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Yellow Light Traffic Laws in Every State
What do you do at a yellow traffic light—go slow or stop? Does a yellow light mean the same thing in every state? This article has the answers.
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An Unpretentious Soldier: Microfiction
A seasoned soldier and his green charge prepare for battle, but the kid has his own ways of doing things, even things he knows nothing about.
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Insurgent Heir: SciFi Flash Fiction
Fenrir is the heir apparent to his imperialist father’s throne over the 2nd Quadrant Galactic Empire. But his hope for the galaxy is freedom, not oppression. Fenrir is faced with a decision to follow in his father’s footsteps, or follow his heart into filial and political rebellion.
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The Virus: A Short Story
Clive and his newfound, young friend, Jason, endure the impact of a killer virus. Most of the world's population has been eliminated. The two must work together to survive the coming winter. But when things begin to look questionable, can the two-man team remain loyal?
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The Power of TWO: A Short Story
His name is TWO, and he is a secret agent of the United States government. After a few years of going out on missions, TWO's conscience began to nag at him. Leaving the spy industry can be tricky.
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The Subtle Wonders of the World: A Nature Essay
We spend lots of time and money running around to see the wonders of nature. I'm not playing down the impressive giant redwoods or the Grand Canyon, but many amazing things are happening very close to home. In this essay, I share my experiences while fishing on a small lake in northern Michigan.
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Making Other Plans, A Short, Short Suspense Story
Dr. Frederick Dooley is a scientist who has learned the secret of immortality. While trying out his theory on himself, he learns that he has not taken into account every possible consequence.
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No One Lives on Barlow Road, Short, Short Fiction
It was a idyllic place and time. Remember Mayberry? Yeah, like that. But Andy wasn't the Sheriff, and Barney didn't exist. The people loved and trusted one man to guide them in a time of trouble. Choose your heros carefully.
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The Clock, Part 2, A Short Story
In part one, Jacob's mother had been murdered by a coworker at the bank where she worked. The killer had framed Jacob's father. Now, fifteen years later, he has new evidence regarding the murder. It is time for revenge.
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The Clock, Short, Short Fiction, A Response to Bill Holland's Photo Challenge #5
Jacob was the son of a woman he adored and a man who had been convicted of murdering his mother. A mystical, ethereal, terrifying experience changed his life and the memory of his parents.
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Ode to My Beloved TP
These days are tough to get through. I want to offer another humorous interlude, a chance to laugh at ourselves and our sometimes bizarre behavior in trying times.
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Little Jack Horror: A Horribly Twisted Nursery Rhyme
We've all heard of Little Jack Horner, but maybe his evil cousin has escaped your attention. Little Jack Horror has more wicked intentions than defacing a perfectly good plum pie.
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The Woods Welcomed Me, A Short Short Story
As a child, I grew up on a farm where there seemed to be no boundaries. The woods was mine, the barns were mine, the fields, cows, pigs, and chickens were mine. But there were lessons to learn about life, and I am still learning today.
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Live or Leap, My Response to Bill Holland's Challange #4
Floyd loves his job as a Pullman porter on trains that crossed the continent. Without his job, he would likely sink into deep despair. He toyed with two ways to resolve his dilemma. One way, he would play God. The other way, he would let God.
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Madcap and Marlin
Madcap Marlin has had a tough life. It got to be so bad, he blocked certain parts from his memory. His way of forgetting pain was to perform daredevil feats like parachuting from skyscrapers and hiking into known bear country. Psychologically, he took quite a beating. Here is how Marlin survived.
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A Knight in Shining Armor and a Wounded Heart: Short Tragedy, Part Two: A response to Bill Holland’s Photo Challenge #2
This is the continuation of the story about the broken love affair between Bethany and Galen. She finds an ancient book that tells her all about gallantry. She longs for her heart to be won by a man who would fight for her and be willing to die for her or even kill for her love.
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A Knight in Shining Armor and a Wounded Heart: Short Tragedy, Part One: A response to Bill Holland’s Photo Challenge #2
Bethany and Galen had been in love, but she wanted more. She found a book that put into words the kind of love she craved and set out to make it a reality. Would her one true love become her knight in shining armor who would heal her wounded heart?
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The Thistle's Flower: Short, Short Fiction
The pathway is neither good nor bad, right nor wrong, not two things but one thing that we must learn to understand. Walk with me into a pinpoint of enlightenment.
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Asleep In the Mother's Bosom
A wealthy, powerful man is in the throes of insomnia that has lasted for weeks. He visits an uncle's country estate where he goes for a relaxing walk to a meadow. There he finds a two-hundred-year-old grave and marker. He also discovers an overwhelming urge to sleep.
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The Visitor: A Short Short Story
A man wanders the streets of a town with a growing sense that this place once meant something to him. He encounters a young woman who seems to understand his feeling of being lost.
