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Read the best short stories online by short story writers of all ages from around the world,
listed below in order of the date they were published, with new stories first.
THE AMERICAN IDOL SYNDROME By Charles E.J. Moulton

Modern media casting shows have created a fame addiction. Success, though, can only last if you learn the craft. Quality has to come first. A guideline.

The Angry King By Cam Rascoe

Being an angry king can sometimes leave you with no kingdom.

Wars By Laura Weber

Wars that are taking place during todays world.

THEY ARE NOT ALL AGAINST US By Charles E.J. Moulton

Roger's project leads Chadville citizens to falsely think he's a political conspirator. But in his wife's loving arms only one thing matters: love.

10 Commandments of Working in Retail By Rosie

A (slightly humorous) guide about working at the front line of retail.

Market Flies By Nasser Ahdash

A ruler or government wrong solution or policy will only lead to bad results which may well fire back…

Parliamentary Briefing on Advocacy for SIF in Kenya By Jack

Protecting the nation’s health through immunization is an area that requires close collaboration between Ministry of Health, Ministry of Financing, Parliament and...

WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? By Charles E.J. Moulton

You are the answer. You define your success. Creativity is the answer.

WAKING UP THE SLEEPWALKERS By Charles E.J. Moulton

We are a society of sleepwalkers. We have to redefine what makes us feel good, because if we don't we won't notice danger creeping up behind us.

SHOULD WE KILL A DICTATOR? By Charles E.J. Moulton

Where does one draw the line? Anger always breeds anger. If you kill you will never solve the problem. The culprit will always reappear.

ORDINARY IS AN INVENTION By Charles E.J. Moulton

Everyone is special. Boxing yourself into a category of creed, class or level of wealth is just plain silly. Nobody is ordinary. Everyone is extra-ordinary.

HUMAN - THE REGISTERED TRADEMARK By Charles E.J. Moulton

This world is a walking commercial. Check your logos. You could on a normal day be wearing at least a dozen different brands.

ANYONE FOR MODESTY? By Charles E.J. Moulton

Modesty takes lots and lots of courage. Humility takes more muscle than arrogance. You have to respect people.

The majority of the mentally ill are harmless By Randy Johnson

Prejudice

The Allegory of the Atlantic Pride By Scott Dorsey

The Birth and Destruction of the Atlantic Pride

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