BY: CHARLENE SHELMIRE “Who do you think you are?” “Stay in your lane.” “You can’t do that!”...

Do you like to read? If so, is it for enjoyment, research, or learning a new skill? Or, has it...

Short stories are one of the most popular forms of fiction writing—giving the writer the freedom...

On Monday morning, while walking to the bus stop, Colin was approached by a trio of sixth-graders...

“Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world....

“Never judge a man’s actions until you know his motives.” — Vikas Swarup A Short Skit ...

“You will meet many foes, some open, and some disguised; and you may find friends upon your way...

There she lay—paralyzed with exhaustion. Staring at the ceiling, she entertained fantasies of...

If you must know, the brightest star in the nighttime sky is Sirius, the Dog Star.”  — Neil...

“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” – Harry S....

“Some people say beware of enemies. Some say beware of friends and some say beware of frenemies,...

There she stood — draped in a fushia-colored, satin laced-trim pajama ensemble. It was her...

  Through tear-stained eyes, he gleaned across the highway while frantically searching for her...

“It is looking at things for a long time that ripens you and gives you a deeper meaning.” ―...

We’ve seen warriors courageously fighting for their country in old war movies or a boxing...

Recently, I visited a local retail grocery chain store in close proximity to my residence. It...

“Although slavery may have been abolished, the crippling poison of racism still persists, and the...

Do you remember the daily grind? The 40+ hours per week, sales meetings, long commute, office...

When we hear the word murder, we imagine someone physically inflicting their target with a weapon...

Yay, you did it! Take a bow. While tediously laboring over your book manuscript, you quickly...