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35 Facts About the Blue Whale
Blue whales inhabit every ocean of our modern world. Their future existence is in question. This article will inform you about at least 35 important facts regarding the history and current status of the blue whale.
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The Jackpot: Short Short Fiction
I went to work for Dr. Leary thinking he was a wonderful doctor who cared about his patients. I learned through sneaking and spying that he was a very bad man. But now, am I any better?
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A Witch's Revenge: Short Short Fiction, Horror
Tim headed out on a rainy night while he and his family visited St Louis. He had a simple mission to buy hamburgers and fries and take them back to his wife and daughter at the hotel. But he met a strange little girl who had a different plan.
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The Audew Air Fryer: A Review
Air fryers are very popular right now, and the choice of brands, sizes, power, and accessories can be enough to make you throw up your hands and walk away. Enter the Audew 12-liter, 1700-watt air fryer. I've got one and love it. I think you will too.
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Learning to Walk in the Light: Short, Short Fiction
One man faces the darkness of his past and, with the help of a friend, learns to walk in the light.
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Writer Without a Clause: Paleo Living
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Rosa's Hope: Short, Short Fiction
Young Rosa's home was the cemetery in the city. Her family was the thousands of other children who lived around her. She longed to find a better life, and thought she had. But her hopes were dashed. Could anything cause her to hope again?
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Trespassers: Short Fiction
Carl was a farmer in the State of Indiana where he raised corn and soybeans on his own land. One day he spotted somebody crossing one of his fields. After confronting the man, Carl learned one of the greatest lessons of his life.
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Writer Without a Clause: Death Wobble in my Jeep Cherokee XJ
The Jeep Cherokee XJ was a remarkable vehicle built by Jeep and Chrysler from 1984 to 2001 in the US. The Cherokee is, according to multiple sources, one of the best and most influential vehicles ever made. But it does have its issues, one of which I will discuss here from a personal perspective.
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Long Live the Universe, A Poem
As the universe expands outward, faster and faster, where are we headed? When it flys apart too far, when our eyes close, what's next. This poem explores these ideas and emotions.
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Portable Jump Starter by Audew Review
I've used the Audew 1500 Amp Car Jump Starter and found that I can get multiple jumpstarts without recharging. This is a compact unit that will fit in your glove box. Use it to charge your phone or any piece of electronic.
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The James Webb Space Telescope: Its History and Most Recent Photographs From Space
The James Webb Space Telescope is the formal successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. Here are the latest Webb images along with the history, description, capabilities, and launch videos of the Webb telescope
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Perfect Poached Eggs in the Microwave
Yes, you can poach an egg just like the fancy restaurants do, simply by using a microwave. In fact, that's probably how the fancy restaurants do it, too. Here is a tried and proven, step-by-step procedure to poach an egg quickly, exactly to your liking.
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Sleepers: A Near Future Science Fiction Short Story, Part Three
Benjie and Chesa want out of their jobs with PTI, but the CEO, Yasmine Albright, has different plans. Benjie and Chesa must think fast and act quickly if they are going to escape.
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Sleepers: A Near Future Science Fiction Story, Part Two
Benjie and Chesa, twelve year olds whose brains are being used as microprocessors to run a factory, decide they've had enough. They are ready to leave, but is the company ready to let them walk?
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Our Journey Through Space and the Expanding Universe
The Earth, our solar system, our galaxy, and our universe are on the move in every way imaginable. Here are six examples of how the universe is rapidly moving apart.
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The Many Crimes of Peter Pumpkineater: A Short, Short Story
The scene of the crimes is Fairy Tale Land. The crime is kidnapping. Sheriff Dumpty must solve the mystery before anyone else disappears.
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Little Jack Horner...Not So Little Anymore: Short Fiction
The characters in our favorite fairy tales are not doing so well in the land of fairies. Time has passed and they have grown up to face all the trials that former nursery rhyme stars face. Jack and Mary are no exception, but they work together to find a way out.
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Rise Up, Oh Humankind: A Poem
A lyrical poem designed to carry the reader from the humble beginnings of a man to the arrogance of a self-dubbed god.
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Orlie's Ire: A Narrative Poem
The people of Orlie's Bend were ready to put an end to the murdering rapist who preyed on their town. In this narrative poem, the people of the town set forth with revenge as their guide and rage as the fuel in their souls. Could the end possibly be worse than what had been?
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Portable Air Compressor by Audew Review
The Audew company designed its 2-cylinder compressor to inflate tires on cars, trucks, RVs, travel trailers, and other inflatables. You can inflate bicycle and motorcycle tires, basketballs, and more if the compressor can do what the manufacturer claims.
