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Raising Chickens in my Youth - - David Tanguay
I was born and raised in the city however when I was 12 years old my family moved on a chicken farm. We would raise chickens (broilers) 15,000 to be exact. It was my job to feed the chickens every day after school. There were feeders lined up in the barn; I had to fill the feeders with grain... Submitted 13 days 23 hours ago.

The Nostalgic days of Yesterday - - David Tanguay
The nostalgia that surrounds me when I think of or recollect the events of the past a feeling engulfs me with precious memories of my youth as I reminisce those days of yesterday when being young and becoming involved in all sorts of mischief. That old gang of mine I relate to as being the... Submitted 16 days 23 hours ago.

Cathedral of the Stars - Richard Radtke
Every once in a while someone asks me what church I attend, and then look at me strangely when I reply that I really don't attend one regularly, but I suppose you could consider me a member of the Cathedral of the Stars. Their reply is usually in the form of a question like, Where or what is... Submitted 1 year 238 days ago.

"The Option File" - Richard Radtke
People go through life attempting to gain what they need through by choosing options; their education, their work, even just the way they live their life. The bottom line is most everything a person is, or will become, is based on the options that person has chosen at points throughout his or her... Submitted 1 year 282 days ago.

The Magic Disappears - Richard Radtke
The seasons go by, spring, summer, winter, fall, one by one they move, until at last your childhood is lost among the shadows that make up the past. The first flower of spring no longer holds the beauty that it once did, as you rush by on your journey forward through time. But your small children... Submitted 1 year 288 days ago.

Jason And The Five Kingdoms - Chapter Three - David Pekrul
Chapter Three – The State of Complacency On one of this many hikes, Jason crossed a hill and stood overlooking a valley. On the other side of the valley he saw what looked like another kingdom, and running the length of the valley, connecting the hill where he stood to this kingdom... Submitted 2 years 55 days ago.

Jason And The Five Kingdoms - Chapter Two - David Pekrul
In order to understand the story, please read Chapter One first. Chapter Two – The Place of Promise Jason sat on the stump at the edge of the forest. “What has happened?" he wondered, “Have I just been going around in circles? Is this not the same stump I have sat on day... Submitted 2 years 56 days ago.

Jason And The Five Kingdoms - David Pekrul
I am submitting the following short story in four separate chapters. This story is a fantasy, an allegory as it were, with biblical and Christian truths. Read it for what it is or read it for the deeper meaning. Either way, I hope you enjoy it. The following is chapter one. Chapter two will be... Submitted 2 years 57 days ago.

One Slap, Two Punches That Saved All The Trouble - - Hilda Cang
Shortly after I was married, I left my 9-5 job to work with my husband, Nick in his electrical shop which was mainly dealing in electrical home appliances such as TV, video player (those years) fan, radio, refrigerator, freezer, vaccum cleaner, hair dryer, toaster, oven, washer, juice/food... Submitted 66 days 3 hours ago.

Story: How the Birch Tree Got It's Slashes - Dr. Carla Goddard
This is a resharing of story once shared with me when became "ill tempered" as I was not standing rooted in my truth. Laura Tasheiko Artist “Tonight I will tell you why the Birch Tree wears slashes in it’s bark. The wind outside will help you... Submitted 93 days 23 hours ago.

Continued; Can We Relax After Surviving Our Scariest Imaginations? - Suzi Gravenstuk
Likely, I could have called 911 quicker from my cell phone when I first realized that several people including myself were in danger. I was in an awkward position as I was carrying the day’s new papers in one hand, my keys and coffee mug in the other, and my cell phone –where--? In my... Submitted 105 days 17 hours ago.

From A Distant World They Came part 4 - Kellie Hastings
Mr. McCollum's Passing “I’ll be taking some more samples with me,” she said. “I’ll need some blood and urine before I leave. I have a lot of work to do.” The nurse nodded with her pale green eyes. Her slender body leaned over to prepare the patients arm. ... Submitted 146 days 10 hours ago.

From A Distant World They Came part 3 - Kellie Hastings
“PRESTON & CAULDREN INFUSIONS, Mr. Delaware’s office. Can I help you?” She waited for his response. “Is anyone there? Can I help you?” He cleared his throat while eyeing the folder in front of him. Inside, the name Henry Hampton appeared at the top. Below it, was the... Submitted 146 days 10 hours ago.

