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I have 254 stories published in 15 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 626357 times and 231 of my stories have been cherry picked.
398 of my 1,610 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 424 votes

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JoAnne Stefanizzi

 

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"Art of Trouble"1

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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Float Downstream.....

Where the restless mind wanders are untried adventures fantasy and mystery in uncharted landscapes Illuminated by sparks of intrigue just beyond the...
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"Where to Diner"

“Can I get a refill?” Marvin held up his coffee cup for the waitress,” I have to admit it’s the best I’ve ever tasted.” “It’s percolated” the...
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"Willow's Missing Tail" 29

Martha stood by the tray of tea and scones shocked by what had just transpired. “Are you okay?” Dillon touched her arm and she turned to him with a...
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398 of my comments have received 424 Great Feedback votes

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You have opened a discussion

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2026

You have opened a discussion with your thoughtful posting. I too struggle with the idea of God, though I was raised to believe in God I have lost that childhood innocence and find myself questioning the existence of a supreme being,especially in...

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Posted in The Possibility Of Having Lived Other Lives

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Yes, Frankie was the sweetest

Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Yes, Frankie was the sweetest dog, kind and with a look of intelligence in his eyes that everyone saw. I miss him and it took me 6 years but I did rescue another dog in January, a three-legged shepherd-husky mix and Kona is the total opposite of...

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Posted in "Penny's Pass the Story"

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That was my dog Frankie , a

Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2026

That was my dog Frankie , a friendly, big as a bear, Labrador - That was how he sat in the backseat of the car, like a person looking out the window at the world. The picture was real, no photo-shop needed and he was the best dog ever....

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Posted in "Penny's Pass the Story"

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Beautiful expression of the

Posted on Thu, 04 Dec 2025

Beautiful expression of the process of inspiration and imagination coming together to spark creativity. Well desered POD and POW...

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Posted in Happiness Of Anticipating Inspiration

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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. 

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Posted in "Winter Constitutional"

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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...

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Posted in Why does it always rain in graveyards?

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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.smiley

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Posted in Frosty Artist

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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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Posted in Drama Of Pheromones

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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.smiley

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Posted in That all-important molecule!

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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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Posted in Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (5)

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