is obedient, respectful and discreet. Ham doesn't always agree with his father, but strives to be like him in preserving his family

Updated: February 12, 2014 | Published: October 1, 2013 | Reviews: 0


Yin Yang by A Barros Completed

Updated: February 12, 2014 | Published: February 3, 2014 | Reviews: 0


Quinn's Duty by Heather O'toole /Davies In Progress
Quinn O'Sorra is anything but normal. All his life he has trained in various forms of martial arts, and last year he was told his destiny is to help save the world. Mind you it isn’t Earth. No it is Talamh, his father’s home world. It is the same world that stole his father from him. Quinn must journey to Talamh. His task is to find five boys, boys wearing magic masks that only he can see. Why? Because one of the boys will be the future king. And if he is lucky he may be able to figure out what happened to his missing father. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Same world as "Tripped"

Updated: February 12, 2014 | Published: December 6, 2013 | Reviews: 4


What Awakens: S.S by Kiato Hoshtno In Progress
Sekai Lin is a 12 year old girl living in New York City. When her favorite band, Blossom, comes to perform, she goes to their concert. The band gets into some situations with her that reveals what she's been hiding all her life. What will she tell? What will she do? What will they learn?

Updated: February 11, 2014 | Published: August 10, 2013 | Reviews: 0


Secrets by Devon Hopsopolops In Progress
Twenty-year-old Riley King is average. She is just trying to survive final exams so she can start her summer off with a bang. True she is haunted by the death of her parents and her twin left her to cope with it alone, but who doesn't have their own issues to deal with? So when Riley is suddenly holding her own in a bear attack, things begin to change. She is stronger than she was before and quicker than she realizes. To top it off, by the next morning, she has no memory of the incident. The time wasn't right for her to know, but when the Cozen interfere Riley's world begins to unravel. Shapeshifters exist and a select three, a Dragon, a Unicorn, and a Hellhound, have their sights set on Riley. Unfortunately, they aren't the only ones, but who can Riley trust? No one is who they appear, least of all her.

Updated: February 10, 2014 | Published: September 23, 2013 | Reviews: 0


Dream Jumpers by Shiro Tamotsu In Progress
After dying an unfortunate death led by a mysterious boy met on the streets and facing the end of her father's shot gun, Amaya Hanshou awakens in a new land filled with new wonders and awe-inspiring surprises. The Dream World, a world literally where dreams come to reside and the good souls of the afterlife are sent. All seems well and peaceful in this gentle land, but there is a darkness beginning to stir on the opposite side of the spectrum. The Nether World, home to Rogues, demons, nightmares, and many more begin their takeover of all things good and light in the world led by their growing ruler. As she progresses on in her journey now as a Dreamer, how will things unfold with the new impending threat of darkness? Warning: The minimum recommended age group to read this story is 14 and up. As the story progresses, violence, gore, and sexual themes will be introduced. You have been warned. Do not blame me if you become disturbed by these later events.

Updated: February 10, 2014 | Published: December 6, 2013 | Reviews: 0


Worse Case Scenario by Tori Smith Completed
It was the one thing Vivian wanted to avoid, but like most things in life addressing her best friend's sexuality to her parents was unavoidable. She wants to go to San Francisco to support him while he speaks out at the Gay Pride event there, but when Nathan's confession puts Vivian on the outs with her dad and to add to her problems she breaks her leg… Just weeks before the trip.

Updated: February 10, 2014 | Published: January 17, 2014 | Reviews: 0


Dark Stories of Love by Anthony Holton In Progress

Updated: February 9, 2014 | Published: February 6, 2014 | Reviews: 0