Stories by Missing a petal, by newest first

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  • Farewell x
    by Missing a petal 200 words, 1 comment, on Jan 23 2:42 PM 2006. In <200 lines, Depression
  • Snow angel under the street lamp
    After her day painting, she sat, on the back row, of the number 77 bus looking at her artwork.
    “That’s beautiful, that is,” an elderly lady said, leaning forward to have a c
    by Missing a petal 300 words, 2 comments, on Dec 6 12:43 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Other
  • Some may call you a sinner
    by Missing a petal 1100 words, 2 comments, on Nov 25 11:21 AM 2005. In <200 lines, Other, Romance, Young adult
  • Not your daughter
    Dear Mum,
    Do you ever wonder what life would be like if I wasn’t your daughter? How we would be if I was a work experience student and I came to work at the university with
    by Missing a petal 700 words, 4 comments, on Nov 19 10:31 AM 2005. In <200 lines, Other
  • Till Death Do Us Pet
    Leticia lies looking up at me through the candle light, quietly chewing. My only companion throughout these trying weeks. Only she knows about my torment over my cheating husba
    by Missing a petal 700 words, 11 comments, on Nov 7 3:19 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Horror
  • Missing homework
    “Where is it? Well?” the teacher demanded.
    “Why are you shouting at me? I gave it in! You’ve obviously lost it!” she retorted back.
    by Missing a petal 100 words, 8 comments, on Oct 18 11:32 AM 2005. In <200 lines, Humor
  • Holding hands
    He held her hand against his tear-stained face, kissing her wrists where injections had pierced the skin. He’d held her hand during them, feeling her tremble as the point pushe
    by Missing a petal 100 words, 3 comments, on Oct 18 10:49 AM 2005. In <200 lines, Other
  • From Darkness to light
    Everywhere is silent. Everywhere is dark. Nothing moves. I know I am alone. I know I am alone. I know my whole family is dead. Mama, Papa, and my baby sister.
    The dust clogs
    by Missing a petal 300 words, 2 comments, on Oct 8 6:06 AM 2005. In <200 lines, Depression, Other
  • Gift from God
    I looked up, breathless, at the crying bundle of blankets. My sister, my nurse, passed it to me, and I gently lowered it into my lap, peering inside.
    At first, it just looke
    by Missing a petal 800 words, 3 comments, on Sep 20 11:36 AM 2005. In <200 lines, Other, Romance
  • Loving Contradiction
    To my darling,
    How can I prepare you for what I am about to do? I guess all I can say is think about the worst thing I could ever say to you, and this may then be less of a
    by Missing a petal 400 words, 4 comments, on Sep 14 4:17 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Other, Romance
  • Natural Horror
    She slowly climbed the stairs, dreading the body she knew awaited her. Its piercing screams sliced through the air, and the rotten smell from the room overwhelmed her senses.
    by Missing a petal 100 words, 4 comments, on Sep 5 3:48 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Humor, Other
  • Dear ex
    I know what it's like to be where you are. I know what it's like to feel how you feel. I've been there myself, and I know it's hell.
    I know every doubt, every insecurity, ev
    by Missing a petal 700 words, 4 comments, on Sep 5 2:32 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Other
  • Optimistic divorce
    "So, what are you most looking forward to now that we’re divorced, babe?"
    I looked down at this egotistic, arrogant man. My ex-husband, who was at least a foot shorter than
    by Missing a petal 100 words, 7 comments, on Aug 20 12:56 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Humor
  • The only answer
    by Missing a petal 1200 words, 2 comments, on Aug 15 6:19 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Adult, Crime, Other
  • I love my Daddy
    I love my Daddy. I love him this much. No, actually, I love him THIS much! Yes. Yes I love my Daddy very much.
    He buys me lots of nice things. Not the usual things other gir
    by Missing a petal 500 words, 12 comments, on Jul 26 4:52 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Crime, Depression, Other
  • Inside my head; unlocking my thoughts
    by Missing a petal 600 words, 2 comments, on Jul 26 12:02 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Other, Young adult
  • Right. This. Very. Second.
    A little girl used to hate bedtimes. Most children hate bedtimes, but this little girl used to beg her mother not to let her go to sleep. For she knew something, her mother did
    by Missing a petal 800 words, 4 comments, on Jul 25 12:06 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Depression, Other
  • The Kiss
    The cold dark mist circled the still figure, like an evil ghost. The full moon disappeared behind the clouds that had been haunting the sky all that night. Street lamps led the
    by Missing a petal 900 words, 15 comments, on Jul 18 4:57 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Depression, Romance
  • The Perfect Man For My Mother
    by Missing a petal 500 words, 6 comments, on Jul 18 4:49 PM 2005. In <200 lines, Humor, Young adult
  • Waiting for the bus
    The wind hammered against the brick walls. The rain beat down on the wooden roof. The water crept slowly along the floor of the bus shelter. Even the water seemed afraid.
    Th
    by Missing a petal 2000 words, 4 comments, on Jul 18 4:39 PM 2005. In 200-1500 lines, Inspirational, Other
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