You’re too stressed. You need to take a break. You’re going to burn out.
This is what Nathan hears from Julia.
When he challenges her – because what is she really trying to say here? ...
2021-08-28 16:30:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Thank you special helpers for submitting such creative ideas! ⭐ Now everyone, it's time to vote in this double-theme poll for your favorite "Back to pre-school/nursery" or "Hypnosis" 2021-08-22 16:03:56 +0000 UTC View Post
“I’d do anything.”
It’s something you say.
Allison’s sister has four daughters. Madison’s girls seemed to just come on demand, like GrubHub.
Not for Allison. Not after checking Allison’s lad...
2021-08-15 15:56:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi special helpers! So last month we voted for a September theme, and we got two clear winners. So this month, I'm asking for ideas for both/either of these 🙂:
back to school/nursery
hypnosis
P...
2021-08-13 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's a pre-Covid Parkdale tale for you to enjoy. With thanks to Fossil for both support and imagination, I'm happy to publish "Repercussion" today in full.
2021-08-11 14:14:25 +0000 UTC View PostHey, let's just read it now 🙂
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“Female actors have an expiration date. I told you that twenty years ago.”
Starla looks into her compact mirror as she listens to her agent, Derek, ...
2021-08-10 20:43:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Doug can’t stop thinking about them; how they feel when he moves, what they mean for tonight. But like Patricia says, it’s okay; no one can see them.
Secret underwear, safely worn underneath Doug’s pajamas.
... 2021-07-31 13:49:38 +0000 UTC View PostIt’s the buckles that Harry keeps coming back to. Because the buckles, once opened (which is a feat of manual dexterity worth attempting again and again) reveal the numbers.
Doug points at the numbers with ...
2021-07-30 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Toys et cetera
E. 55th Street, Chicago
The Mickey Mouse shape-sorter truck is made out of recycled milk jugs.
“Ten jugs!” Patricia exclaims, rea...
2021-07-28 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
I asked for ideas for themes, and you responded. Thank you! Time now to vote on the theme(s) that you like the most. This vote is open to all patrons, and you can vote for as many themes as you want.
And I know, it's...
2021-07-26 20:20:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Thank you special helpers for submitted such creative ideas! ⭐ Now everyone, it's time to vote for your favorite 'careful what you wish for' ideas, and help inspire our flash and exclusi...
2021-07-17 15:41:10 +0000 UTC View PostAh, let's just read it today 😊
It’s different at work. When I’m in the office - putting the finishing touches to a report, leading a meeting - I feel confident. Why wouldn’t I? Senior manager, proven track record, and ...
2021-07-17 11:38:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Looking ahead to...September (I know, where does the time go...) I wanted to ask y'all for story theme suggestions. Here are some of the the themes we've had in the past:
It’s the day before we leave. We see my Mum for dinner, same as we do every Sunday.
After tonight, it’ll be different. We’ll be two hours away. No more nipping over for a cup of tea. No more popping in for a chat. So I ex...
2021-07-15 11:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Let's get going with our 'potty-training' themed July 😊
2021-07-14 20:25:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, special helpers! With July's "potty training" tales already in the works, I would love to see your AR ideas around the classic AR theme of:
be careful what you wish for
Please comment here with your one-line story ideas...
2021-07-10 15:46:13 +0000 UTC View Post“Handsome boy,” says Jessica lightly. Standing opposite him, she strokes his chest, past his toned stomach, until he pulls away. “Such a handsome boy.” She looks at him appreciatively. “When I saw you at Ed Street, sitting at the bar with a Stella, I thought to myself, ‘Might as well do someone who’s good lookin...
2021-07-01 02:15:40 +0000 UTC View PostMax’s stomach growls. Like a dog, like a puppy. He almost bursts out laughing.
“Come on,” says Jessica. “Mummy’s going to make you pancakes.” She beams at him. “All good boys love pancakes.”
The menu sounds agreeable; the name does not.
“You’re not…” Max begins quietly, awkwardly. Why...
2021-06-30 01:45:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Ngatea
Max wakes up thinking of Jessica’s smile. He thinks of the freckles dusting her cheeks, the strawberry-blonde hair that frames her face.
Max thinks of Jessica and he feels nothing but love for her. Love ...
2021-06-28 16:35:30 +0000 UTC View PostThank you special helpers for submitted your ideas! ⭐ Now everyone, it's time to vote for your favorite 'potty training' ideas, and help inspire our flash and exclusive tales for July.
Patrons, you can vote for as many stories as you like.
2021-06-18 15:53:32 +0000 UTC
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It’s all worked out. I graduated high school two weeks ago, and I’m spending the summer getting ready for college.
Get a summer job, buy a car, pick my first semester classes, find a place to live, get a part-tim...
2021-06-17 22:54:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Stan nods at the interviewer. “Yeah, good question. Trying to get back on my feet. Made some mistakes, got into some trouble.” He glances around the room – how many nondescript offices has he sat in, just like this one? - and n...
2021-06-10 22:30:14 +0000 UTC View Post
