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Poll results - April 'Escape' ideas

Here are our April tales to look forward to. The 2 ideas that came top of each poll, and a Sebtomato pick.  Thank you Helpers for excellent ideas!

He only went to the church to donate some of his daughters old toys. Now he needs to try and escape the mothering woman at the playgroup - 2023-03-28 12:59:00 +0000 UTC View Post

March Exclusive - "Choosing" - Starting Wednesday!

March Flash Tale #2 - "Refusing"

Blowing Rock, North Carolina

This is not supposed to be how it all went down.

We had a plan, Jenny and me. We were ready to go. Because even though I grew up in Bowling Green, even though I’ve been surrounded by the Crazy Idea all my life, I know it’s toxic. I know it’s twisted.

Jenny knows it...

March Flash Tale #1 - "Losing'

Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Jacob knocks on his neighbor’s door. He’s had a disturbed night, thinking about what he can say, what he can do. But his mind – prickly as it is from lack of sleep - is made up. Jacob is a man on a mission.

A woman his own age answers the door. Brown-haired, green-eyed S...

April story vote - Box #2 🎁

April story vote - Box #1 🎁

It's voting time! 2 polls for the April tales, with the ideas arranged into a pair of delectable selection boxes. Thank you special helpers for 11 excellent ideas! 🥇

Please vote for your favorite idea in each poll 😊  - you can vote for as many ideas as you like - top vote of each category ge...

February Exclusive - Typo - Part 4

Jessica is furious.

And in spite of everything, Jessica focuses on calm thoughts. On cool, green grass. Clear blue skies. Because she gets the feeling that if she lets herself embrace a full toddler tantrum, she’ll forget about the missing ‘2’ in her birthday balloons. She’ll forget all about typos.

She si...

February Exclusive - Typo - Part 3

Jessie is a chunky monkey. Mommy says so.

How delicious it is, taking her time to wake up, sitting in her mother’s lap, morning sun casting an optimistic glow over her bedroom.

“Chunky monkey,” says Mommy gently. Jessie’s mother sniffs at her daughter’s hair, inhaling deeply. “Mmm,” she says, “don�...

Poll results - March 'Blowing Rock' ideas

Here are the poll results for March. Thank you helpers for excellent ideas!

Cassie doesn't want to be her best friend's Mommy, but in Blowing Rock she'll either change diapers or wear them - Elfie

When a young man tries to warn the single woman next door what is about to...

2023-02-26 15:17:44 +0000 UTC View Post

February Exclusive - Typo - Part 2

‘Mom’.

Jessica stands by her mother’s bed and whispers.

‘Mom’.

She doesn’t want to raise her voice – inside voice, please – but this is an emergency.

What kind of emergency?

A time-travel one. A reverse Uno card one. Jessica snorts, and it’s half a laugh, the rest a gag. Sh...

February Exclusive - Typo - Part 1

Spokane, Washington 

When Jessica wakes up, the first thought in her head is relaxed. She has learned, at the ripe old age of 21, to start her days right.

What is she grateful for? Three t...

Blowing Rock vote #3 - Family Matters

Blowing Rock vote #2 - College Girls

Blowing Rock vote #1 - Family Matters

It's voting time! 3 polls for the March tales, with our 12 'Blowing Rock' ideas arranged into categories....

February Flash tale #2 - "Smashed"

Memories Nightclub

Charterhouse Street, London

The two young women sit in the green room of the club. There’s a rhythmic pulse of dance music coming from down the corridor. It’s like getting ready to go on stage, thinks Robin, sitting on a vanity stool and looking at her face in the mirror. 2023-02-15 17:53:26 +0000 UTC View Post

February Flash tale #1 - "Lost Bet"

Brighton, England

1998

I look down at the costume lying on my bed.

“It’s just for the afternoon,” says Mum. “Just a couple of hours, really. Charlie will be over the moon.” She pats my shoulder and says gently, “Best big brother ever.” As if I care about that. She knows full w...

March Tales - location poll

Quick question, helpers - where are our March tales happening? - 48 hour poll!

