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A Drop in the Ocean
The tight walled labyrinth of brick terraces had loosened to stretches of bay windowed semis in magnolia, beige and cream, flashes of green glimpsed down side alleys, creeping into front gardens, and eventually garnishing horseshoe drives before taking over entirely, fading from the vivid hues of tended lawn to the dryly yellowing pallor of ripening wheat as the flat fields opened out on either side of the road. Lydia knew she was late without needing to glance at the clock on the car’s dashboard, but she did, as if casting time a stern look might stem its advance, allow her to catch up, feel less at its mercy. It was the same look she used when the children threatened to unravel her, and it didn’t work then, either. The morning had been a difficult one, and on her knotted shoulder, the blue cotton of her dress was still dark with Jack’s tears. Maybe his snot too. “It is what it is, I’m doing the best that I can”, she thought, and tuned the radio in search of some music she could sing too, re-set her mind.
By Hannah Moore2 years ago in Chapters
Dear Leonardo. Runner-Up in Next Great [American] Novel Challenge.
One must accept the 1990s as a formative decade in the fabric of Americana. As American as the Elk, so too is the tale of a young midwestern girl writing fan-mail to her favorite actor. Written from Fiona's perspective, reading and reliving those memories as an adult.
By Abbey June Schwartz2 years ago in Chapters
Breaking Horizon
Chapter 1: The Last Horizon Elliot McKenna was not, by any standard measure, a hero. He was a gruff and wrinkled man of 58, with hair receding faster than the glaciers he had once studied. An atmospheric scientist by training and an adventurer by compulsion, Elliot had spent the better years of his youth traveling to the Earth’s most uninhabitable zones. Now, confined to a chair in his drafty Boston apartment, he was left only with the company of his regrets and an old ham radio that crackled more than it spoke.
By Stevie Johnson2 years ago in Chapters
One-Pot Chicken and Cabbage Soup. Content Warning.
Step-by-step instructions to Shred Cabbage for the Soup With regards to setting up the cabbage for your flavorful one-pot chicken soup, destroying it into fine, uniform pieces is vital. Follow these steps toward accomplishing the ideal cabbage shreds:
By John Biz242 years ago in Chapters
Un-American Girl
Six-year-old me did not understand why I had to go to the little room away from my classmates. Six-year-old me could not comprehend what all the hubbub was about; did I not speak well enough? Was something wrong with me? No, that couldn't be. Surely my parents would have noticed if something were amiss. I didn't need translation assistance; I spoke English, but my British English did not fare well with the American school system.
By Marilyn Glover2 years ago in Chapters
The Next Great Guyanese Novel
The crowing rooster in the neighbor’s yard two houses down signals it’s morning. The air at this time of day is cool and fresh as it blows in from the Atlantic coast making the breeze from the stand fan beside the bed an additional delight. It is quite beautiful at this time of morning and though there is light the sun is still somewhat absent from the sky. It has not fully made it’s appearance and there is a cast of dim light on the homes, not bright enough to drown out the street lights or lights on the houses.
By Julia Alfred2 years ago in Chapters
Save One Bullet. Content Warning.
When I got home Tom’s car was in the driveway and very few lights were on. Tom was sitting in the living room with a beer in hand. The coffee table held a greasy pizza box and a half dozen empty beer bottles were strewn carelessly on the table.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Title: "Shattered Echoes of Donetsk
The city of Donetsk, once a bustling industrial hub, had become a desolate wasteland. Its streets, once teeming with life, now echoed with the haunting sounds of war. Gray smoke billowed from crumbled buildings, and the cries of despair from its remaining inhabitants were lost in the endless cacophony of artillery fire.
By mohamd motaribe2 years ago in Chapters
Three delicious and healthy pizza recipes that will make you feel great!. Content Warning.
1. Spicy Chicken Pizza Spicy Chicken pizza ... Here's a new recipe with the spicy taste of a delicious pizza baking recipe, with a filling of chicken with spinach, and also covered with a wonderful and delicious layer of delicious grated mozzarella cheese, try our recipe and share your taste experience with us.
By John Biz242 years ago in Chapters
Chapter One: Unlikely Friends
Aidan sat in the cool, damp grass with the little brass gearbox in hand, tightening the springs with a miniature screwdriver. The warm breath of the summer wind kissed his stubbly cheek but he took little notice of it, absorbed as he was in his tinkering. Tinkering always helped him think, and calmed him when even his mother’s words could not. With each click and whirr of the mechanism, though, Kyden’s words still rang loud and clear in his pointed ears, piercing his heart with the ferocity of a red-hot iron spear: "He's not my son."
By Natalie Gray2 years ago in Chapters
What If the World Stops Spinning?
The rotation of the Earth is a fundamental aspect of our existence, essential for the planet's equilibrium and the existence of life. However, contemplating what would happen if this rotation were to abruptly cease brings forth intriguing scientific, environmental, and existential questions. This essay aims to outline the potential repercussions and explore the implications of a world that stops spinning.
By Ja Morrant2 years ago in Chapters
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