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October Garden Haiku

By mark p on Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Bees cling to petals of roses I've not yet pruned Some are still blooming!
Poem
Certificate U

FLOOD

By TOMCRA on Fri, 16 Oct 2026

FLOOD When the boat appeared around the bend in the river, the ducks lifted noisily from the water and scattered. In the failing light, Callan saw...
Science fiction
Unclassified
Drama
Other Fiction
Miscellaneous
Story
Certificate 15

Looking forward to looking back

By Rhiannonw on Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Looking back at when he’d looked forward to the when he’d be looking back to that time of great trouble now past and gone, done. Looking back to before, to that time of fearful war, when they had been looking hopefully forward to …
Philosophy
Humour
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)
Poem
Certificate U

Amanderella and the Gooseberry Mystery. Chapter 3.

By Eric Marsh on Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Chapter Three. The Warehouse. The warehouse stood over the towpath, its brickwork darkened by years of canal weather. Amanderella pushed the side...
Children's
Story
Certificate U
Cherry

The Unknown Enemy.Chapter 4

By Eric Marsh on Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Chapter 4. Whispers Reach the Throne. The candles in the Records Chamber had burned low by the time the first messenger arrived. The room was never...
Children's
Story
Certificate U
Cherry

a letter

By maybeamelia on Fri, 16 Oct 2026

i am not an object to be stared at not an empty body for your amusement i have a name you will never know and a whole world behind these eyes i am...
Poem
Certificate PG

Red Rose Haiku

By seannelson on Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Verdant green and red, blossoming in defiance of winter's death
Poem
Certificate U
2 likes

Chapter 21 - Valith

By Lapys Aoneeris on Fri, 16 Oct 2026

“Ladies, that’s where I take my leave. I’ll meet you on the road to the Pillar tomorrow.” Turning to Morgan, Heilig smiled wryly. “Be strong.” Her...
Fantasy
Story
Certificate 15
Cherry

Someone New

By sean mcnulty on Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Later I learn that George is a bona fide British lady, belonging to the Hyde-Lees name, and has only come to this bloody place to be with Yeats whom...
Other
Certificate 15
Cherry

A Day in the Life - Part Five

By hudsonmoon on Thu, 15 Oct 2026

The crew arrived twenty minutes late to the plane. Why is ‘hangover’ the first word that came to mind? But they came, and now they fly. I reach for...
Humour
Non-fiction
Certificate U
2 likes
Cherry

The Unknown Enemy.Chapter 3.

By Eric Marsh on Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Chapter 3. A Smuggler hears too much. Old Mello cursed as his mule picked its way along the frozen track. The path was barely wide enough for the...
Children's
Story
Certificate U
1 likes
Cherry

Amanderella and the Gooseberry Mystery. Chapter 2 Part 2

By Eric Marsh on Thu, 15 Oct 2026

She hurried down the alleyway toward the quiet, dusty sanctuary of the bookshop. Unlike the fruit stall and the millinery, the bookshop was utterly...
Children's
Story
Certificate U
1 likes
Cherry

Amanderella and the Gooseberry Mystery. Chapter 2 Part 1

By Eric Marsh on Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Chapter Two. Following the Clues. Amanderella paid for her hairdressing, gave Miss Hutter a generous tip, and left the salon with Monsieur Chevalier’...
Children's
Story
Certificate U
1 likes
Gold cherry

bonfire night

By celticman on Wed, 14 Oct 2026

This is now That was when Big boots and brown-shirted men Splashed through ash and falling rain Lost faces, crinkled eyes and loud cries Token loads...
Philosophy
Poem
Certificate PG
3 likes
Cherry

Old Walls - Part 6

By Jane Hyphen on Wed, 14 Oct 2026

There was something about waiting for the perfect moment which caused all Simon’s internal systems to speed up, his heart rate accelerated, his...
Story
Certificate U
1 likes
Cherry

above the clouds

By maybeamelia on Wed, 14 Oct 2026

i simply follow orders words from above a commander, an officer, a general with the press of a button or the push of a lever a home set afire,...
Poem
Certificate PG
Cherry

Hope Street

By Ewan on Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Umm... it's about... being disappointed - by the high heid yins, I suppose.
Miscellaneous
Poem
Certificate U
1 likes
Cherry

Selworthy

By maudsy on Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Weather sleeps here, Alighting softly on ancient gates; Cosseting leather; percolating Bone and shadow; distinguishing Medieval brick. Beyond the...
Opinion
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

Morning Music

By Makis on Wed, 14 Oct 2026

A poem that sets morning to music...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate U
Cherry

Amanderella and the Gooseberry Mystery.

By Eric Marsh on Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Chapter One. The Woman in the Third Chair. Amanderella Gottsnobbler sat before her mirror, studying her reflection with the calmness of someone who...
Children's
Story
Certificate U
1 likes

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