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    Sheylah<3

    A silent day

    * This poem is my very first poem in English, it is something I wrote after a sad event that took place during my first year in university... I know it is pretty sad and sinister compared to what I...

    Sheylah<3 22-05-2013
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    Prompts and Challenges 

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    Bluejay
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      Published on 04-12-2012 06:02 AM

    Check out the the Prompts and Challenges area for all the latest writing competitions. The 55, the 1000, the TOTM, the Limerick, the EMWE, and more... You want 'em, we got 'em. Head on in! ...
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    Featured Work 

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    Lubesh
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      Published on 04-12-2012 06:12 AM

    Is there a piece of writing you are particularly proud of and would like to see it highlighted in our Featured Stories and Featured Poetry? If so, please leave a note below detaling the piece(s). We will then ensure your work will get the airing it deserves whilst operating on a rotation basis keeping ...
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    Kalinda
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      Published on 19-05-2011 11:33 AM

    It looks like The Empire (also known as the Adrian and Kali story on SM) has made it as a finalist in the 2011 Next Gen Indie Book Awards, in the Romance category. I would have preferred the Scifi cateogry, but I`ll take it ...
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    An Oath Against Rome 

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    Evrviglnt
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      Published on 08-05-2011 04:15 AM
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    The beast’s eyes were bloodshot and swollen, its gigantic head swung from side to side like the stone counterweight at the end of a catapult. Men were swept aside with terrifying ease, their bodies heaved into the air and landing lifeless on the packed earth. Circling the armored animal were slaves ...
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    Fallen Angel (Part 1) 

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    Vorcla
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      Published on 07-05-2011 05:54 AM
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    Synopsis: a successful rocker from one of the biggest bands of all time embarks on a world tour with a lovely young singer as his opening act.

    Riverbend Music Center
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Saturday, May 29, 2010


    “I need some clean bottom end on the guitar, ...
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    [PICK] Preyful 

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    BrokenParadox
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      Published on 08-05-2011 10:29 PM
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    Slowly but silently, I walk in your tracks;
    Whisked in the shadows, not far from attacks.
    I tried to run and I tried to hide,
    Away from the nothingness I feel inside.

    The moon shines brightly, swarming the air.
    It's beauty intrigues me. I howl without ...
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    You Bring Me Down 

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    Corneac
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      Published on 08-05-2011 05:31 AM

    You bring me down
    -my negative muse,
    when really, optimism flows
    through my veins like poetry,
    soft-spoken and well-worded
    all around me,

    how can I not be inspired
    on a day like this,
    sunshine, under a pristine blue sky,
    my own
    ...
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    Comma Use Basic Guidlines 

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    Syrah
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      Published on 26-04-2011 03:11 AM

    If there is one thing I have heard over and over again on this site, is the fact that a lot of people don't particularly know the proper protocol for comma use. Awhile ago I had sent a member this list of generic comma use guidlines (and I say guidlines because to a point, comma use is subjective to ...
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    A few things to note come upgrade time. 

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    JirQUEST
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      Published on 25-04-2011 03:55 PM

    Hey guys,

    as you all know, the upgrade is scheduled to happen on Monday. Other than the downtime, there are a few other things you should expect.

    For one, the templates / themes / styles (whatever you really wanna call it) will most likely be broken. Therefore, the very likely possibility is that I will revert to the default software template provided. Over the next few days after that, I will attempt to fix this issue, but it's not gonna be immediate.

    As always, the cookies will be an issue. Log out, clear your cache / cookies, then log in again.
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    A New World Awaits. 

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    JirQUEST
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      Published on 26-04-2011 02:51 PM
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    So, after 3 days of technical craziness (for me mainly), StoriesMania is finally fully operational once again. It heartens me to see that the new system is sitting there so pretty, and being the way I always wanted it to be - a great community central page with articles pulled from the database, widgets on the sides that show the most recent forum posts amongst many other things, and of course, all the other new features.

    Was the money well-spent? Hell yeah. I am constantly thankful that I have great people who help me look after the site while I am busy navigating life. Add to that, the very fact that they willingly took money out of their own pockets to fund the upgrade makes me feel guilty sometimes that I've been neglecting the site in recent years. I still can't promise to be around, but I can promise to try my darn best.
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    Grammar--- To vs Too, There/Their/They're 

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    Syrah
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      Published on 26-04-2011 03:11 AM

    **Following Nupur's suit. Disclaimer: I am not a teacher**

    To vs Too

    To is relating to an action.



    Too tends to be quantative....

    (Also, in addition to, etc.)



    And then there is... There/Their/They're. ...
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    With You 

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    Anonymous
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      Published on 26-01-2012 10:18 AM

    My heart
    my moon,
    it cries for you.
    It weeps
    it's blue,
    moves tides for you.
    It knows
    it shines,
    when shadows loom.
    My heart,
    it orbits you.

    My love
    my girl,
    her gravity.
    It spins
    she ...
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    nige

    Hi Sy,

    And that is well worth a sigh; Oh to be worthy of such attention...

    Very nice

    Re: Perfect Union

    nige 25-05-2013, 04:06 AM Go to last post
    Ferris

    Ok, it’s been a while, and I like to think my analytical skills have improved over the last three years!

    I’m not one for poetry myself,

    Re: Perfect Union

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    Lubesh

    That's what I saw - animated. Since I have windows 8 I have tom and Jerry whom I loved or thought. Maybe we do grow up. I like Windows 8 and I hate

    Re: Limerick #106 - Making a splash

    Lubesh 24-05-2013, 03:24 AM Go to last post
    nige

    Cheers Peppy,

    What goes on between your ears is your own business!

    Re: Limerick #106 - Making a splash

    nige 24-05-2013, 02:26 AM Go to last post
    Peppy

    Heh heh heh.

    I don't know why, maybe I'm just tired, but I'm picturing the whole thing in a cartoon-style. It's only making the limerick

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