Stories by Lacyte, by newest first

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  • Another Time... Another Porch...
    I stand staring from the porch at the city garden partially lit by streetlights, and my mind involuntarily drifts to another time... another porch... almost eighteen years ago.
    by Lacyte 600 words, 10 comments, on Jan 21 5:00 PM 2006. In <200 paragraphs, Other
  • Dream Dancer
    Darius looked at the accident scene in the middle of the road without emotion. The ambulance had just arrived and policemen were directing the gathering crowd to move along. Th
    by Lacyte 1500 words, 9 comments, on Jan 10 12:49 PM 2006. In <200 paragraphs, Spiritual
  • Through The Woods (A Contest Story - 300 Words)
    My feet find their own way, without asking my mind where to go. It's twenty years since I left, and yesterday I heard that he had drowned six years ago. My first thought: it wa
    by Lacyte 300 words, 8 comments, on Dec 11 6:12 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Other
  • Hello Coehlo
    Hello Coehlo,
    I cannot wait anymore. This internet dating is not working for us. Now it is time that you leave your Bonnie at home and come to me in the tree where I live.
    by Lacyte 100 words, 6 comments, on Dec 7 7:20 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Humor
  • Jamie (2)
    by Lacyte 1700 words, 2 comments, on Dec 7 7:09 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Young adult
  • Sam
    Pain and fear ripped through his whole being with equal speed and intensity. Both were redhot and burning. They raced through his mind and body, vying for supremacy. Within mil
    by Lacyte 3700 words, 4 comments, on Dec 4 9:55 AM 2005. In 200-1500 paragraphs, <200 paragraphs, Romance
  • She (A Contest Story - 300 words)
    The mist swirled, shaping and unshaping forms of men and animals in the moving air. Under the streetlamp She stopped, looked around and bent to pick up the key. It was a short,
    by Lacyte 300 words, 5 comments, on Dec 2 5:29 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Other
  • Mystery
    Joe needed to sleep so badly, it almost hurt. But he was at the same time too afraid to sleep – afraid of having the dream again. The dream returned each time, with more vivid
    by Lacyte 3800 words, 16 comments, on Nov 23 3:34 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Other
  • A Modern Fairy - Chapter 5
    Chrissie walked briskly along the sidewalk, deftly avoiding pedestrians while looking over her shoulder from time to time to make sure that the big ginger cat was still followi
    by Lacyte 1400 words, 9 comments, on Oct 27 2:12 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Humor
  • Beginning
    Jacqui came fully awake quickly and silently, without movement or opening her eyes. She became aware of, rather than heard, someone beside her bed in the chill of early dawn. B
    by Lacyte 100 words, 8 comments, on Oct 15 12:53 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Other
  • Raspberries and Scars
    Yvette knew that she probably had a long wait in store for her, so she set the book she had brought along to read aside for the moment, and watched the throngs of people go by,
    by Lacyte 1600 words, 5 comments, on Sep 7 1:35 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Spiritual
  • Through the Eyes of a Mother
    Perfectly poised, she stands at the edge, her young woman's body lithe and smooth. Copper hair streams down her back, reflecting the golden rays from a clear spring sun. Green
    by Lacyte 100 words, 12 comments, on Sep 4 3:54 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Other
  • Dear Children
    Dear Children,
    I wish your mother had taught you differently.  
    by Lacyte 100 words, 12 comments, on Aug 20 12:44 AM 2005. In <200 paragraphs
  • Wish You Were Here
    When Mandy caught herself humming the tune again, she stopped in her tracks and then sat down heavily on the couch in front of the gas heater that was trying valiantly, but wit
    by Lacyte 1400 words, 27 comments, on Jul 30 12:25 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Romance
  • Paradise Found
    Richard sat staring at his computer screen, formulating a nice chatty letter to his mother. It was cold - winter had arrived with a vengeance, and while the little house could
    by Lacyte 500 words, 14 comments, on Jul 7 1:51 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Spiritual
  • Break the Silence
    Dean was 15 years old, had reddish hair, freckles and mischievous blue eyes. He was a popular young boy, and his friends - both boys and girls - loved him for always having a j
    by Lacyte 800 words, 7 comments, on Jun 28 12:50 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Other
  • Spirit of the Sea
    "I took a walk along the shore
    To clear my mind about the day,
    by Lacyte 1700 words, 26 comments, on Jun 19 11:44 AM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Fiction
  • My Name is Sally
    Hello, my name is Sally.
