Poetry - But Can I Trust You? — Paws shaky, I take hold of your hand Your calming presence, Reassuring my insecure heart Your steadfast support, Successfully drawing me out Of my cavern of safety Where the darkness Can shroud me. I know it’s risky To let you lure me. Yet, There’s a part of me, That wants to know What…

Fiction - Trapped in the Dark of Night — He jumped, the hairs on the back of his neck rising at the sudden sound. What was that? Quickly turning, prepared to face whatever was behind him, he quickly realized that his chance of survival was slim. It was much too dark to see. Not just the steps in front…

Poetry — Losing Someone Important — With pain in my heart, With tears in my eyes, I let out a sigh I should have seen it coming, I shouldn’t have been surprised But the pain still came Like an angry tide All preparations thrown aside, It left my heart aching It left me wanting to cry …

Fiction - An Expensive Lesson From What Should've Been A Harmless Joke (~1000 Words) — He grinned at the thought of her distress upon learning that her old house was gone. Smiling, he imagined the horrified look on her face get replaced with pure joy and gratefulness, when she learned the truth. …

Fiction Series — Not What She Expected XV (A Romantic Fantasy) — Kestyn jumped backwards, stumbling over a log behind him, as a tail struck down at him. “What are you doing?” Xev shouted, somewhere next to him. “Get out of there!” He looked up, finding his body frozen in place and eyes wide in shock as he caught sight of the…

Poetry - An Attraction, A Curiosity — Her heart, A mountainous terrain, As unforgiving As the other ancient extrudes That he’d once scaled All the same A challenge That fascinated him More than it deterred him. A professional mountaineer, The heights and ridges Only served to draw him in. He grinned, Despite her efforts To step away …

Poetry - A Man’s Path Seeking Justice and Equality — In the darkness of the night A blade slinks in the darkness Hoping to end the travesty Of society A raised and poisoned dagger Seeking to land the lethal blow Over an unprotected jugular Consequences Couldn’t seem further For suffering was already On the platter Why such a disparity? Why such…

Fiction - Trying to Share a Secret Hidden For Years — He fidgeted in his seat, sure that he looked unusual. His black tuxedo stood out like a sore thumb in the gathering where everyone else dressed casually. Though he was normally known for being discreet in both character and clothing, he needed them to take him seriously, especially with what…

Poetry - A Leprechaun’s Unfortunate Obsession — For years and years, That Leprechaun Has only filled the same mold A hapless fool, His mind charmed by his pot of gold A poor sod That thinks of nothing But to keep The metals within his hold I have to admit At this point, It really gets old Outside…