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You should date a guy who writesDate a guy who writes. Date a guy whose fingers are stained with ink, whose pockets are filled with pens, and whose eyes smile and dance with curiosity. Date a guy who notices things like the colour of your hair and the way you have your coffee, not because he has to, but just because it’s a habit of his to notice things. Date a guy who can barely get around a computer, but is expert with his word processor. It doesn’t matter; he prefers pen and paper anyway.

Find a guy who writes. You’ll find him just outside a library. He’ll like the idea of being outside, on the verge of a thousand worlds, a few steps away. He&rsquYou should date a guy who writes2 weeks ago in Stories & Vignettes

Art is a Waste of Time"Why do you draw so much?" He asked her, watching her with her knees pulled up to her chest, her hair almost covering her face as she stared intently down at the book in front of her. She looked up, blinking a few times, staring at him like he had just asked something so absurd she couldn't think of an answer right away.

"What type of question is that?" She finally asked, pulling her hair back, knotting it on top of her head in a bun and sticking her pencil through it. "To get better, duh."

He shook his head, "No, why do you draw at all? What do you want to do with it?"

She stared at him again, shifting some, "Do I need a reason?"

He had Art is a Waste of Time2 weeks ago in Stories & Vignettes

The Perfect GuyI've often been asked by my friends, Bella, what's your perfect guy like? And to be honest, I have to frown at them. The reason I see them asking this is because I have never dated a guy before. And I suppose that is because no one person has caught my eye, has ever truly been alluring before.

Though I have gone on dates before, I have yet to find a personality that will catch my attention. And so I often find myself drifting along, leaving behind rather disappointed dates. I often agree to such dates because I do not wish to be rude and turn them down, but thinking on it, perhaps I have been cruel for leading certain people on.

And I apoloThe Perfect Guy2 weeks ago in Stories & Vignettes

Life isn't for everyone.Life isn't for the faint hearted. It will rip your face out of your arse and strangle you with the remains. Sometimes though, you look around, and its so goddam beautiful you want to cry your eyes out into a pool of tears and bathe in its glory; a little grotesque yes, but intuitive.
Life plays with you, unless you play with it right back. Tickle that Motherfucker, make it squirm, and scream, and laugh so hard it shakes the good times into your lap.
Climb trees, run around wildly, take life by the balls, and don't let go until they're blue.
Dance like theres no one watching, but a creepy guy filming you in the bushes, sing like your drowninLife isn't for everyone.3 weeks ago in Stories & Vignettes

Por que me interesa?“Un Dulce Amor”

El viento sopla, las aves cantan, la suave brisa que entra desde la ventana se aventura dentro de mis oídos causando un pequeño estremecimiento. Mi mirada fría, fija en como ella no logra encontrar su libro de matemáticas que, torpemente, dejo en la sala de mi casa la noche de ayer.

-Esto es estúpido – Susurro un poco molesto.

Se supone que sabe perfectamente donde lo dejo ¿entonces? Seguro es una tonta excusa para permanecer en mi casa hasta esta hora. Claro que a mi madre no le molesta. Después de todo, es como “la hija que nunca tuvo”. Aunque Por que me interesa?2 weeks ago in Stories & Vignettes

InsanityWhat is insanity?
Am I insane, and everybody else normal?
Or is it as my lover always says, that everyone thinking you're crazy is the sign of your being sane?
People say that imagination is the key to knowledge
Yet those whose minds are overflowing with creativity and imagined worlds are said to be insane.
If imagination and creativity are insanity
Then that creature haunts all the greatest minds in our world.
What is normal?
The people who spend their lives wishing for something more?
If insanity is trying to make those things real
Then I’ve got it bad.
Am I insane?Insanity1 month ago in Stories & Vignettes

Choose Your Name“John Brant,” I whispered, and a dashing British gentleman appeared in my mind, arrogant and suave as the slim-fitting Italian suit he wore. He sounded classy, not overly pompous. But there was just something about him. He could be the cool confident charmer I was looking for. But he could just as well be a stiff stocky soldier with his pride shoved far up his ass.

“John Chase,” The name rolled smoothly off my tongue. Another man took form, both the same and different from the first. He was just as charming, perhaps a little lower in class with a bolder tongue. And was that a little mischief I saw in his eyes? UndoubtChoose Your Name1 week ago in Stories & Vignettes

You're My Happy Mistake"So you have no friends, huh?"

