Contemporary stories, books, poems, and more

September 13, 2017

Comments: 4

Shelves: 2

<p> When I read the post on Facebook that striker, Gary Trevor has signed for Mars United FC for a record £300 million, my first reaction is, oh yeah, sure. I run it straight through the bullshit detector on my browser, expecting it to confirm it as a fake news… Read More

Tags: contemporary, internet, hunour, fake-news

Summer Paradise

By ZialcitaD

Book / Romance

August 21, 2017

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

A one of a kind love story about a girl finding an adventure and a boy full of adventures. Yet, the adventure that they found was a journey to falling in love. Read More

Tags: fiction, contemporary, romance, teen-fiction

Authenticity

By Emotive Scribbler

Book / True Confessions

August 18, 2017

Shelves: 2

Today’s contemporary word has let us express ourselves and communicate in several ways using various SoMe applications. In this up-to-the-minute period, being in the same room we don’t have a minute to simply use the natural form of communication………. Why? Read More

Tags: contemporary, saddness, confession, authenticity

Return

By keithdaniels

Book / Literary Fiction

June 19, 2017

Comments: 14

Shelves: 3

A self-alienated teacher in the rural north and a science journalist caught up in the drug business struggle to reconnect after years of silence. The former friends and would-be lovers embark on a journey that could result in a new beginning, if they are able to conquer their inner demons… Read More

Tags: love, dark, fiction, contemporary, novel

Bereavement of Judice

By Solante

Book / Action and Adventure

April 21, 2017

Shelves: 1

The Review Chain House

A small town girl expects great things from the infidels. Read More

Tags: reflection, contemporary, drama, girl, postmodern

The Lords of The Dust

By Shawn Anthony Blackwell

Book / Fantasy

March 18, 2017

Shelves: 2

The underachiever meets the imperfect girl, discovers that he's an African prince and faces the forces of Darkness for the win.... Read More

Tags: contemporary, thriller, action, epic

In The Doghouse

By MDPayne87

Short Story / Commercial Fiction

January 31, 2017

Shelves: 1

The All Star Story Writers House

About a dog, its influence on a household, and the darkness of a troubled marriage Read More

Tags: dark, humour, contemporary, thriller, dog

The Contest

By Sue Harris

Book / Fantasy

October 16, 2016

Comments: 2

Shelves: 4

Think you’ve outgrown fairy-tales? Well think again! The Contest brings the fairy-tale Kingdom of Cyberia right up to date, with on-line match making, speed dating, cyber spells and, of course, love rivals. Meet the hard up King and Queen of Cyberia and their feisty, rebellious daughter, HRH Princess Eemay, who… Read More

Tags: contemporary, humorous, quirky, relevant, fairy-tale

Light Fandango

Short Story / Other

October 16, 2016

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

A first hand account of the cultural changes of the mid sixties as they happen. Read More

Tags: contemporary, music, popular-culture, rights-of-passage

Poet of The Wrong Generation

By lonnie ostrow

Book / Romance

October 08, 2016

Shelves: 1

“It’s not that I don’t love you, and my tears are yet to dry. But you can’t go back and forth forever and we’ve already said goodbye.” Through these words, a young poet unearths his musical soul while severing ties with the woman he loves after her stunning betrayal. Unknowingly,… Read More

Tags: contemporary, adult, music, new-adult, womens-fiction

GHOST

September 13, 2016

Comments: 8

Shelves: 2

Who is the spectral old man that keeps appearing out of the blue? Read More

Tags: contemporary, alternative, literary-fiction, newage

All The Pretty Girls | Excerpt

By Hannah Harvey

Book / Young Adult

August 17, 2016

Shelves: 1

Cassie has always been on a certain path. The path to becoming a star, which she was put on by her pageant-loving mother, and she’s been following since she was four. She’s used to the glitz, glamor, and the constant search for perfection. Always before, she’s willingly gone along with… Read More

Tags: family, contemporary, relationship, drama, ya

Walter Funk

Short Story / Literary Fiction

August 03, 2016

Comments: 6

Shelves: 1

Walter Funk was a legend.Yet if you ask most people today they won't have heard of him. Read More

