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The Story of My Life – Free Verse by Thompson Emate
The Story of My Life by Thompson Emate unfolds like a private journal—chaotic, searching, and quietly beautiful. Each line leads deeper into the quiet…
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✍️ Written Tales Member Challenge
🕰️ Prompt: What They Left Behind. For this Member Challenge, we invite you to write about an object left behind, something ordinary or strange that…
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Into the Mist – Short Story by Joe Ducato
In Into the Mist by Joe Ducato, a broken bench, a rising sun, and a quiet conversation become something more as two people watch the world drift…
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Disco Ball Distraction – Short Story by Peter Stewart
Disco Ball Distraction by Peter Stewart follows a surfer chasing clean lines and calm moments until an old connection and a curious seal stir something…
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🗝️ The Written Tales Vault: Vol. 4
Rediscovered gems from the Written Tales archive, plus one writing tip. Midweek calls for something deeper. In this edition, we’re bringing you four…
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To Dodge a Bullet – Short Fiction by Bill Tope and Doug Hawley
A darkly comedic tale of family dynamics, misunderstandings, and awkward moments.
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Storm Watch – A Poem by Caro Henry
A journey to the edge of the world, where the sea crashes with thunder and the storm holds unspoken truths. Caro Henry stands alone, facing a storm both…
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💡 Got a Poem or Story That Deserves the Page?
Submissions are open. Just $3 to be considered. We’re looking for poems, flash fiction, and short stories that cut deep, say something real, or leave a…
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The Courtyard
NJ Coleman’s ‘The Courtyard’ reveals a chilling truth: Sometimes the person who knows you best is the one who never arrives. Two chairs. One storm. Zero…
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🗝️ The Written Tales Vault: Vol. 3
This Sunday night, we're cracking open the vault with a lineup that lingers. From apocalyptic visions to quiet reckonings, these four pieces explore…
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May 2025

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