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Ghosts in the Street: Flash Fiction
They are invisible most of the time. When they are seen, people are often frightened and call the police. They are the ghosts who walk the streets of our cities. They steal from us and scare our children. Society goes on with its daily routine while the invisible ones pass like thieves in the night.
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Sublime: A Poem
We all like to escape into a good book or film. For a moment, the world is different. But then we return to reality. Escapes can be a substitute for being a catalyst for peace and goodness in the world. This poem delves into the temptation to escape as well as hinting at a real solution.
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The Victor, a Free Verse Poem; My Response to the Challenge by Annart
A never-ending battle is being waged between the sea and the rocky cliffs that form the ocean's boundaries in many places around the world. It is a conflict as old as the Earth. Stone versus water. Which will be The Victor?
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Checkers and King: Flash Fiction
Checkers was an old man who loved the game of checkers and each of the seven dogs he had befriended over nearly a century. His reign as king of the town's annual checkers tournament was about to be challenged once again and his love for his latest canine friend was being put to the test as well.
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I Killed a Man Today: Flash Fiction
Trevor goes to his high school as normal one morning, expecting to see his girlfriend and to go to football practice after classes. But another student changes everyone's plans that day when he brings a gun to school. Trevor wrestles with what to do. Does he risk his own life to save others?
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Storm Tower: A Short Story
Martha Storm is a star, not a rock star, but a star of the corporate world. In the year 2052, Storm enterprises is head and shoulders above the competition which is why her new skyscraper, her company, and her life have been targeted. Thriller. 5,000 well chosen words. This may be my best fiction.
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The Boar and the Wolf: A Poetry Challenge for My Hubber Friends
This poem is made with ten words that do not rhyme any other English words perfectly. Yes, it is silly, but I share it for your amusement. This is also a challenge for you to try doing the same thing. Write a poem using the ten words in the article.
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The Birds Begin to Sing: Flash Fiction
Sharon was his love, his life, his rose. When he went off to war, he promised he would return for her. But time takes its toll. Will love rise again?
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Hiking Up a Mountain, My Dog and I: A True Adventure
A happy-go-lucky dog and his overly-anxious-for-a-weekend-adventure owner embark on an afternoon hike that quickly becomes much more than they had anticipated. The scenery of the western Montana wilderness enhances this story of an afternoon walk which quickly becomes a struggle to stay alive.
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The River Hastens: A Poem
Rivers present a paradox in their annual changes from quiet meandering to raging flows. This poem reconciles the two in a description of the roles of each stage of the river.
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Sacrifice: A Poem
Self-sacrifice has never been a popular topic, but we all admire those who have been willing to live such lives. It is much more difficult to take that step ourselves, but when we do, amazing things happen.
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Dinner By the Campfire: A Personal Essay
A simple car camping outing presented me with a critical choice. Would I use good sense or throw caution to the wind and go on with my plans. A silly mistake and a foolish decision afterward could have put me in a life threatening position.
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We All Cry Sometimes: Flash Fiction
Tom was suddenly an orphan and the adults around him wanted to send him to an orphanage. Tom had different plans. In a 1939 setting, follow the footsteps of nine-year-old Tom as he seeks safety and a life in New York City among the children known as Newsies/Newsboys. Word count, 1480.
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Old Bart's Awakening: A Narrative Poem
A narrative poem about the night old Bart came to terms with his family history and great social evil. Written with both rhythm and rhyme.
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No Regrets: A Sci-Fi Short Story
In this post-apocalyptic setting, Jim is waiting to graduate into the life and work that would be assigned to him. Graduating was everything to someone his age. Failure to graduate held immediate consequences. A young woman waits as well, and Jim challenges her to join him in doing the unthinkable.
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Time Will Tell: A Poem and an Essay
The circle as a sign of eternity is well represented in nature. The shapes of celestial bodies, orbits of planets, solar systems and galaxies, follow the circular/elliptic form. Through poetry and essay, we look at the possibility that man, too, might be following the circular path.
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The Lake of Shades: A Fantasy, Part Eight, The Conclusion
The final chapter. Rothfort and his companions confront Iyana, the head of the Dark Council. Everything depends on the outcome, freedom, or near slavery, even death.
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The Lake of Shades: A Fantasy, Part Seven
The time has come for Rothfort and to fight for his kingdom. Queen Iyana with the Dark Council stand against Rothfort, Buragon, Edric, Brin and Buragon's spirit guide. Evening, night and morning, the battle rages until a victor rises and the peasants of the realm look on.
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The Lake of Shades: A Fantasy, Part Six
Queen Iyana was the austere ruler of the kingdom of Dinas Gwyn, but unknown even to her subjects, she was not the true queen. She and nine others of the Dark Council had secreted away and murdered the royal family 100 generations before. The new Queen and Council ruled as immortals.