From A Distant World They Came Part 2 - Kellie Hastings
The flattened silhouette laid motionless beneath the sheets as Dr. Ned Johnston pondered over what to do. He couldn’t fathom the reality of something with such ruthless intentions. Leery, he rolled back the sheets to examine what was left of Mr. Hampton. His ghostly pale skin was of the... Submitted 146 days 16 hours ago.

From A Distant World They Came Part 1 - Kellie Hastings
Eglin Florida Hospital Henry Hampton suddenly woke as the pain in his body began. Wiping the sweat from his brow he wrestled with the sheets that became wrapped around his thin legs. Lying there he examined the large boils on his chest and stomach. This disturbing reality was cruelly reminding... Submitted 146 days 16 hours ago.

Emerald Eyes - David Pekrul
The new resident arrived at the nursing home, but John didn't notice. He was deep in thought, in another time, a time so many years ago. What was her name, that young girl, the one with the auburn hair and emerald eyes? It was those eyes that had attracted his attention. John was eighteen... Submitted 152 days 7 hours ago.

The Masters Hand - Richard Radtke
The Winter mural is done, set aside, yes, it is put away. Now there upon the easel sits a new, clean canvas awaiting his hand. Soon, upon its white empty space into its depths he will stare, ponder, and prepare before he begins another work, another masterpiece, one more of those that he has done... Submitted 286 days 22 hours ago.

In the Shadows, Twilight Plays - Part Four - Richard Radtke
"Land is a constant, it is always a part of us even when we do not acknowledge it, it is always there. Family is like that too, its always a part of us, it is something we build over time. It is also something we to often ignore, to often take for granted. So, much like we must take care of the... Submitted 1 year 194 days ago.

The Home Place - Part Eight - Richard Radtke
"No man owns the land, he uses it, tries to bend it to his will, sometimes he succeeds, sometimes not, but however it turns out for that short time he has possession of it, in the end it is always the same. A man is only here for a short time, the land will be here much longer, and no matter how... Submitted 1 year 212 days ago.

Reflections of the Rails - Richard Radtke
Two silver rails, set straight and clean, reaching into the distance, the sun shimmering on their polished surface as it slowly makes its journey below the horizon. The ever-deepening darkness creeping onward, and the wind silently rustling the boughs of the trees around us. In the distance a dog... Submitted 1 year 267 days ago.

The Surrender of Fort Fearless, (A look at childhood's past) - Richard Radtke
The old wooden fort stood in the corner of the yard, a monument of sorts to childhood's passing. It stood forgotten and alone, decaying day by day, but somehow proud. I could remember the summer my father built it. He cut and nailed each board with a loving hand, and boasted how it would last... Submitted 1 year 280 days ago.

Comes Now The Wind - Richard Radtke
Today the wind is blowing strong, it rattles and bangs the windows of our old farmhouse, pushes and pulls at the trees on its flight. With the debris picked up on its travels, it dances, then places each piece down with care, as though knowing where, this small bit goes here, this odd fellow... Submitted 1 year 281 days ago.

The Advance - Richard Radtke
Grim faced they advanced through the maelstrom of war that surrounded them. Each one of them knowing as he trod across the bloodied ground that each step brought him closer to death, each step a bit closer to victory and home. With each yard of the advance their ranks were thinned by shell and... Submitted 1 year 286 days ago.

His Plan Only Covers Forty-five Days - Switch. A Short Story - - Marijo Phelps
The crashing, grinding, crunching metal sounds. Oh, the pain. The pain was still there and I couldn’t move. It was so dark. Need to turn on a light. I can’t feel the switch, I can’t move!! Ahhh, what’s that skittering across my face and onto the wall? NO, the wall is wet, almost slimy – what is... Submitted 2 years 8 days ago.

Jason And The Five Kingdoms - The Conclusion - David Pekrul
Chapter Four – Return To ‘The Place of Promise’ Jason was restless all that night. He slept very little, and when he did, he dreamed that shiny coins were dancing about his bed, then, laughing hysterically, they flew out the window. He woke up with a jolt. The sun was just... Submitted 2 years 54 days ago.