glimpses shared by our authors
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After 20 months of seeing MN and her family it has finally come to a screeching halt. I learned some good lessons. Do not ever get close to someones child ... read more -
It was a dark and stormy night, and it changed my life forever. Well, a bit. Really it was a cloudy September morning, and it at least taught me a ... read more -
i think i should start writing a book about teaching... a memoir if you will but what could i say about teaching? I've only been doing it for going on ... read more -
じんわりとした雨が降っている。日曜日の午後４時。 高村は、彼に勧められた本を静かに読んでいた。 ほんの向こう側には、背を向けて仕事をする彼がいる。 彼の表情は分からないが、感情はペンを走らせるその指先に表れている。 だから高村は彼に決して話しかけたりはしない。 低重音の携帯の振動。一度も振り向くこと無く彼は電話に出る。 相手に発する言葉は２文字だけ。 電話を切った彼は「父親から」と高村に報告をした。そんなこと求めていなかった。 そんなものは要らないのだ。 「コーヒーいれるね」 やかんを火にかける。高村はじっと待っていた。 お湯が沸くのを。彼のコーヒーができるのを。あたたかいコーヒーを。 待つことが得意になってしまったから。 read more -
1) New words that I have learnt that day. 2) Mind maps of my goals for the week, month, year. 3) Creative writing such as poems and short stories. 4) ... read more -
"...Memorial Aquarium is planning an exhibit this Saturday..." the television announced. Billy's heart jumped. "...estimated to be a $30-$40 admission. Out of town interest has made the price climb..." His ... read more -
PROJECT 365 - 1 - AMBER :) I am fantastically weird in the most epic, epic way. ------ I am a ghost. On some days, you might see me and ... read more -
EVERY ATOM IN THE WORLD -------------------------- "If you didn't look so grim all the time I would share some of the secrets of the world with you," I whispered into ... read more -
I met him on a sunday, a lazy day; bought him a pack of smokes with a stolen id - spirit blacks if I recall - and we shared one ... read more -
first book (his personal danger) lead to a lifestyle change where he gets into a line of work that helps others. Could be P.I., detective. Could be inner city benevolent ... read more
