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Early Morning Light – Poem by SR Inciardi
Early Morning Light by SR Inciardi reflects on the stillness before dawn—where thoughts gather, hopes spark, and a new day dares to begin. Read it now…
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Blossom – Short Fiction by Arvilla Fee
Blossom by Arvilla Fee explores how beauty can bruise as much as it heals—until one muddy visitor rewrites the ending. Read it now on Written Tales, and…
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The Moment At Evening – Poem by SR Inciardi
SR Inciardi’s The Moment At Evening holds onto the last light—where grief, music, and memory settle like dust in a silent room. Read this stirring poem…
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A Case of Mistaken Identity – Short Story by Ellis Shuman
In A Case of Mistaken Identity by Ellis Shuman, a robbery, a mystery man in a maroon beret, and one unreliable witness send a small investigation…
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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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