Exploring the bartering stage in grief when cheated on. — I’ve been exploring the various stages of grief for the past couple of weeks regarding being cheated on. It’s been rough. Despite all the heartache and turmoil, I feel grateful because I’ve harnessed that energy into writing and working on other things I’ve been meaning to tackle. I want to…

Marcus Aurelius is one of the most profound stoics in history. He had what many consider to be a disaster ridden life, something that would make lesser men lose hope, become weak and fragile. Somehow Marcus was able to bear these burdens very worthily. He structured his life around concerning…

A poem — I live in a world of darkness where no light shines in, because sharing my feelings with others is forbidden even though they said they’d always be there for me. Insincere best wishes pass through lying lips, uncaring, insensitive behavior, ignoring my attempts to reach out. But I’m unwanted even in my own family, them wishing I…

Not all quiet quitters are to be blamed — I wasn’t the one to blame writers for quietly quitting or complaining that the algorithm lays dust on their Medium profile while they are away. But I do succumb to it now with an alternative view. Not all quiet quitters are to be blamed… A month ago, I published an article about the perception of African society on…

Life Throws You A Curve Ball Sometimes — Abrupt Disruption Of Life I recently got a new electric recliner chair. The old chair was worn out, so I was happy about this purchase. I was sitting in my new chair with my legs raised when the chair lost power. I couldn’t get out of the chair until power was restored. My husband…

Keeley Schroder June Writing Prompts — Experience With Spirits Keeley prompt today asks, “Do you believe in ghosts or spirits?” If I would have been asked this question when I was young I would have said no. I believe I have written about our experience once before. When we bought the home we currently live in…

The Curse #14: Glancing towards the towpath, she saw a female meeting Justine’s description, in the company of the current suspect… — Summary: Eddie Caine is drawn by his acute sense of smell to taste a woman whilst she is menstruating. It empowers him. Justine was his first, then he moved on, before tracking girls up the West End. It becomes clear we are privy to this information as Eddie is actually being questioned…

The Curse #10: He looked much better, happier. A hot dude once again. His eyes were sparkling, and he was smiling that slow sexy grin of his. — Summary: Eddie is drawn by his acute sense of smell to taste a woman whilst she is menstruating. It empowers him. Justine was his first, then Alice, before tracking girls up the West End. Eddie moved in with a mate, Chloe, and they enjoyed a threesome, but he remained obsessed with…

4 types of terrible dialogue and 6 ways to avoid writing them. — If you’re looking to level up your writing skills quickly and efficiently, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll explore the ins and outs of crafting compelling dialogue in your microfiction pieces. So, grab your pen and let’s dive in! Understanding the Power of Dialogue: Dialogue is like the secret sauce of microfiction — it adds flavor, depth, and a touch of magic to your stories.

I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed Cinnabar dancing naked… — I waved goodbye to my girl with the red hair. With a heavy heart and a tear in my eye but I knew she needed to spread her wings and fly. I will always miss her company but am hoping I will see her around. On the cover of a…

Tomorrow, he goes to Mars — Early morning perch secured on neighbor’s stone wall, Mother smiles at fast walker, says good morning to woman Asking if today is a special day at school because the Backpacked boy is dressed up as a fireman with Shiny red helmet with long, floppy ears dangling on either side, Yellow coat fastened…

Have you ever been stuck in limbo after writing a story on Medium? What a horrible waste of your time and effort. I decided to try sending something to a pub requiring unpublished drafts, and this is what I realized. I sent a story to The Writer’s Blokke to see…

Between sunset and sunrise is the twilight of my mind. — When I rolled over in bed each night, I crumpled my pillow below my head as if the action would distract me from thoughts of you. But then I would drift into that space between reality and dreams, realizing a world where I wouldn’t be apart from you. If I…

Have I somehow become approachable? — Yesterday I was gliding my way elegantly across the pool at my fitness club, my supple grace and lean swimmer’s body attracting the admiration of less blessed gymgoers. The pool is set up with three lanes, separated by two swim ropes, or bobbity-things as I call them. Typically there’s one…

And that can help all the other writers too — There’s a lot to learn from erotica, and not only for the bedroom. Today, I will take the lovely Kate Granger as an example. It has nothing to do with the butterflies I get when I read her stories or the two love poems she sent me last month. Of…

I wanted to be dead but not die. I couldn’t live and be a part of this world until I met you, Smillew. — I didn’t know where to put all those crap tags in bold from your submission guidelines, so I shoved them into my first (of many) crap articles in bold. I’ve been too sad for too long until I Read All of Smillew. I’ve watched you die too many times, your…

Here are the questions that are well-intended but actually cause me angst — “When will he…?” type of questions sprung to mind without any prodding — well before he was 1 year old. “When will he walk? talk?” “When will his gross and fine motor skills advance further?” “When will he be able to self-regulate, or will he ever be attentive for the…

A little story about 2012 — I am a very spiritual person and as such I believe in prophecies and everything that has a spiritual context, however, it is something that scares the hell out of me!

A blog entry about a non-understanding friend and more content creation. — I’m a sex worker. It took me a long time to wrap my head around this. No one in my personal life except Mitchell knows I am doing this because most wouldn’t approve. I know some wouldn’t approve because they’ve shared these feelings with me on more than one occasion. …

I hope so! I’m Sorry I haven’t written lately. A lot has been going on. A lot, a lot. But I’m getting everyone caught up now. Our Fansly is starting to gain some traction. The wonderful women I’ve met through their promotion sites have been amazing to work with and…