fact or fiction

Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about our family dynamics, traditions, and if there's such thing as a 'perfect family.'

Mysteries Of Pig Skin Ranch
Mysteries Of Pig Skin Ranch Part 1 Sam awoke with a start, trying to clear his head he ground his knuckles into his eyes. All Sam had succeeded to do was make his eyes blurry. While reaching for his glasses, he switched on the bedside lamp. Grabbing the alarm clock, the digital numbers glaring, red 3:11 AM, and Sam moaned with exasperation. Close to 4 years now, Sam “Stretch” Johnson has been awoken at the so-called “Witching Hour” but Sam can tell you that it is more than some simply witchery going on at Pig Skin Ranch. Hell, just in the last couple of years he has seen grown men running scared from here, only to find that they are followed. He flung back the covers, there would be no sleep this night.
By Destinee Wallace5 years ago in Families
Why Do Families fall apart?
Men are the rulers of women. If this phrase is looked at carefully, it means that the man is the ruler and the woman is the slave. Protector Better a poor horse than no horse at all. What is the reality of this ... What is its location ... What is its significance? Who is important to whom? Who is the ruler of whom and who is the slave of whom?
By Mohammad Arif5 years ago in Families
You Choose, Heads or Tails
You Choose, Heads or Tails July 31, 2021 Hello, this is OG from another challenge titled "Green Lights." I kinda knew I wanted to write a sequel to The Savant Idiot while writing it. I want to clarify that I don't think of myself as an Idiot. However, I have sometimes exhibited a worrisome knack for making money and not holding on to it.
By David Katz5 years ago in Families
Marigold a SERIES OF short stories and poems
Little Mouse and the rainy day flower “Anna! What are you doing?! I said to come inside a half an hour ago. And Look at your shoes, splashing in the puddles.”
By Vocal-lady-ist Ms. Kerri5 years ago in Families
Marigolds
We used to tease her, my sister and I. You never knew what you would find coming home on the school bus. Leaving in the morning only to return with bright purple shutters and door on the house one day, or an aqua kitchen the next. My mom loved color. The more, the merrier, she would say. She let us pick out what colors we wanted our rooms to be. I chose hot pink. My sister went with bright purple. Gold carpet and a green sofa adorned the living room, and red took over the dining room.
By Carrie Faunda5 years ago in Families
Summer Nights
It all began with a night stroll along the harbour on a magical summer night. People everywhere, enjoying our beautiful harbour views. Children riding bikes and skateboarding along the pier. Sounds of music, laughter, and chattering blaring as we passed by the restaurants and boats that were docked. The fishermen along the wharves doing what they do best. The smell and breeze of the ocean were so fresh and soothing. Everyone around seemed so happy and relaxed. We stopped at an ice cream cart to get some ice cream. They were selling glowsticks as well and Marigold flower necklaces. I picked up a necklace for my daughter and placed it around her neck, the colour so bright just like the sunset. We grabbed our ice creams and continued our walk, singing out loud our favourite songs.
By Mary Moujaber5 years ago in Families
Pygmalion Marigold. Top Story - August 2021.
She hoped there would be more time, but a small part of her was already quite sure that Norman would never wake to his favorite sound again. The unpleasant whistle of the male cardinal. It seemed natural to her that Norman’s favorite bird spoke such a funny language. The little beast’s song was notoriously difficult to describe in words, but sounded to her, like an exact replica of Norman’s snore, just higher pitched.
By Bridget Harvey 5 years ago in Families
The Bell's Toll
It was just 5:00 am but Tina was already arranging the vegetables and dried fish she was selling. The same scenario can be witnessed every day in the small marketplace. She had been used to this kind of life when she decided to follow the path where she is right now. At the very young age, twenty-one, she looked like she had aged faster. Her skin was brown and her body was thin. The expression on her face was vague. She might be smiling but there was something in her eyes. Something hard to be defined. After lining everything to be sold she took an old piece of cloth and covered it to a child beside her bamboo-made basket. The child was three years old. He slept innocently hugging a rugged stuffed toy tightly as it was the only toy he had. Tina looked at him with passion. Her innocence suffered from the life she never dreamed of.
By Lyn5 years ago in Families
Your Children Need You
Fear is a common condition in children, but it is wrong to turn a blind eye to the problem and parents do not take it seriously because there is a risk of distorting children's personality as a result of real or unrealistic fears. However, it is better to talk about the experience before or after to understand the needs of the child or adult.
By Abdul Basit5 years ago in Families
The White and Green Flying Ball of light
There are some things that happen in your life where your mantra is “Nobody has to know about this…EVER!” That was a moment that happened once with me on the way home from my sister’s house. My sister lived 50 miles away from me, but I would often drive down to visit for the weekend, or holidays. It wasn’t a difficult drive since most of it was done on a straight well-kept turnpike. It was a 45 minute trip and well worth it.
By eilene susan wenner5 years ago in Families
Everything and Anything
Ev was just scrolling on her phone for the last hour, happily laughing at some funny home pet videos. Lying down and then occasionally switching positions so that she would alternate between looking at her phone in the air with her back on the bed or lying on her stomach and propping herself up with her elbows, kicking her feet up to unconsciously exercise a little and burn a couple calories. She would've continued until a ray of sunshine suddenly blinded her in the eyes and she almost dropped her phone. Luckily she managed to keep her grip on her phone and used it for a split second to shield herself from the sun.
By Just Daniel5 years ago in Families
Marigolds
Some families gravitate toward one type of flower every year. My family, on my father’s side, have a tendency to buy and plant geraniums and pansies. The is because pansies were our grandmother’s favorite flower, and she was able to keep her geraniums growing throughout the winter inside the house.
By eilene susan wenner5 years ago in Families