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4 Steps to Making New Friends
We all want to improve ourselves and become better people. In the process, we would like to meet like-minded people and make new friends. Here are four principles of communication that will set you apart from the crowd and make you a magnet for new friends.
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The Lake of Shades: A Fantasy, Part Five
Rothfort, King in waiting for the throne of Dinas Gwyn, was making plans for war with the queen and the Dark Council. Queen Iyana was really a sorceress who had overthrown the royal family 100 generations before. But Eadric, the Spirit-King has information that could improve their odds of winning.
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The Lake of Shades: A Fantasy, Part Four
Rothfort and those with him end their journey through the barren wilderness and arrive at the realm of Dinas Gwyn. The mission of taking back the kingdom is daunting, yet the price of cowardice, too high. They begin the task of winning the hearts of the thousands of peasants of the land.
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The Lake of Shades: A Fantasy, Part Three
Rothfort continues on his journey across the barren wilderness with a wizard and ghosts as his companions. The time has come for him to understand, accept and act upon who and what he is.
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The Lake of Shades: Fantasy, Part Two
Rothfort is on a journey for the Queen of Dinas Gwyn. He is to deliver a bag of stones taken from the Lake of Shades. But the stones are crying out to him with the voices of imprisoned royalty from ages past. A stranger visits and tells him that he has the power to release the spirits
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The Lake of Shades: Fantasy, Part One
Rothfort is a peasant in a feudal society. The place might be Earth in its distant past or another dimension. Or is it another planet? Rothfort is a bounty hunter who has taken on a mission for the Queen of Dinas Gwyn. Join him on his adventure to the Lake of Shades.
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What an Umbilical Hernia Is and What to Do About It
An umbilical hernia is a health issue that can be resolved by minor surgery and following a doctor's instructions. This article describes what an umbilical hernia is and how to treat it.
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She's Too Hot: Comedy Poetry
This is a silly poem that tells the tale of a man's first date with a really hot woman. As it turns out, she's simply too hot.
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How to Read Very Short Fiction and Enjoy It
You will find an abundance of articles about how to write long and short fiction but few regarding how to read short fiction and enjoy it. Here are seven ways for you to learn to enjoy a short story.
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Crossing the Sands of Time: Reflective Flash Fiction by cam
A walk along a familiar beach brings back memories that seem to be from another life in which love, family, and joy were a reality. The future looms in contrast as a shadow of uncertainty.
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Cream of Wheat With Cheese, Egg, and Butter
Savory Cream of Wheat is made with egg, butter, cheese, and some interesting, optional add-ins. It's a quick snack to get you by till dinner, or make it a whole meal with shredded chicken, shredded beef, diced ham, or croutons.
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Listen: Historical Flash Fiction by cam
This is the heartbreaking story of a psychiatric patient from the careless days of electroconvulsive therapy which was used, quite often it seems, as a means of behavior control in mental hospitals.
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The Undercity of Old Gotham: Horror Flash Fiction by cam
Ben met Sybil at the library where she worked. For six months they dated, although, strangely, she didn’t know where he lived. That might have been here first clue not to trust him.
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Being Unique: The Fight Against Clichéd Humanity
Stereotype and cliché imply that all are the same. That's fine if we're talking about auto parts, but when applied to humanity, the result is a dead society. Oneness is unique people working together.
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Best Dressed: Comedy Flash Fiction
K'o and Rheca are aliens visiting Earth on Halloween. The peculiar behavior of humans baffles them as they observe an adult Halloween party complete with ghosts, corpses and jack-o-lanterns.
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When Is an Unborn Baby Alive?
When is an unborn baby a person? What does the Bible say? What can science prove? Is there an answer to the question of when life begins? In this article, I share my personal experience, education, and political background. Evangelicals, I challenge you to read and defend your position.
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An Arrow for an Olive Branch: Sci_Fi Short Story, Conclusion
Ghar and the Rhonk robots have been defeated. The world now faces a future unlike anything ever imagined. In a tiny, high desert town, jake listens to his homemade radio.
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An Arrow for an Olive Branch: Sci-Fi Short Story, Pt. 9
The Rhonk robots are attacking. But the scientists, politicians, officers, and soldiers have not been idle. Many die in the first, unexpected wave. It is time for Earth's response. Word count 1136
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An Arrow for an Olive Branch: Sci-Fi Short Story, Pt. 8
Ruth and Toshu deceived and defeated the Rhonk robots on the derelict ark. Now it is time to face off with Ghar and his robots. Earth prepares to fight. Ground Zero? inside the D.C. Beltway.
