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ElenaHartley
ElenaHartley

The Watchmaker’s Daughter

When the clocks stopped, even for a second, she could feel it in her teeth. The world stuttered imperceptibly to others, but to her it was a scream.

0 0 315 words
HicksyPixie13
HicksyPixie13

Driving Lessons

Got my first driving lesson on Sunday. So excited. Waited all my short life so far to drive so envious of those with their faithful, albeit sometimes temperamental, four wheeled companions.

6 2 111 words
jackalice
jackalice

An Old Man, A Mountain, A Sunrise

The man and staff walked, over hill and mountain, talked To me of a time long ago when he was a boy, growing up With just a father and a void of affection, a reflection Of his fathers past childhood...

24 4 233 words
avolavit
avolavit

False Believer

I sit in the pew. Of a church that. I'm truly uncomfortable in. My first friendships started here. My once relationship with God began in this chapel. I can hear the whispers. I can see the looks.

22 9 161 words
BethyBoo
BethyBoo

Tradition

White book sits there My initials engraved in gold It looks brand new But is 18 years old A little bible on my bookcase I'm not religious but I keep it It was a tradition of my nan's So I'll keep it...

22 14 211 words
wannabewriter
wannabewriter

Adeline Runs Away II

I woke up, my hair a mess. I opened my eyes a little more, at first it looked like a big blue bubble. I slipped on my glasses and looked at the shape with wide eyes.

0 0 448 words
Burrfoot
Burrfoot

Sometimes Lonely, Never Alone

The child still dwells within me, Rarely appearing for anyone to see. He reminds me of my dreams, The future left behind, or so it often seems.

48 9 153 words
Burrfoot
Burrfoot

Blood

As a boy I grew with love and joy, A mum was all I had. In a cosy flat filled with laughs and chat, A mum but never a dad. She was always there nurturing with care, Luckiest boy in the land.

36 19 341 words
XxCkY_HuSkYxX
XxCkY_HuSkYxX

The New World

Coming to America was nothing how I ever imagined. The most spectacular sight was see the harbor as the boat pulling up. All you could see was industry.

2 0 531 words
RemusLupin
RemusLupin

Godric's Hollow

Godric's Hollow, Hear my heartbeat. I can't follow- Can't see my own feet. It's not perfect, But it's mine. It's not worth it, Worth my time. I can't stand you, Just go away.

38 2 116 words
eddie12309
eddie12309

Saffron Harvest

#colourchallenge Rows upon rows, of exotic spice; She picks them once, she picks them thrice. For forty years, she has bent down low; Plucked delicate petals, from the crocus below.

40 19 142 words
Twilightianalex
Twilightianalex

A SOLDIERS POEM (Not Created By Me)

A SOLDIERS POEM:: If I die in war zone, Box me up and send me home. Put my medals on my chest, Tell my mum I did my best.

48 19 107 words
oushie12
oushie12

The Wedding Shop

The Final Chapter: Chapter 43: Ruby shut the old leather book slowly after reading the final page to me, clasping it tightly within her arms.

38 28 686 words
hannahrt
hannahrt

Manipulation #1

I guess you could say im talented, maybe even exceptional. Well, thats what the Hartley academy for exceptional young minds thought, anyway.

8 1 122 words
candyland_massacre
candyland_massacre

Amity Asylum Pt. 2

"Meet Dr. Julian Jasper" One Year Later... Slowly the door opened with a faint click... "Tressa?" Daniel whispered paranoid.

28 6 363 words
iPikachu
iPikachu

Tombstone

#halloweenparty #graveyard. •NOTICE: I'll not be writing a poem in a few. "One day, you'll get a grave," said Olde' Grandma "Soon, I will too, With my friend, Mrs. Balshaw.

14 2 113 words
oushie12
oushie12

The Wedding Shop

Chapter 27: 5:30 am. Why can't I sleep. I asked myself crawling out of bed in the dark. I sat at my coffee table for a while, clicking my nails on the wooden desk.

20 0 530 words
smellyfingers
smellyfingers

Carpenter's Inn (2)

#description #creatures Chapter 2 - Creatures It was now the weekend that Sara wasn't looking forward too Tomorrow is the 3rd Saturday of the month in June Tonight was the eve of the will and...

2 0 705 words
smellyfingers
smellyfingers

Carpenter's Inn (1)

#description #wood Chapter 1 - Wood The date had been set for the 3rd Saturday of the following month. The letter said other members would be there and she was sure some would get the hump.

16 5 355 words
eddie12309
eddie12309

~~The Gathering #11~~. ~Part 11~~

Forgach was a descendant of Count Forgach, of north- eastern Hungary. His family had a history of telepaths and clairvoyants.

8 5 197 words
Zoodark
Zoodark

William

If you can see the failing In pushing till you bleed Endeavour beyond common sense You should have been his seed Planted in a garden He tended twenty years Effort in and progress out You'll get just...

34 5 145 words
stuartmi11er
stuartmi11er

The Manor Part Four

I soon found myself shoving on my old leather jacket on the hunch that my grandad had told me.

6 0 180 words
oushie12
oushie12

The Wedding Shop

Chapter 4: Cindy brought me back into the warmth and scuffled off to the kitchen. I didn't want to leave her alone so followed along behind to help.

36 16 595 words
lonelynutmeg98
lonelynutmeg98

Grandpa Tim

I woke up to the sound of music, But not that of which I'd like to hear, Church bells. Chiming a sad tune for poor Grandpa Tim's funeral.

22 15 474 words
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