"Nope."

"Gee, thanks, then what am I?"

"You?"

"Mhmm"

You're someone I can't stand the thought of being without. You're someone I treasure, someone I love more than myself, you're my soulmate. I see only you, I hear only you, you're the man that makes me cry the longest and laugh the hardest. You are my everything, without you I am incomplete and life is pointless.

"You're a happy mistake." You're My Happy Mistake4 days ago in Stories & Vignettes

Best storyOnce upon a time, there was a bar of chocolate.

I ate it

It was amazing.

The end.Best story2 weeks ago in Stories & Vignettes

Free. Ch. 8: A petFree. Ch. 8: A pet

"Why do I have to wear these clothes? They're too big."
"They were my sisters. And we're only going to be in town to get something."

Marshall was walking me somewhere in town I couldn't recognize.

"Then why did you have to blindfold me?"
"To surprise my bunny."

He steadied my every once in awhile so I didn't fall.

"Can you at least tell me where we're going Marshall?"
"What part of surprise don't you understand?"

Marshall's pace slowed as I stepped up a curb step.

"The 'Surprise' part. I never really, had surprises in the cells..."
"Well we're here. Keep your blindfold on."

Marshall took the crook of my arm and Free. Ch. 8: A pet1 month ago in Stories & Vignettes

Analyzing the 2ps! ~Switzerland~

Analyzing the 2ps! ~Switzerland~

YA-HO-HO TRA-LA-LA-LA!!!!(sorry I couldn't help it)
So, yeah, today, we've got our dear Switzy. Or I should say, 2p!Switzy. This badass goat-lover (if you know what I mean) is awesome. Not as awesome as Prussia, but still, quite awesome. I like his stay-the-fuck-out-of-my-territory attitude. Well, I can say that this attitude is non-existent in 2p!Switzy's case (I love calling him that way.... I don't know why..). He's more of an 'Oh, welcome to my country, dude, stay as long as you like. Here, have some expensive chocolate' type of dude(kind of like America really). And, yes, 2p!Switzy buys anythinAnalyzing the 2ps! ~Switzerland~6 days ago in Stories & Vignettes

Egggolden package in a lidless jarEgg3 weeks ago in Stories & Vignettes

The Children of Summer Summer is just around the corner, and nature seems to come to life. For many children, their backyard's beauty finally returned, not witnessing the beauty of nature since winter's first snowfall. Imagination was at an annual high, with kids unable to build snowmen or make cakes, pies, and soup with mud.
Plays and stories within their imaginations were acted out, not realizing how many writers would kill to have such a spontaneous creativity again. One day, the young boys and girls would run around, playing house. The next day, they could be in a Medieval kingdom, fighting dragons as knights. Each day was a different story and aThe Children of Summer4 days ago in Stories & Vignettes

Random Musings Of A Sarcastic Mind.....(Part 1)More Nonsense

“These are musings from my mind full of eclectic thoughts that run wild. I have storylines, plots and endings that could make a kid cry and smile, but I can never create a cohesive epic that’ll keep a person satisfied. Similar to how my musings (And my mind) always travel from one thought to the next instead of staying on course and on track. I don’t know why I’m rambling (Oh wait, I actually do), but I just don’t wanna say why I am. I guess I have this in italics to paint a picture that I’m a character for all to relate to, love, like, or hate. I know a couple people that feel that second option. A lot of people that relate to the third, a couple that feel the last and a good amount that feel the first.
I write these little things down as I’m walking on a treadmill ‘cause I’m a good multi-tasker. Yet I’m not so good at focusing on two things at once, makes sense right? I know it doesnRandom Musings Of A Sarcastic Mind.....(Part 1)1 week ago in Stories & Vignettes

Free. Ch. 10: Special BondsFree. Ch. 10: Special Bonds

I screamed as the strange girl pounced on me. She stuck her tongue out and hissed her tongue in front of my face. I saw two white fangs glint in the light as I looked up at her. She looked so familiar. Where had I seen her before?

"Oh come on Anabelle. Get off the poor girl." I heard a voice from the doorway.

Anabelle got off of me and flew back over to the doorway as I sat up and looked at the man in the door.

"Fionna? Are you alright?" Marshall ran downstairs over to me helping me up. He had a few scratch marks on his arms and face. "Why did you scream?"