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An Arrow for an Olive Branch: A Sci-Fi Short Story, Part Seven
Toshu sets her plan into motion to get rid of 1000 Rhonks on the derelict spacecraft. On Earth, the President hears the plan his team of scientists have developed for defeating Ghar. Word count 1189
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An Arrow for an Olive Branch: A Sci-Fi Short Story, Part Six
Aliens arrived at Earth in one derelict spacecraft and one fully functioning. with an ultimatum to surrender or face annihilation. Behind the ruse of capitulation, Earth schemes. Word count 1400
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An Arrow for an Olive Branch; A Sci-Fi Short Story, Pt5
Aliens have come to Earth. An Ultimatum has been issued; surrender the planet or annihilation. Washington and the world respond. The alien messenger, Toshu, makes a courageous choice. Word count 1350
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An Arrow for an Olive Branch, a Sci-Fi Short Story, Part Four
Two alien spacecraft are in the Earth's solar system, and they have communicated with The President of the United States. There will be a meeting on the South Lawn of the White House. Word count, 1375
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What to Do About Scam, Spam, and Other Unwanted Phone Calls
Marketers have discovered an inexpensive way to get the word out about their products and services . . . your telephone. Criminals use it to steal personal information. Here are ways to take control.
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An Arrow For an Olive Branch: A Sci-Fi Short Story, Part Three
The President has learned about the appearance of two alien spacecraft in the Earth's solar system. He is pulling together a team of scientists who will advise him on how to proceed. Word count 1161.
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An Arrow for an Olive Branch: Sci-Fi Short Story, Part Two
Alien spacecraft approach Earth with no communication. President Alec Golden, first year in office, surrounds himself with the men and women of Science as he learns to deal with the crisis. 1086 words
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An Arrow for an Olive Branch, Sci-Fi Short Story, Part One
Ruth Billings is an astronaut and an astrophysicist. After a close encounter with an unidentified spacecraft on the moon, she is asked to be the president's advisor during the crisis that follows.
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Courage to Watch Them Die: An Essay by cam
Death. The longer we live, the more of it we see. What does it take to watch loved ones pass on? What gives meaning in the midst dying? This essay is based on the courage and experiences of my mother.
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Giant Slayer: Fantasy Short, Short Fiction
Arthur was a giant slayer, that is to say, he would be as soon as he found a giant to slay. His searching leads him to Wilmington where he uses his two staves to save the village.
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If We Must Die: Fantasy Flash Fiction
Charles has cancer...for the 2nd time. His son talks him into visiting a clinic in a restored castle. While there, Charles finds hope in visions of past inhabitants of the castle.
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Four Ways for Fiction and Poetry Writers to Increase Page Views on HubPages
So you are a fiction or poetry writer on HubPages and want to do something about your less than stellar page views. Here are four ways I have found helpful to increase my overall page views.
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From Realms of Darkness: Horror Flash Fiction by cam
A man's home has been invaded by unknown prowlers. Unwilling to give up the ship, He chooses a hiding place with no way out. Word Count-936
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The Message: Historical Flash Fiction by cam
May 4, 1970. A 4-day struggle between war protesters and the National Guard came to a bloody end at Kent State University.Sharon & her boyfriend try to go on with life but that may not be an option.
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The Visitations: Horror Short Story by cam, 3/3
A retired school teacher receives three visitations which were each the delivery of a morbid and horrifying object. When put together, they become the key to an even larger mystery. (Word count-)
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The Visitations: Horror Short Story by cam, 2/3
A retired school teacher receives three visitations which were each the delivery of a morbid and horrifying object. When put together, they become the key to an even larger mystery. (Word count-1249)
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The Visitations: Horror Short Story by cam 1/3
A retired school teacher receives three visitations which were each the delivery of a morbid and horrifying object. When put together, they become the key to an even larger mystery. (Word count-956)
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Literary Fiction and Genre Fiction, What's the Difference?
Someone recommends a book which you grab off Amazon and kick back with expectations of your socks being knocked off. Somehow your socks stay on and the book gathers dust. What is great literature?
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Contemptible Eight: Flash Fiction by cam
What happens when the child wakes up one morning and admits that their father doesn't walk on water, isn't Superman? In fact, they confess, he isn't even a nice guy? What happens? A heart breaks.
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The Paradox: Drama Flash Fiction by cam
When I come to town, rolling through like a stone that has been dislodged on the side of a hill, it may look like a random, bouncing stone, but there is purpose. (Word Count 1220)
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"Gilligan's Island": Why I Loved It as a Child and Still Do Now
The "Gilligan's Island" theme song, cast, and comedy took the nation by storm, just like the S.S. Minnow. Many decades later, we still watch and laugh. Only great things endure.
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A Miner Mistake: Short Story
Three boys, adventurers at heart, set out on a day hike in the coal mining region of West Virginia. The decision to explore a mine leads to a chilling encounter and a narrow escape. (1526 words)
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Grammarly – Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Correction for Your Online and Offline Writing
Grammarly is a product that makes suggestions for spelling and grammar errors and even does commas (punctuation). Learn how to download, install and use Grammarly both for online and offline writing.
