David Saltzman
This story is about a young boy's first brush with danger, although he may not know it. It's written from his viewpoint, in an attempt to replicate how children perceive serious themes and events.
Dino Parenti
A violent man's attempt to love his mentally ill woman and the child that may or may not be his.
Program
This short story is a blip in the experience of a man growing old in an increasingly fast paced culture.
Nicolo Cassidy
Not too sure who here is into poetry but here are four short poems I've been working on lately.
OtisTheBulldog
David skips school for the first time, tasting freedom and dealing with a broken home.
(of course, I could just write "Daddy Issues" and that'd be dead on, my spin on a timeless theme)
Devon Robbins
After losing a fight in a regional promotion, Danny goes home to his wife, who wants him to hang up the gloves.
avery of the dead
Prompt: Prompt: a lonely, recently single woman find romance. Unfortunately, the guy is dead. 2,000-sh words
sean of the dead
Prompt: a lonely, recently single woman find romance. Unfortunately, the guy is dead. 2440 words.
Dino Parenti
A fleeing couple try to iron out domestic issues as the end of all humanity is set to ensue.
jackdonwon
A very short piece derived from a painting. The picture showed a tropical setting with a missionary church and white men harvesting mangos. This story focuses on the native perspective.
rightcharlee
In love with his younger sister, a boy celebrates his graduation with the family when a curious telephone call comes in (3,000 words)
Covewriter
Elise finds teaching American history a challenge when a racist remark is made by a kid who isn't really racist, and she reflects on her own childhood and the difficulty of learning about slavery.
sean of the dead
ok, this is my final for this thunderdome battle vs. J.R. It's still about a typical day in the life of a very sad person. Prompt: Dead leaves covered the path.
sean of the dead
Prompt: Dead leaves covered the path.
A typical day in the life story, where happiness abounds.
Skygrotto
A bored, static machinist throws a wrench into his life, hoping it will prove he is free.
Amloki
An old woman tries to get a grip on her life, salvage whatever is left of it. (I don't need more reviews on this draft, hope to get more when I submit the next one.)
Covewriter
Two sisters talk with their friend Bobby who is hired help on their grandfather's farm in 1965.
se_flinn
After years of never speaking to his father, Ethan finds a package at his front door and the struggle whether to open it or dispose of it starts to eat at him.
bryanhowie
Story is finished. No more critiques needed.
A story from the Clevenger Class. Short and a little creepy.
Bookie
A couple of nontraditional poems. Neither rhyme, but it is honesty in practice.
Sound
Ana remembers her hovering mother, and the abuse she endured at the hands of her father. (2100 words)