Tags: satire, contemporary, unreliable-bio

Oleander Drive

July 29, 2016

Comments: 6

Shelves: 1

What is the story of the black Mitsubishi parked up the road round the clock, Les Rubio wonders. His paranoia kicks in. Read More

Tags: contemporary, mystery, crime, thriller

Waterfalls

July 05, 2016

Comments: 8

Shelves: 1

Barney Cisco is an unadventurous Bristol City supporter. Circumstances conspire to make him want to change his life. Stacey Jayne is bored with her life and wants to be a painter. What will happen when their paths cross? Read More

Tags: humour, contemporary, crime, football

Famous For Fifteen Minutes

June 20, 2016

Comments: 8

Shelves: 2

Occasionally, time stands still. Read More

Tags: humour, contemporary, mystery, time, election

Cobra Village

By Durlabh

Book / Romance

June 13, 2016

Shelves: 1

Contemporary collection of stories with wide flavour, non stereotyped, fresh literary taste and contents. Read More

Tags: contemporary, universal, short-stories

Blowing in the Wind

June 13, 2016

Comments: 9

Shelves: 1

The protagonist, out walking her dog in the hills sees a sniper in the distance. What is going on? Read More

Tags: contemporary, mystery, thriller, uprising

Cats and Dogs

May 30, 2016

Comments: 7

Shelves: 1

They keep telling us about global warming and that we've been having the hottest months on record but its been raining here for weeks. Why? Read More

Tags: family, humour, contemporary, weather, literary-fiction

ABRACADABRA

May 07, 2016

Comments: 8

Shelves: 1

The Steve Miller Band tune, Abracadabra sets of an unexpected turn of events. Who is the girl in the DIY store looking at the paints? And why is she so promiscuous? Read More

Tags: humour, contemporary, mystery, rock, literary-fiction

HOMBURG

April 27, 2016

Comments: 8

Shelves: 1

Who is the mysterious man in the Homburg hat and why does he have powers over me? Read More

Tags: contemporary, mystery, thriller, surreal, literary-fiction

Across The Universe

April 05, 2016

Comments: 4

Shelves: 3

What is happening beneath the ground on the secret tube line below Sussex? Read More

Tags: humour, contemporary, art, alternative, literary-fiction

The Continuing Story of Wet Blanket Ron - Part Three

March 04, 2016

Comments: 4

Shelves: 2

Ron is out of prison and anxious to get his life in order. He is offered a job with fellow inmate DeAngelo in his trading business. Meanwhile Sergeant Crooner has a nasty surprise. It is not necessary to have read the earlier Wet Blanket Ron stories but after reading this… Read More

Tags: humour, contemporary, mystery, crime, ron

Lenticular Clouds

February 19, 2016

Comments: 6

Shelves: 2

Lenticular clouds hang over Mount Dante and there is no power to the town. What is happening? Read More

Tags: contemporary, art, alternative, literary-fiction

NO WINDOWS

February 10, 2016

Comments: 7

Shelves: 7

Hermione's computer is not working. My computer is not working. Is there a problem somewhere? Read More

Tags: contemporary, mystery, communication, literary-fiction

The Good People of Isola Porta

By JCBirch

Short Story / Literary Fiction

January 26, 2016

Shelves: 1

A short story about a young woman's attempt to find a safe and better life for herself and her unborn child and the triumph of kindness over prejudice. Read More

Tags: contemporary, drama, political

NOIR

January 07, 2016

Comments: 6

Shelves: 1

Bianca is alone in Cafe Noir, except for a mysterious man in black.Her phone is dead. Is something terrible about to happen? Read More

Tags: contemporary, mystery, fear, psychological, thriller

The 16:06

October 29, 2015

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

I catch the 16:06 from Paddington. I don't want to spend too much time travelling. But then ......... Read More

Tags: contemporary, train, mystery, adventure, strange

Just The Way It Is

October 09, 2015

Comments: 4

Shelves: 2