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Potty Mouth: Comedy Short Short Fiction by cam
Ralph goes to the dentist and discovers a whole world of creepy crawly bacteria lurking, not only in his own mouth, but in the mouth of every woman he may kiss in the future. To kiss, or not to kiss?
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The Ishi and the Witch: A Fantasy Short Story by Cam 1 of 3
Where a foot path once led through a woods from one boy's house to the house his best friend, a gate and a cobblestone cart path magically appeared. Billy made a choice that changed a world. (3 parts)
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The Ishi and the Witch: Fantasy Short Story by Cam 2 of 3
Billy is living in the land of the Ishi, creatures with intelligence and the ability to speak. A terrible witch makes life miserable, even deadly. The Ishi and humans form an alliance to fight back.
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The Ishi and the Witch: A Short Story of Fantasy by Cam 3 of 3
the Ishi and the humans carry out the plan to rid their world of the evil witch/queen. Billy and Orin must break into the castle to steal a critical element for the plan's success. Time is critical
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Dust to Dust: A Short Story by cam
Charles and Foster ride a steam train across the US Great Plains on a desperate trip to California to find work. But drought, wind and Dust storms join forces to stop them and to destroy their hope.
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The Rise of Eventide: Flash Fiction
After losing her parents to a horrible illness, the maiden, Eventide, faces harshness of people and challenges of nature as she seeks to keep the family farm and create a good life. Word Count 987
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The Watchers: Short Story, Part Six
Three were chosen. Their task was to watch the cemetery and signal the vampire population should the fateful day come that would release a terror such as the world had never seen. (word count 1687)
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The Watchers: Short Story, Part Five
Three were chosen. Their task was to watch the cemetery and signal the vampire population should the fateful day come that would release a terror such as the world had never seen. (word count 1205)
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The Watchers: Short Story, Part Four
Three were chosen. Their task was to watch the cemetery and signal the vampire population should the fateful day come that would release a terror such as the world had never seen. (word count 1334)
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The Watchers: Short Story, Part Three
Three were chosen. Their task was to watch the cemetery and signal the vampire population should the fateful day come that would release a terror such as the world had never seen. (word count 1510)
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The Watchers: Short Story, Part Two
Three were chosen. Their task was to watch the cemetery and signal the vampire population should the fateful day come that would release a terror such as the world had never seen. (word count 1603)
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The Watchers: Fantasy/Vampire Short Story by cam, Part One
Three were chosen. Their task was to watch the cemetery and signal the vampire population should the fateful day come that would release a terror such as the world had never seen. (word count 1612)
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5 Steps for Editing Mystery Flash Fiction Stories
The mystery genre has had a long history that has worked well in novels, novellas and short stories. Writing mystery flash fiction takes discipline to fit all the elements into the confines of 1,000 words.
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Defining Moment: Poetry
A defining moment. A gambler might call it betting the whole stack. It is a moment of decision, after which nothing will ever be the same.
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Flash Fiction: "Jacomo," Read on Video by the Author
Dave's life may end at any moment by a bullet from the gun of an angry, former coworker. Dave thinks of his wife, his daughter and is determined to live. Many have already died. Who will be next?
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Adriana on the Slide: A Horror Short Story
Adriana was on the run. From what and to where she didn't know, but waiting around for the next round of assault by an evil specter was out of the question. (word count-1334)
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The Long Way Home: SciFi Flash Fiction by cam
Five years after being abducted from Earth and taken to Orbis, Christy has accepted the place and people, but Mark still longs for home. Mark discovers a way to escape, but can he go without her?
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Up Where We Belong: Short Short Fiction
Navin was a drone. That is not to say that he was a continuous low hum or a remote controlled airplane but that he was a stingerless male honeybee with one purpose in life.
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The Convergence: Short Short Fiction
Calvin purchased a home and was making remodeling plans, beginning with the master bedroom. In that very room, fantasy and reality seemed to be converging to create a whole new world. But was it real?
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City Bus 352: Short Short Fiction
Charlie visits the wreck of an old city bus and relives its horrific last run. The memories are enough to drive a man mad.
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Oh, My Babies: Short, Short Fiction by cam
An old woman pushes a shopping cart around the city and rescues the lost and discarded. She adopts them as her own and gives them a second chance at life.
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A Night in the Forest: Part 2 of 2, A Drama Short Story by cam
Johnny, age seven, wanders off from his drunken father while morel mushroom hunting. In the night, he meets an old woman, but is afraid to trust her and fears she's a witch. Word Count 2249
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A Night in the Forest: Part 1 of 2, A Drama Short Story by cam
It was an exciting day for 7 year old Johnny. His rarely present dad was taking him camping and mushroom hunting. Excitement turns to fright when his father makes a poor decision. Word Count 1714
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An Unsettled Estate: Part Four
Nola escapes Philip's grasp and runs through the trees for her car, but she must pass through the sculpture garden first. Philip catches her and they both halt before an impossible scene.