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January Exclusive - "Orientation" - Part 5

Carlisle, Massachusetts

Jack runs in to the hallway.

“Wait for me,” his mother calls, laughing as she follows her adult son to the front door.

Jack stands impatiently, waits for the okay to open the door. Because he doesn’t open the door by himself. He doesn’t speak to visitors without his m...

January Exclusive - "Orientation" - Part 4

The game is frustrating. The game is a waste of time. As far as Jack is concerned, he might as well be trying to play Scrabble with toddlers.

They’re no good with their colours. They’re even worse with shapes. The one thing the students do engage with is the animal sounds – but most of the time they’re not corre...

Poll Results - February 'birthday' ideas

Here are the poll winners for our February. Looks like a fun, cake-filled month ahead!

After a lost bet a young man has to dress up for his younger brothers birthday party - Dean

Jessica is furious when her cake reads that she's turning 2 instead of 22, but the 'mistakes...

2023-01-29 21:37:23 +0000 UTC View Post

January Exclusive - "Orientation" - Part 3

Is this a classroom? Seriously? As far as Jack is concerned, Mr. Briggs is teaching preschool.

“Welcome, Jack!” The teacher beams at him. He turns his smile to Seren. “Thanks so much.”

Seren squeezes Jack’s hand and then she’s gone, and Jack is left in a room decorated in primary colors, with blankets,...

January Exclusive - "Orientation" - Part 2

The new outfit isn’t the weirdest part, even though it provokes two questions; where did it come from, and more importantly, who dressed him?

The gold-colored polo shirt and dark blue shorts are surprising, but they’re not the Jack’s biggest surprise.

It’s not even when realizes that he can’t remember a ...

January Exclusive - "Orientation" - Part 1

Ngatea School, New Zealand

The mug has the school’s name on the outside.

Inside, it’s green tea with mint. Not something Jack would usually drink, and he doubts that the choice of beverage is making much difference to the school principal’s health; Mrs Wilson is a distinctly plump woman...

Time to vote! - Girls

It's voting time! 2 polls this month, with our 11 'birthday' ideas arranged into male and female categories.

Please vote for your favorite idea in each poll 😊  - one vote for poll this month, let's see what we get!

January Flash tale #2 - "Smile"

The knock at the door is a surprise.

Rather, the timing is the surprise.

Richard goes to the door, fully aware that the app on his phone says that his Dasher has picked up the order at Casa de Queso, that his late-night dinner is still four minutes away. But there’s also a glimmer of hope in his mind,...

Time to vote! - Boys

It's voting time! 2 polls this month, with our 11 'birthday' ideas arranged into male and female categories. 

Please vote for your favorite idea in each poll 😊  - one vote for poll this month, let's see what we get!

2023-01-21 16:28:23 +0000 UTC View Post

January Flash tale #1 - "Mommy"

She thinks I’ve forgotten. She’s wrong.

“Look at those beautiful blue eyes. Look at my perfect ray of sunshine.”

Sandra picks me out the crib, holds me up and gazes at my round face. Fact is, she’s much happier as a mother than she ever was as a wife.

I could wipe that damn smile off her face, of c...

February Theme 48-hour Poll - this weekend only!

Thank you Rick, Dean, Anonymous1812 for these excellent themes! Okay, patrons, vote for your favorite theme (you can vote multiple times). Winner takes all 😊

December Exclusive - "Christmas Glow" - Part 2 of 2

It’s a different story when Madison wakes up. A different song.

It’s the same family, but they’re not focused on the puppy anymore. Now, they’re all about their morning routine. There’s a whole thing about teeth brushing, a big deal about getting dressed.

Madison blinks at the TV screen. She could listen...

Poll Winners - January 'hypnotism' ideas

Here are the poll winners for our January 2023 tales 🥇🥈🥉 - Thank you Dean, Rick, and Anonymous1812 for providing excellent ideas to choose from!

• A young man fresh from college has to watch a very interesting orientation video before starting at Ngatea Special School - Dean
2022-12-28 20:51:31 +0000 UTC View Post