My Stories 31
1A Salmagundi of Stories »
An indiscriminate assortment of spiritual, philosophical, and entirely fictional drabbles, often with an unforgivable dash of literary pomposity. Drabble #2: Simplicity of Complexity. Ungrounded philosophical blather, questioning everything but the Truth.
Fiction: General, K, English, Spiritual & Mystery, chapters: 2, words: 1k+, updated: 6/2/2008 published: 5/29/2008
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The Poet and the Physicist
Oneshot. Two men from vastly separate realms of thought discover the world one day. Why else do we chase so desperately after the Truth unless it's because there is no Truth? Philosophical.
Fiction: Spiritual, K, English, Mystery & Spiritual, words: 1k+, 5/13/2007
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Reason Aside
[Slash][OneShot] The night he walked into our apartment, quiet and dripping rain, and told me he was in love with another man, I said nothing... Later that night, alone, I ripped myself to shreds.
Fiction: Romance, K+, English, Romance & Angst, words: 2k+, favs: 22, follows: 2, 5/4/2007
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I Remember, I Remember
Poetry. Searching for one's roots is the new fad, but finding a home is never so easy. And someday I will stop pretending at poetry.
Poetry: Life, K, English, Family & Poetry, words: 299, 4/29/2007
Secrets in Washington
Oneshot. The year is 1975, the disastrous war in Vietnam is over, the Watergate Scandal is bared before the public eye, and America is on its painful path to recovery. But in the seething capital, secrets linger and guilt drives men desperate.
Fiction: Action, K+, English, Adventure & Suspense, words: 3k+, 3/15/2007
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Behind the Smile
One-shot. An old couple on the road, rife with tension and awkward silences. You'd think that after 40 years of a successful marriage, there wouldn't be a problem. Except...even the old can be taken by surprise.
Fiction: General, K, English, words: 929, 3/15/2006
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Another Night's Thoughts
Oneshot. I look around the world of today, of tomorrow, of forever, and I wonder if there's ever an escape from the Box. Just another night's thoughts.
Poetry: Life, K, English, Poetry, words: 100, 8/8/2005
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Spiritual Journeys: She Found Her Place
Song. Like the prodigal son who leaves his father for years to wander in the world, she too leaves her Father's side to search the world for her place in life.
Poetry: Religion, K, English, Spiritual, words: 337, 7/23/2005
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Shadow on Her Soul
Song. Little girl, little girl,/Too afraid to stand up, turn around, face reality..." There's at least one little girl sitting off in the corner with a Shadow on Her Soul. A touch of drama and angst.
Poetry: Song, K+, English, Drama & Angst, words: 251, 7/13/2005
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Plosion
One-shot. San Diego is a calm, unremarkable suburb known only for its warm weather. It is also witness to a young teacher's frustration with one of her students, a frustration that, if withheld for too long, culminates to...plosion.
Fiction: General, K, English, Drama, words: 2k+, 6/8/2005
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No Promise
Poetry. The concept of loss is well-known by all, but when one expects too much by expecting forever, the pain is made even more acute. There had never been a promise.
Poetry: Life, K+, English, Angst & Tragedy, words: 270, 6/7/2005
5From the Letters of Tray and Seine
WIP Eight hundred years ago, in another world, a treasure case of letters was opened... Here lie the tales within these ancient missives: lore From the Letters of Tray and Seine.
Fiction: Fantasy, K, English, Adventure & Drama, words: 1k+, 1/28/2005
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I Am No King
Drabble in script. A very short snapshot of the life of one king who throws away his crown. He seems either honorable or petulant to me; polar opposites, yes. Choose your own interpretation.
Fiction: Play, K+, English, Drama, words: 234, favs: 1, 1/28/2005
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US Marine Corps
Drabble in script. Not quite something that'll make you laugh...more of a something that'll make you go "hmmm." This is a short interview of a female Marine with rather odd results. I didn't intend it to be overly deep, but it's rather open-ended.
Fiction: Play, K+, English, Humor & Parody, words: 470, favs: 1, 1/28/2005
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Gallantry
Poetry. Something short and enjoyable. A look into the word "Gallantry" and the unfortunate loss of this characteristic. Or is it really lost?
Poetry: General, K, English, Poetry, words: 146, favs: 2, 1/28/2005
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Starry Eyes
Poetry. For my dearest brother, nearing his 9th year on earth. I remember all those times we used to sit on the couch and dream up stories together. I love you, Sam.
Poetry: Family, K, English, Poetry & Family, words: 274, favs: 1, 1/28/2005
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Am I an Artist?
Drabble. Join this artist in her tragic search for the answer. One of my personal favorite pieces.
Poetry: Life, K, English, Poetry & Drama, words: 286, favs: 1, 1/26/2004
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The Ocean's Balm
Poetry. Not so dark as most "suicidal" poems and with more of a quiet lull.
Poetry: Life, K+, English, Angst, words: 231, 12/7/2003
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The Silent Tear
Poetry. For a student at my old school who will be missed.
Poetry: Life, K, English, Tragedy, words: 147, 11/18/2003
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Jesus Christ Our Savior
Poetry. He is everything to us.
Poetry: Religion, K, English, Spiritual & Poetry, words: 115, 11/18/2003