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An Unsettled Estate: Part Three
Philip has caught Nola in the forest at night. They argue about whether the statues of Sebastien and Keera are alive and about Philip's plan to keep Nola as his secret mistress on St. Pierre estate.
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An Unsettled Estate,, part two
Part two: Nola sits in the sculpture garden, excited about her growing relationship with philip, but then she notices the sculptures of Keera and Sebastien. Their facial expressions have changed.
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An Unsettled Estate: A Short Story, Part One
Things are looking up for Nola, who gets a dream job and falls for a man who seems perfect. She arrives at St. Pierre Estate to find only a dusting of normalcy and strange happenings at every turn.
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Hungry Jack: A Horror Short Story by cam
Two men, war pals and fishing buddies, have a relationship cemented by one heroic act. Can the favor be returned when the enemy is unknown, hidden and very, very hungry? Word Count 1741
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Baby Back Ribs and Russian Vodka: Short Story by cam
Among Tony’s three best friends is Boris, a recent Russian Immigrant who has a bone to pick with the mayor. He attempts to even the score over a dog pooping citation using tactics from back home.
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GMOs; Are Genetically Modified Foods a Good Thing
When it comes to genetically modified foods, many object, while others embrace them. What are the main concerns regarding GM foods? Potential effects on the environment, human life, and plants are described.
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Kombucha: How to Brew This Sparkling Black or Green Tea Drink
Kombucha is a beverage produced by fermenting black and green teas, which results in a refreshing, naturally effervescent, flavorful drink that can be used to replace soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
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Perfect Day: RomCom Flash Fiction by cam
Randy was about to ask Brenda to marry him, but the place he chose to pop the question was not up to his obsessive standards. But he was determined to make it the perfect place and the perfect day.
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Why Are Many Evangelical Christians Opposed to Yoga?
Many Evangelical Christians oppose the practice of Yoga. Many non christians wonder why. Here is a concise and understandable explanation of the controversy.
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6 Steps to Writing a Solid Flash Fiction Story
It's difficult to stay under the 1,000-word limit commonly adhered to with flash fiction. Here are six steps that will guide you to writing a tight, solid story for publishing or competition.
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First Contact Mission: Flash Fiction by cam
Dr. Janis Ogilvy has been given charge of the lone survivor of a destroyed alien space craft. Tina, the female alien, and Dr. Ogilvy become friends until the aliens return, demanding her return.
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5 Ways to Get a Queen Mattress Upstairs
Moving a mattress upstairs is difficult, but what if it's too big to fit up the stairway? Here are some tips for how to get the bed you want to the place you need it.
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Memories of Dunkirk: a short story by cam
As I finish writing this short story of the Evacuation of Dunkirk, it is the final day of the 75th anniversary of that historic event. This story is an historical fiction account of those days.
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Why Evangelical Christians Neglect Environmental Issues
Based on my background as a Christian, I discuss the reasons climate change and environmental concerns have been largely rejected by the political right which is dominated by Evangelical Christians.
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A Crazy Old Man and a Stinky Old Fish: A Short Story by cam
Tom, Rick and Rodney were three boys who loved to fish and camp out. Their latest outing introduced them to a whole new world of grown up choices and acts of bravery....and a stinky dead fish.
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Whiskey and Water: Flash Fiction
Sometimes a bad choice can be changed. Here is a man who has a chance to change the future for three people with one phone call. Will he pour another drink, or pick up the phone?
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Final Judgment: Horror Flash Fiction by cam
Bob was a small time thief who decided to rob the wrong people....well, they used to be people. Mausoleums and crypts turned out to be not quite so lucrative as he had hoped.
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Three Extremely Short Flash Fiction Stories by cam
Here are three very, very short flash fiction stories for you to enjoy. They are 59 words, 30 words and 28 words respectively.
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Ricketts Glen State Park: 22 Gorgeous Waterfalls in Northeast Pennsylvania
The Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania is one of the top day hikes in the eastern U.S. Spring 2015 is offering great views of the falls filled with water from the melting snow.
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Slavery in America; Daily lives of Slaves in the Antebellum South
This article covers the daily lives of slaves in America, including slave housing, food of slaves, clothing of slaves and daily schedules. In addition are details about runaway slaves in America.
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Landfills and Dumps Around the World With Statistics
Landfills are the method of choice for disposing of garbage. Using a comprehensive chart, you will learn the location, acreage, and tons of waste dumped into some of the world's largest landfills per day and year.
