“We're gathered here today…In memory of Travis Marrows.” The organists chimed a tune on his pipe organ as the choir dressed in purple robes fidgeted in their squeaky pews. Ladies in long black skirts and dresses fanned themselves while the gentlemen in business suits adjusted themselves on the hardwood benches. Travis, dressed in a black … Continue reading The Star-Jeweled Necklace pt 2
Author: DonP
The Star-Jeweled Necklace
The full moon shined over the city as cars cruised freely across the empty highway. Street lights cycle through their functions as steam ebbed from manhole covers. It’s 2 am and the once lit store sign flickered off while shop owners closed for the day. Soon, the street is silent as the homeless crept into … Continue reading The Star-Jeweled Necklace
Imagine this…
Imagine that you are a knight surrounded by a barbarian horde. Their fierce and hungry eyes send a cold chill down your spine, but you don’t flinch to show your strength. You can’t understand their language as they shout at you and each other, but you know, given the chance, they will chop you to … Continue reading Imagine this…
Undiscovered
Did you know that there are five million species left undiscovered on the planet? The earth is a huge place. From animals to sea creatures, humanity spent centuries finding each variety of animal under the stratosphere. Whether by curiosity or accident, people who discovered new creatures are showered with praise and adoration often times with … Continue reading Undiscovered
Hello
Hello, My name is Donald Parker and I wish to be your author. My goal is simple- to transport you to another world. As a husband, father and security guard, I know how tough it is for anyone out there making things happen, keeping a roof over your and other's head or simply dealing with … Continue reading Hello
The Hundred Dollar Bill
David admired the lush, green beauty of the woods as he trailed down a well-worn path. The cocoa-complected fellow raised his arm and checked the time as he held his suitcase. 8:00AM The forest teemed with life as birds chirped their mating calls and playful squirrels scampered … Continue reading The Hundred Dollar Bill
Dialogue Practice 1
"Ho, Ho, Ho, I have returned my lovely wife. How are the elves?" Wife doesn't look up, but busily scrubs plates in bubbled water. "They're fine," she says nonchalantly. "It's been a good year, delivering toys to the children." The Husband says as he plops in his large chair. "Almost every house had cookies and … Continue reading Dialogue Practice 1
The Queen’s Last Knight
A tense atmosphere loomed over the moon-lit castle as two servants stood in front of the black throne. Both dressed in white robes, one held a pillow and the other, a gold chalice embedded with colorful jewels. Beams of moonlight peered through the tall windows as domestics and advisors scurried about the throne room to … Continue reading The Queen’s Last Knight
Fate of the Worlds
As men of science, we always adhered to facts, considered details in the decisions we make and studied to solve problems here on the UMD77. Distance, gravitational pull, the atmospheric pressure- they calculated every single cause down to the decimal point. For the past 30 years, I have proudly served as a counselor on board … Continue reading Fate of the Worlds
The Fourth Child.
On a distant satellite, a white, six-wheeled drill rig with the US flag etched on the side, trekked over hills and craters under the bright sun. Surrounded by dials and switches, Engineer Dana Anderson’s hands gripped the steering wheel and glanced at her monitor. Her space suit had several insignia, two on her shoulders and … Continue reading The Fourth Child.