2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (532+ words) Candian-American actor and comedian Jim Carrey is known for his energetic, slapstick performances. He is looked at as one of the most prominent comedic actors of this generation. He has been honored with two Golden Globe Awards. Director Tom Shadyac…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (642+ words) Ghostly Coal Miners with Lanterns Situated in Black Diamond, the Black Diamond Cemetery is a spooky burial ground and one of the most haunted locations in the state. Visitors have heard the sound of whistling and voices when no one…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1097+ words) A classroom can look like an ordinary place. A few desks. A blackboard. Books stacked in a corner. Students sitting together, waiting for a lesson to begin. But for a child who has spent years without reliable access to education,…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (444+ words) A homeowner in San Rafael recently learned a costly lesson about property care. A mature oak limb extended over a neighbor’s fence line, and rather than calling a specialist, the homeowner paid their weekly lawn maintenance crew to trim it…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (422+ words) I'm putting out my bi-monthly challenge late this time, mostly because I've been sick for over two weeks now and also because I just started teaching again, so a lot of work and responsibilities on these shoulders. But I wanted…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (403+ words) Some days I write for myself and on others I write hoping it will be read and remembered. Passing along information, having a voice, reaching out to others: all of these have spurred on communication with our fellow citizens of…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (287+ words) The final touch was to plant solar powered lights in any gaps, keeping the official eyes at a safe distance. They couldn't reveal the real purpose of the garden was. Everyone had a restless night before inspection day. The council…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (162+ words) A reminder of some ground rules we use to formulate the Leaderboard: Here are the stories that have sparked the most comments with their engaged readers this week. 🥇 First Place ($20 Bonus): Sara Wilson - The Wicked Witch from the West Coast…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (668+ words) Author’s Note: These prompts are my attempt at working on writing fiction. I may not always follow the cards exactly, but I am working on writing fiction. Fight The Giant — Cards against normality prompt: Move ahead three spaces - What would…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (489+ words) This World Is Not As It Seems The Music Industry is designed to Destroy You The Plot To Destroy Don’t any of you notice the theme of each and every person who becomes a “star”. The theme of them getting…...