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Ten Tips for Shopping at Goodwill and Other Thrift Stores
Lots of people think it might be a good idea to shop at thrift stores but are turned off by smelly stores packed with screaming kids and their parents. Okay, so there is that...but there is more.
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The Definition of Genre in Literature
There is a lot of confusion about the relationship between genre and form in literature. I have read seasoned authors who I feel are still missing the mark. I present in this article a way of understanding each of these categories of literature. The line between genre and form is clear. I promise.
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How to Turn a Shed Into a Backyard Sauna
My sons and I decided to turn an old shed into a sauna. We documented most of the process, and I’ve included that information in this article along with photos. If you are considering the same kind of project, this article is a good place to start.
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The Music and Art of Don Van Vliet, a.k.a Captain Beefheart
Don Van Vliet, a.k.a. Captain Beefheart, was an avant-garde rock musician of the 60s, 70s and early 80s. His significance as an artist was in how he influenced the music of decades following him.
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Using the Frozen Section Procedure to Diagnose Carcinoma
In this article, I discuss how skin cancers are being diagnosed and treated through a process known as the frozen section. The surgeon and lab technicians cooperate to remove 100% of the patient's skin cancer.
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How to Build an Emergency Quinzee Snow Shelter
In this article, I provide step-by-step instructions and a video on how to build an emergency snow shelter called a quinzee. They can also be used as snow forts for the kids.
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Homemade Larabar Energy Bars
Larabars are a snack you can easily make with cashews and dates at home. Step-by-step instructions and a video guide you to making the perfect snack for taking on the trail, to work, or school.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure, aka CHF
Everyone knows someone suffering with congestive heart failure. In this article are symptoms, causes and treatments. The future is brighter as researchers find more effective ways of treating CHF.
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A Photo Essay of Old Barns
This is a photo essay of old barns. Some are on the property of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan. Then is the barn on the farm where I grew up. The last are in Lancaster County, PA.
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Visitors' Guide to Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, Michigan is a great vacation spot. The TC Film Festival, Comedy Festival, Cherry Festival and Micro Brew Festival offer daytime and nighttime fun. Downtown TC is a shoppers dream.
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The Serenity Prayer and Alcoholics Anonymous AA
The Serenity prayer is one of the most widely known and quoted prayers of all time, very likely second only to the Lord's Prayer. Here's the history and the man behind this great, yet simple prayer.
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Sony Cameras Compatible With Minolta Maxxum Film Lenses
This is a review of the compatibility of the Sony Alpha, Sony Nex, and Sony Alpha Nex DSLR cameras with Minolta Maxxum film lenses.
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Bald Eagle Population and How to Identify Bald Eagles by Wing Pattern
Most of us identify bald eagles by their white heads and tails. In this article, you will learn about the monumental recovery of bald eagles from the brink of extinction and to identify them by their wing pattern.
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"Rising Sun": An Account of a Great Lakes Shipwreck
Great Lakes steamer "Rising Sun" sailed from High Island to Benton Harbor, Michigan, in October of 1917. It was her last voyage. Here is the story plus photos contributed by a reader of the article.
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Wingsuit Flying: the Human Body in Flight
Man can fly! This hub describes the extreme sport of Wingsuit Flying, and you won't want to miss the videos of these men and women flying down the sides of mountains in excess of 110 mph.
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DIY Kayak Cart Using a Golf Pull Cart
In this article, I share six easy steps to turning a hand-pulled golf bag cart into a kayak cart that works.
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When Your Wife Is Diagnosed With Breast Cancer, Be a Man
Here are three lessons I learned as I walked with my wife through her fight with breast cancer. There is a way to walk this path every step of the way, and have no regrets.
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Left Turn on Red: When and Where This Maneuver Is Legal in the US
This article clarifies which US jurisdictions, including states, territories, and Washington, DC, allow a left turn on red and under what circumstances. Find your state on the chart to see if and when this traffic maneuver is legal.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Village of Glen Arbor: A Northern Michigan Guide
Did you know that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is part of the U.S. National Parks system? Find more details about what to see when you visit.
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What is an Evangelical Church, Evangelical Christian?
The word Evangelical is commonly used, but many still aren't sure what it means. This article examines the theological, spiritual, and social aspects of a movement that is over two millennia old and going strong.
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Willis-Eckbom Disease/Restless Legs Syndrom: my life with this disorder
Willis-Ekbom Disease (WED) is a neurologic disorder that effects the legs. WED was formerly Restless Legs syndrome.
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What Happens to a Biopsy After Surgery?
Having a biopsy taken can be a traumatic experience, and waiting for results adds to the stress. Here is the step-by-step process all biopsies go through in the histology laboratory.
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Rusty Old Cars and Trucks
Classic cars and classic trucks. If you want pristine beauties, I'm sure there are lots of websites available. If you want the wreck still sitting in its final resting place then come on in.