Odd stories, books, poems, and more

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I used to work at a very large bank, in the wire transfer department. It was absolutely mind-numbing. So to keep my brain from sliding out through my ears and attempting escape, I would write bizarre little pieces; some were songs without music, some were poetry, some were word games,… Read More

Tags: odd

Reads: 638

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

An odd substitute teacher gives Zelia a very odd book called Vole Mhi Eliza that somehow explains how and why her enemy turned into a dog. Read More

Poem / Non-Fiction

July 20, 2020

Reads: 416

Comments: 2

The Review Chain House

The world seemed to come to a halt after the pandemic Corona. This poem showcases the odd irony behind the Quarantine. Entered for Archia's Review Chain contest under the prompt 'Something Odd is in the air'. Read More
Pointing Out The Odds in Uncertainties (latest) Join Helloise as she unravels the mysteries of The Mansion by Pointing Out The Odds in Uncertainties. (To be re-written) (on hiatus) Read More
This story goes nowhere. It just played a tune in my head. Read More

Tags: fun, rhyme, random, odd, nowhere

Book / Other

December 28, 2018

Reads: 916

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

*using first person in the story* a young girl with a difficult upbringing has problems trying to find her career path. she has many options but little time to explore. what makes matters worse is that her parents reject a certain job. they say it will lead to her begging… Read More

Tags: key, the, hole, odd, other

Poem / Poetry

September 18, 2018

Reads: 620

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

It's quite hard to pick the tags... I'm trying a similar type of poetry to Lewis Carroll's Jabberwocky as i want to excel in all type of poetry. Read More
A short poem I wanted to write for fun, It's not the best, and I'm not very proud of it, but it was fun to write Read More

Tags: creepy, odd

Short Story / Other

July 12, 2018

Reads: 562

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

My posting for the 'That's Odd Challenge from Hullabaloo22. Read More
Someone is suspicious of new neighbors. Why? Read More

Short Story / Flash Fiction

December 27, 2017

Reads: 886

Comments: 5

The The Imaginarium House

Essay / Other

October 20, 2017

Reads: 787

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

Just a small thing I had written after an encounter with a curious child at the doctors office that had sparked some inspiration, you know the one. This was fun to write! Read More

Tags: odd, why, different

Reads: 1479

Comments: 5

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

a fun little book of poetry i'm putting together Read More

Tags: fun, odd, psychedelia

Reads: 1199

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

There's a corner of my kitchen, over where I keep the coffee pot, that seems to be part of another dimension. Read More

Poem / Humor

June 12, 2017

Reads: 768

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

The Booksie Classic House

I could be a child's rhyme, but then again(?). --- One fantasy question in rhyme. --- No, it was not intended to mimic Dr. Seuss, but some might think that it went that way. Read More

Tags: real, odd, different, even, same

Mary doesn't know how to be happy. Maybe John can fix that. Or maybe not. Read More
just a story of a guy with a sorrowful heart Read More

Tags: love, random, odd

Blood. Isn’t that a dramatic way to start this diary? But it’s true, there was blood everywhere... Read More
In English III my teacher told us to start writing a story about a random topic. I picked a short story because it was a bit cool. The overall layout and design of this is meant to be very descriptive and to hold the reader in confusion and make them… Read More
pencil yay Read More

Tags: kids, funny, odd, pencil

Book / Fantasy

February 05, 2017

This is a children's comedy based on the Wizard of Oz. All comments or questions are welcome. Read More
This is just a story that came up when i had a crush and this is simlier to what i wished had happened. Its a little dramtic and its my first story so please dont hate on it to hard. I'd apprecatie the comments and how i might improve my… Read More

Tags: love, odd, high-school

Pardon was born without the ability to speak. Or maybe he just needs some encouragement? Anyways, he sets out on an adventure to save the world from his dreams. And his grandfather. And his best friend. And his best friend's cat. Read More

Poem / Romance

April 15, 2016

Reads: 623

Comments: 1

The Booksie Classic House

I was feeling that i was worthless and wanted to end it. so i wrote my self a reminder. Read More

Tags: hope, life, live, odd, survive

Emmaline is a 4 year old from Elderly Acres who lovessss to skate. Her mom signs her up for skating lessons and her coach notices there is something a little off with her family. Read More

Tags: mystery, odd, woods

My best friend is a guy. For the sake of this story, lets call him Tim. Read More
Aging man whose life has gone nowhere after mysterious past. Read More

Tags: fiction, odd, bazaar

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