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JoAnne Stefanizzi
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"Art of Trouble" 3
After the train rolled to a stop at the Croton-Harmon station the conductor opened the doors of the train cars to allow exiting passengers off and...
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"Art of Trouble" 2
24 hours earlier Jade was critiquing her outfit choice in her mirror, not sure if it did anything for her, and was about to change when her cell...
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"Willow's Missing Tail" 30
Martha was on her way to the kitchen with the two cups of tea to try to talk sense to Miriam but she stopped before she reached that room, feeling a...
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"Art of Trouble"
Trouble. Why does it follow me like I’m the opposing magnet to its negative force and if I am the positive force, why should it follow me at all? A...
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"Mr. Nothingsworth"
Mr. Nothingsworth, proprietor of the “Whatnot” shop of castaway things and oddities, was a self proclaimed curmudgeon. The old coot loved to annoy...
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Hi Insert- thank you for
Posted on Tue, 02 Dec 2025
Hi Insert- thank you for reading this poem-- I'll admit while forming those wintry descriptions, I felt a shiver too.
Read full commentPosted in "Winter Constitutional"
I read this when first posted
Posted on Tue, 21 Oct 2025
I read this when first posted but the depth of emotion it elevated in me made it difficult at the time for me to post a comment, to tell you how impressive a story you've created here. I've very much wished for a sign such as the one you wove...
Read full commentPosted in Why does it always rain in graveyards?
Chilly imagery and a hat tip
Posted on Wed, 26 Nov 2025
Chilly imagery and a hat tip to Jack frost, perfect for the season.
Read full commentPosted in Frosty Artist
Your reminiscences always
Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2025
Your reminiscences always take me back to similar days in my life- My first Broadway play was also at the tender age of sixteen, it was 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and the lead actor with his long hair and beautiful face drew on this teenagers...
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Enjoyed this read very much,
Posted on Sun, 05 Oct 2025
Enjoyed this read very much, the release of pent up frustration at the manager by the ting-tinging of the bell into the phone felt cathartic. Wouldn’t we all love to have that moment? Yes indeed. Well deserved cherries.
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A beautiful homage to the
Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2025
A beautiful homage to the rain cycle necessary for life on this planet.
Read full commentPosted in That all-important molecule!
The bravado of youth masked
Posted on Wed, 13 Aug 2025
The bravado of youth masked the vulnerable fear Danielle had felt with the younger boys. They were obviously itching for trouble and the worrying aspect of bringing a knife to the seashore shadowed the moment with a hint of horror but Billy saved...
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There is a winding script
Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2025
There is a winding script here that feels like a circular stairway up to a forbidden tower and the fear of what happens next is building. Will Danielle and Billy's paths cross? Is Danielle's nigtmare a prophesy? Is Billy a bird whisperer? Is the...
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This 2nd chapter enforces the
Posted on Tue, 01 Jul 2025
This 2nd chapter enforces the paranormal. I'm still guessing at what is behind Billy's specialness and looking forward to reading the next install to see where you are leading us, your unsuspecting readers....and the crows on the boy's arms lends...
Read full commentPosted in Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (2)
Thank you Insert-. I have
Posted on Sat, 16 Aug 2025
Thank you Insert-. I have left this tale for awhile and coming back to it, I had hoped to do the characters justice. Your encouraging comment has made me hopeful I have.
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