Published inNew Writers Welcome·PinnedMember-onlyCapturing Mindfulness: The Meditative and Creative Benefits of PhotographyA guide to cultivating mindful photography for improved mental health, creativity, and self-expression. — Our world has changed. Now more than ever, we struggle to slow down and stay present in the moment. Our minds race with thoughts of the past or future; we seldom think of the present. This is precisely what mindfulness is about — being fully aware without judgment or distraction. …New Writers Welcome5 min readNew Writers Welcome5 min read
Published inThe Kraken Lore·Sep 8Member-onlyThe Foolish TravelerA tale of humility and pride. — Mist cloaked the forest in mystery, hiding an ancient secret only the wind knew. The whispers of caution had reached generations of travelers, but one of them, proud and foolish, ignored them. He strode into the forest, confident that he could unravel its secrets. He soon regretted his choice. As…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
Published inThe Kraken Lore·Sep 6Member-onlyEdgar’s ReckoningA ‘Monday Mashup’ Response — This is a response to the Monday Mash-Up #31 Challenge by Jonathon Sawyer. I challenge, William Porter, because he needs to get his retired ass writing and off the golf course. And, happy birthday, Kenny the Kraken! Edgar was a rich but unhappy man. His enormous wealth was only matched…Fiction5 min readFiction5 min read
Published inThe Fiction Writer’s Den·Aug 13Member-onlyChapter 1: A New Home for David“He always believed that the farm was a living being of soil and history, responding to the touch of time and the footprints of those who traveled its landscape.” — This is the first chapter of “The Door to Twilight,” a fictional story about a family struggling to understand the mysteries behind a strange boy who comes to live with them. Click here for the previous chapter, “Prologue: The Boy on the Train.”Fiction9 min readFiction9 min read
Published inThe Fiction Writer’s Den·Aug 12Member-onlyThe Abyss’s EmbraceWhen whispers turn to threats, truth awaits — This story is part of the Seedling Challenge conceived by Bradan Writes Stories. This is the sixth installment, a Short Story. To start the story from the beginning, click here. Or, to read the last installment, Whispers in the Basement, click here. Stay tuned to watch this story grow and…Fiction9 min readFiction9 min read
Published inChoose Your Own Adventure — Collaboration·Aug 5Member-onlyOops!A chapter of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition. — This is a continuation of The Burned Village, a ‘choose your own’ fiction story, “drabble edition,” initially created by JF Danskin. Head back to the previous installment, ‘There’s a Light’ by Andrew Crocker, or find out how to contribute by clicking here. You quicken your pace towards the light, half…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
Published inChoose Your Own Adventure — Collaboration·Aug 5Member-onlyThere’s a Light!A chapter of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition. — This is a continuation of The Burned Village, a ‘choose your own’ fiction story, “drabble edition,” initially created by JF Danskin. Head back to the previous installment, ‘The Left Tunnel’ by Andrew Crocker, or find out how to contribute by clicking here. With your torch gone, the darkness threatens to…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
Published inChoose Your Own Adventure — Collaboration·Aug 5Member-onlyThe Left TunnelA chapter of a ‘choose your own’ story — drabble edition. — This is a continuation of The Burned Village, a ‘choose your own’ fiction story, “drabble edition,” initially created by JF Danskin. Head back to the previous installment, ‘Which Way?’ by Andrew Crocker, or find out how to contribute by clicking here. “Gremgor, we must split up to cover ground faster.” …Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
Published inThe Fiction Writer’s Den·Aug 2Member-onlyWhispers from the BasementSeeking absolution in the shadows — This story is part of the Seedling Challenge conceived by Bradan Writes Stories. This is the fifth installment, a Sudden Fiction. To start the story from the beginning, click here. Or, to read the last installment, A Memory Stirs, click here. Or, to read the next installment, The Abyss’s Embrace…Fiction5 min readFiction5 min read
Published inChoose Your Own Adventure — Collaboration·Aug 1Member-onlyWhich Way?A chapter of a 'choose your own' story — drabble edition. — This is a continuation of The Burned Village, a ‘choose your own’ fiction story, “drabble edition,” initially created by JF Danskin. Head back to the previous installment, ‘Wizard’s Fire’ by Andrew Crocker, or find out how to contribute by clicking here. With the path cleared, you and Gremgor head deep…Fiction2 min readFiction2 min read
