Poetic stories, books, poems, and more

"In the end, we are merely the clay that time uses to sculpt its wonders," Jeanie said. Set in 1929, “Silent Reckoning” explores the trials and tribulations of Jeanie Anderson, an aging actress who desires to reinvigorate her dwindling career. Obsessed and beguiled by Jeanie’s elegance, Walter Peterson, a lonely… Read More

Tags: silent, movies, poetic, 1920s

A Birthday Gift.

By johngumbs

Poem / Thrillers

May 28, 2021

Even in space it is registered. My poem. Read More

Tags: birthday, space, stars, poetic

Angel Hut

By bloodman

Short Story / Religion and Spirituality

May 28, 2021

Comments: 1

A very short story.. Read More

Tags: fantasy, spiritual, poetic

Bitter Beauty (Radio Play)

By JL reaper

Script / Mystery and Crime

April 26, 2021

Shelves: 1

Before his scheduled execution, a condemned man discovers a terrible secret. Read More

Tags: death, prison, poetic, execution, penalty

Take New Words

By K80

Poem / Poetry

September 05, 2020

Comments: 1

Tags: poetry, words, writers, poetic, newwords

Dear World

By Flambe

Short Story / Young Adult

July 16, 2020

Comments: 2

Tags: nature, story, adventure, poetic

I see demons

By Darksoul23

Poem / Poetry

March 23, 2020

I wrote it while musing one sleepless night. Don't be shy with your thoughts share a comment if you relate! Read More

Tags: dark, poetic, realistic, medieval-expression

Symphony of Perdition

By JL reaper

Book / Mystery and Crime

October 03, 2019

Comments: 44

Shelves: 48

Told through a series of flashbacks, “Symphony of Perdition” explores the emotional journey of Sam, a poor and down-to-earth farmer, who attempts to save his wife from her depression. Along the way, he will have to confront her intrusive father, someone who will stop at nothing to end the suffering… Read More

Tags: drama, tragedy, poetic, flashback

The Fainting Painter

By Mingo/LoN

August 28, 2019

Comments: 1

Flash fiction based around a painter and his ability to influence the world he lives in through the art he creates Read More

Tags: fantasy, life, art, poetic, easy_read

Featured Review by hullabaloo22

"Well done, showing how engrossing creativity of any form can be." Read More

The Calm After The Storm

Book / Poetry

June 30, 2019

Comments: 14

Shelves: 2

Tags: poetry, poems, poetic

The Price of Livability

By Stepless

Essay / Editorial and Opinion

June 19, 2019

Comments: 1

Repeat Read More

Tags: poetic

Wings of Euphoria

By RP Duncan

Short Story / Poetry

February 15, 2019

Tags: poetic

The End

By lillymaria

Miscellaneous / Literary Fiction

September 09, 2018

Living life in a blur while dancing with death in a dream. Read More

Tags: death, dreams, suspense, poetic, endings

Sinking Within A Sultry Dance

By Kemy2U

Poem / Poetry

August 12, 2018

Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own. H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Read More

Tags: man, woman, poetic, roman, terpsichore-greek-mythology-muse

Never believed in superman

By bluessadmood

Poem / Romance

May 28, 2018

Never believed till I saw her her eyes Read More

Tags: love, dreaming, poetic, enhanced-feelings

Danger Close

Short Story / War and Military

March 24, 2018

Comments: 2

By kavingar.Josan LOYOLA COLLEGEMettala

A young soldier stands with his brothers against an enemy charge on his trench. Read More

Tags: poetic, battle, warfare, trench, world-war-1

My PERSONAL PRAYER

Poem / Religion and Spirituality

March 12, 2018

MY PERSONAL PRAYER God, grant me the strength to handle life’s challenges, In order to overcome those life long obstacles God grant me the courage to stand up for what I believe in, In order to express my true opinions without fear God, grant me the answers to my… Read More

Tags: personal, prayer, poetic

As I wake

By Griff D. Con

Poem / Poetry

February 07, 2018

Sometimes the biggest battles, are the ones inside our own head. Read More

Tags: depression, poetry, poetic, self-doubt, hate-myself

A Symphony of Remembrance

January 09, 2018

Comments: 2

Shelves: 2

A small story that I was randomly inspired to write. This story focuses on the protagonist's thought process as he slips into a deadly unconscious state. Read More

Tags: death, consciousness, poetic, internal, revival

Static

Poem / Poetry

January 07, 2018

Comments: 2

Shelves: 1

Tags: poetry, poems, poetic

Isolation

December 18, 2017

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

Flash fiction story number three. Isolated life in the end of the world. Read More

Tags: sci-fi, apocalyptic, poetic, descriptive, gruesome

Lumen

Short Story / Science Fiction

December 14, 2017

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

This is a short story that I wrote recently. I wanted to take an idea for a whole story I had thought up and condense it into a moment. A story that describes a short situation in-depth as if that situation was part of a much larger tale. Read More

Tags: dark, short, action, poetic, descriptive

another win.

By shadowsgrace

Poem / Romance

October 25, 2017

Tags: feminism, justice, poetic

Echoes in the Canyon

By Leo Borgelni

July 19, 2017

For whom the Canyon echoes Read More

Tags: nature, poetry, prose, creative, poetic

Gone

By Ritayehr

Short Story / Other

June 20, 2017

This was a piece I made trying to use a different writing style. It is narrated by the main character yet jumps between present and past as if we were watching him tell himself a story of how he gained and lost his first love. Read More

Tags: sad, tragedy, deep, poetic, flashback

A Six Letter Word That Means The Most

Poem / Poetry

June 19, 2017

Comments: 2

Tags: poetry, poetic, no-spoiler-tags-lol

Very Last Day

Poem / Poetry

June 15, 2017

Comments: 7

Tags: poetry, poetic, no-spoiler-tags-lol

Echoes of Reflections

By Thorpe

Book / Poetry

June 04, 2017