    I am at the moment landlady to new people that moved into our garden cottage only a week ago. I am so friendly with them, it just isn't true! While
    by Lacyte 600 words, 6 comments, on Jun 14 8:52 AM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Other
  • The Old Hanging Tree
    "There have been many tales
    by Lacyte 1200 words, 8 comments, on Jun 9 1:31 AM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Fiction
  • No Second Chance
    "My diamond's clouded over where it used to shine like light,
    by Lacyte 800 words, 16 comments, on Jun 1 2:59 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Fiction
  • Lost and Found
    Bryan was so proud and happy to be sitting next to his mother in her beautiful shiny car, safely buckled into the front passenger seat. This was a rare occurrence, for him to b
    by Lacyte 1900 words, 9 comments, on May 31 6:20 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Fiction
  • Young Man
    Is there ever in this world a mother prouder of her son than I am.
    From the day of your birth, there has been a special bond between us. A bond that nothing, up to now, cou
    by Lacyte 300 words, 11 comments, on May 22 5:11 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Other
  • A Modern Fairy - Part 4
    When Chrissie awoke from her nap in Derek's shirt pocket, it was ominously quiet and it was only when she crawled out that she realized that he had changed shirts and she had b
    by Lacyte 1600 words, 7 comments, on May 10 1:41 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Fantasy
  • So Many Questions
    On Tuesday morning just after my son leaves for work, I hear sirens nearby, and my heart freezes up like so many times before. But it is soon forgotten in the hustle and bustle
    by Lacyte 500 words, 6 comments, on May 2 11:35 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Spiritual
  • A Modern Fairy - Part 3
    When Chrissie awoke very early on Friday morning, she had a slight headache, and after dressing quietly she went in search of aspirin. Derek was still asleep in the guest room,
    by Lacyte 1500 words, 7 comments, on Apr 28 2:34 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Fantasy
  • A Modern Fairy - Part 2
    When Derek carried his computer out to his car on Thursday afternoon with a happy smile on his face, Chrissie was safely ensconsed inside, ready for this new adventure.
    She
    by Lacyte 1400 words, 9 comments, on Apr 15 2:53 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Fantasy
  • I Remember
    The music begins gently, softly – don’t want to disturb or be disturbed by giving away my presence behind locked doors and drawn curtains. It fills my mind and my heart. I alte
    by Lacyte 400 words, 18 comments, on Apr 9 5:03 AM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Other
  • The Last Forest
    Human feet have not passed through this forest for hundreds of years. People don’t inhabit the clearings any more. All that remains are the things they didn’t need to take on t
    by Lacyte 500 words, 15 comments, on Apr 4 4:27 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Other
  • A Modern Fairy
    Christabelle – Chrissie to the other fairies in town – was a modern fairy.
    No lacy, wispy dresses of baby pink or powder blue that floated around her knees in her wardrobe.
    by Lacyte 1100 words, 18 comments, on Mar 23 11:55 AM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Fantasy
  • Cave of Wonders
    The man heads for the cave he sees in the side of the low hill in the distance as the thunderclouds rush towards the land he is crossing. He knows this world, and knows the nee
    by Lacyte 700 words, 19 comments, on Mar 22 12:04 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Fantasy
  • Forest Spirits
    The lonely traveler stops abruptly. He suddenly hears birds singing and calling from a forest alongside him that he had not noticed while walking his path. The road had been lo
    by Lacyte 300 words, 21 comments, on Mar 21 4:24 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Fantasy
  • New Concept
    A BRAND NEW CONCEPT
    Are you feeling worthless, down and depressed? Wallowing in self pity?
    by Lacyte 1000 words, 34 comments, on Mar 21 4:04 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Humor
  • The Nightmare
    I had The Nightmare again last night.
    The Nightmare that has haunted me for the past four years. Four years ago it was a regular visitor to my sleep. Gradually it occurred l
    by Lacyte 400 words, 12 comments, on Mar 20 2:55 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs
  • Trapeze
    Sonya is a young trapeze artist in one of the biggest traveling circuses in the world. She practices her art with precision and dedication. She has the dedication on which ever
    by Lacyte 400 words, 5 comments, on Mar 19 1:01 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Other
  • Sweet Sixteen
    My Daughter, you are now 16. Officially a young woman. But actually still child. Ahead of you stretches a lifetime of loving and good times. But unfortunately also plenty of ha
    by Lacyte 300 words, 7 comments, on Mar 19 12:27 PM 2005. In <200 paragraphs, Other
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