The world is made of stories
This short incorporates three of my characters from the Assassin Chronicles Series as a sort of side-long jaunt into the Divine Mysteries.
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Joey TLove this genre - rare to see it but pleasant when it shows up!
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Brendan CarrollAlex Hamilton Thanks, Alex!
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Brendan CarrollKatrina Allardyce Thanks, Katrina. I'll take a look. Glad you liked it.
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LianneGraziellaI really like reading your work. Will you be uploading any more? Brendan Carroll
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Katrina AllardyceGreat story, really enjoyed it. Dialogue needs some fine tuning. Great stuff!
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Alex HamiltonGood story, I have never thought about combining the Knights Templar with the Norse legends. Very interesting concept and well written.
When she finds out her forty year old husband’s obsession with the sexy French teen idol...
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Miko 72I like it, so Funny, sweet and short!
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SheepyblueFunny story, I liked it.
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Lora ZhangHannah Marie thank you for the read and the encouraging words as always!
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Lora ZhangHi Sunny Nayyar I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the recommendation!
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Lora ZhangHi RJ Leek thank you for the read. I'm glad you enjoyed the story!
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RJ LeekLovely little piece. Really enjoyed it.
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Topaz MiukiAmazing concept. I just love the story. I remember having imaginary friends. it was fun. Anyway keep up the good work!
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writergeorgevery good
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HarriEnjoyed it, thank you!
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Lisa VooghtA really fresh idea for a story! I always had imaginary animal friends when I was a little. (Well, I might still have one...)
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Robert Tuckerhaha. What an amazing concept for a short story.
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Paul Bassett DaviesThanks for the appreciative comments.
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Joey TGreat story and very well written, thanks for sharing Paul Bassett Davies!
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SheepyblueBrilliant story - I loved the idea, very interesting. I'd like to request to Staff Picks
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Sabine ShahIt is a good piece, tapping all five senses. But the guilt part was a bit overwhelming.
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SheepyblueGreat piece, some interesting descriptions too - I liked it
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Joey TSally-Anne Wilkinson, this brings back memories (not many still in tact, mind you)...
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Tom BakerSally-Anne Wilkinson Some fantastic descriptive writing as always!
A young girl living in the midst of a zombie apocalypse recounts the story of the first time she ever killed a zombie.
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RacingStarShipsAmber Meyer Thanks! I'm so glad you liked it :D
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Dean KuchRacingStarShips Not a problem my friend.
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RacingStarShipsTom Baker Thanks! I'm flattered that you think it's good enough for staff picks :)
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Matthew LunnStaff Picks
A man relives the bittersweet memories of his first and only love.
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Jim WildeAuthentic, gritty, and easy to identify with the main character, nice piece.
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corrielou68Ah ignore my last comment-your character likes to read encyclopedia's... :-)
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Amber MeyerRJ Leek , this was an excellent story!
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Joey TI can see why this got on the front page. Thank you RJ Leek
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trumbleA well-constructed character study.
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RJ LeekHi Christina, many thanks for your time and kind words., it's very much appreciated.
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Christina ArI would like to recommend this story Staff Picks .
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snottjeff mantel Thank you very much!
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snottTom Baker Thank you Tom!
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Tom BakerGreat little piece snott, some nice descriptive writing
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snottAlex Hamilton Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.
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Alex HamiltonGreat piece, like a snap shot of life. Very well written, enjoyable read.
A woman is mortified to discover that her daughter has more in common with her mentally ill father than she realised.
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Miguel RodriguezI like this. A lot.
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Wordy SmithGood story, very engaging. The description, however, is more or less a spoiler, and I would question this.
People smile for many reasons. Not always for good ones. Try telling that to a child...
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Jane Turleyjeff mantel - Thank you very much, Jeff:)
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Jane TurleyThank you, Tom Baker :)
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Tom BakerSuch a sad, but original, story Jane Turley
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bethanheadA really chilling ending. Thoroughly enjoyable Jane Turley !
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writing_dancerWoah. I loved it. :) Thank you
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kateannejackSabine Shah Thanks, glad you liked it.
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Sabine ShahI loved it. It painted a thousand pictures in my mind.
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kateannejackThanks Sophie, it certainly is.
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kateannejackdoceft Thank you very much. Glad you liked it.
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doceftA simply graphic, wonderful and sad piece all at once. I really enjoyed it kateannejack.
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kateannejackSophie E Tallis Thanks Sophie and thanks for telling me about Readwave, great site.
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kateannejackLisamarie Lamb Thanks, glad you liked it.
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Lisamarie LambOh, such a sad and sudden ending, thank you.
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Sophie E TallisSad and evocative, you know I love this kind of writing Kate. Well done!
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kateannejackTom Baker Thanks so much Tom, I really appreciate your kindness.
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kateannejackjeff mantel Thanks, glad you liked it.
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jeff mantelVery poignant and vivid kateannejack
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kateannejackHannah Marie Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated.
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Hannah MarieBeautiful imagery kateannejack and great description. Well done.
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kateannejackAlex Hamilton Thanks, pleased you enjoyed it.
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kateannejackbethanhead Thank you, glad you liked it.
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Alex HamiltonBeautifully evocative piece. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this piece.
This is another early piece. This is an actual nightmare that I had, and I can still remember it.
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writing_dancerThat's a real dream that you had? Wow that must have been a shock to wake up from that! Thanks for sharing!
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Lora ZhangI really enjoyed this Ben Mears. Looking forward to more!
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Ben Mearsjeff mantel Thank you
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jeff mantelQuite a vivid description Ben Mears
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Ben MearsHannah Marie Thank you very much
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Ben MearsChristina Ar Thank you, I am thrilled you enjoyed it.
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Ben MearsEmsy Thank you so much, for the feedback and the read
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Ben MearsAnotherKilljoy Thank you so much, I am flattered that you enjoyed it so much.
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Sabine ShahGood work overall, but would have been even better if the morality issue was not that obvious.
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jeff mantelCould do with a little more description to balance out the dialogue tater22
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Kevina OyatedorLove it!! The conversation with the two sisters kind of reminded me when one of my sister's and I argue.
What would advertisements look like if the government required them to be truthful and not misleading?
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SheepyblueInteresting story - I liked it a lot. Staff Picks maybe?
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Drusilla EkataThis is an extremely well written, thought provoking story, well done!






Sabine Shah Thank you for your encouragement! I'm glad you liked it!
A perfect little package like the one you mention in your story. Really deserved to be a staff pick. Good job.
Joey T Thank you for the suggestion... "fixed". :-)
jeff mantel Thank you for reading the piece... I appreciate the encouragement.
A few grammatical mistakes but a nice little story Jacque Stead
Alexandra Neon Thank you for the kind words, I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. Jacque