I pointed to the man in the doorway who looked at uFree. Ch. 10: Special Bonds2 days ago in Stories & Vignettes

More Conversations With Doci.

“Have you heard any of the scripts on the radio yet?”

“You keep asking me this Doc. I think you’re getting Alzheimer’s. I don’t listen to the radio, remember? And when I do, it’s the classic rock station.”

“I would assume, if one is writing something to be on the radio, that one would start listening to the radio.”

“I don’t think the college station broadcasts all the way to Benton anyway. Besides, I’ve already heard it.”

“You know, Warren Zevon - he did Werewolves of London, you know that song?”

“Yeah?”

“You do?”
More Conversations With Doc5 days ago in Stories & Vignettes

Panda Bear Gender .::Short Story::.

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Final day of preschool. Next thing I knew I was heading into kindergarten. I was going to be in the same school as my big sister. Yet I was still unsure to my surroundings and what's going on. I walking into the classroom like everyday. My mom in my hand and my cat ear headband on my head. I always had them on me, I went no where without them. I hugged my Mom good-bye and watched her leave. My teacher, Ms. Susan took my hand and walked me to the group circle with my other classmates. This was the last time I would see most of them. I still barely knew them. I only knew a girl and a boy, James and Sam.

ThPanda Bear Gender .::Short Story::.6 days ago in Stories & Vignettes

Goodnight Moon It has come suddenly: an hour of the night that becomes far too late for any normal human being. With this recognition of time also come the small chores of retiring the lights to their slumbers as the faces that flash against a screen dim till they all but disappear into the realm of technology.

Like most nights, the air outside had been most pleasant that it seemed silly to confine myself into a box without letting it dance across the hardwood floors only to escape right out the back. Unfortunately, it’s stupid luck for a girl like me to make herself vulnerable to the dangers of the wildlife outside her window and doors. So, Goodnight Moon1 month ago in Stories & Vignettes

Free. Ch. 9: Eye to EyeFree. Ch. 9: Eye to Eye

"Yes. We can both talk bunny." Cake looked at me.

I looked at the green eyed kitten. How is this possible.I think I should ask Marshall.

"Marshall!" I yell.

Cake looked at me her fur standing on end and she curled up into a ball again closing her eyes.

Marshall ran down the steps in only boxers and went over to me. "What's wrong Bunny?" He asked.

"C-cake was talking!"

Marshall raised an eyebrow at me. "Cats don't talk Fionna..."

"But she really was talking!"
"Maybe you should get some sleep..."
"Why don't you believe me!"
"It's a hard thing to believe... but if you insist..."

Marshall floated over to CakeFree. Ch. 9: Eye to Eye1 week ago in Stories & Vignettes

Tips to fill void left by Cartoon NetworkMissing Young Justice and Green Lantern, check out some tips to help temporarily fill in the void for both shows:

First, continue to watch both shows on Cartoon Network and that way it'll help bring up the ratings.

Second, buy the DVDs cuz' who knows, if the sales are high, the network executives would probably revive the show (ex: Family Guy did the same thing not so long ago)

Third, continue to buy the remaining issues of the GLTAS tie-in comics published by DC Comics

And speaking of comics, be sure to check out the New 52 Teen Titans series and the Green Lantern ones as well because like YJ and GLTAS, they have drama, action, and a litTips to fill void left by Cartoon Network2 days ago in Stories & Vignettes

Random Musings Of A Sarcastic Mind.....(Part 3)The People In Our World….

“Random musings installment 3; and the thing I want to just…..’talk’ about, if you will, is the people in ‘our world.’ And what I mean by that is the people in our space, not in the general term ‘world,’ but the term that is only specific to one human being interacting with others that eventually create a channel of relationships. For example: You’re best friends with someone else. Whatever, and you’re hangin’ out, chillin’ and all that fun stuff. Should we be obligated to talk to and exchange thoughts and ideas with your best friend’s friends? I often wonder that.
To further this question and example of sorts, let’s say you’re still best friends with let’s say…….John. Yet you also become friends with John’s friend, Jack. What happens when things get rocky with your best friend? And let’s say for all Random Musings Of A Sarcastic Mind.....(Part 3)5 days ago in Stories & Vignettes

44. HateI hate your guts, Friedrick Nietzche.44. Hate3 weeks ago in Stories & Vignettes

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