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A Stranger Passes By

2010-04-28T19:19:04-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
Life
English, Rated: K+
General/Drama
Chapters: 1, Words: 83, Reviews: 1, Complete

A poem I was inspired to write after seeing someone I never wanted to see again.

Grandmother's Fables

2007-12-14T18:37:35-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
Fable
English, Rated: K+
Drama
Chapters: 6, Words: 2,314, Reviews: 20, In-Progress

Each storyteller, when they inherit the staff, carves their own story into it for coming generations to see. One day I will inherit that staff, and in my spare thoughts, I wonder how my story will read.

One Bad Day

2007-10-04T09:13:18-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
Essay
English, Rated: K+
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 842, Reviews: 4, Complete

A narrative depicting one of my experiences as a substitute teacher, and what I learned from it.

Shorts

2007-07-17T06:59:26-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
General
English, Rated: K+
General
Chapters: 5, Words: 1,267, Reviews: 1, In-Progress

A depository for all my short experimental writings, snatches of prose handed down to me by my muse. Includes work in mood, atmosphere, and just generally odd ideas I've played with. Enjoy.

The Reluctant Bride

2006-11-01T00:40:42-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
Fable
English, Rated: K
General/Romance
Chapters: 1, Words: 432, Reviews: 7, In-Progress

A man once fell in love with a beautiful girl... What does a woman really want? Originally going to be included in a novel of sorts, but I liked it enough to post it on its own. Enjoy.

I Picked Up a Pebble

2006-11-01T00:03:27-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
Nature
English, Rated: K
General/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 122, Reviews: 5, Complete

Written when I was in a bit of a whimsical mood, though it's not exactly a humorous peice. Where do little beach pebbles come from? Why don't we ask them?

The Ostrich and the Little Sparrow

2006-10-11T13:58:12-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
Fable
English, Rated: K
General/Tragedy
Chapters: 1, Words: 316, Reviews: 8, Complete

Originally the opening of a novel I was writing. I never finished the novel, but I thought I'd put this up here. (WARNING: Sad ending. Don't shoot me.)

They Left their Homes

2006-10-11T12:18:18-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
War
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 136, Reviews: 4, Complete

A poem about the men who go to war, and those they leave behind.

A Single Raindrop

2004-05-01T10:50:46-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
Life
English, Rated: K
Drama/Spiritual
Chapters: 1, Words: 50, Reviews: 5, Complete

What happens when you let opportunities pass you by? A short piece.

Drowning

2004-05-01T10:44:22-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
Friendship
English, Rated: K+
Drama/Angst
Chapters: 1, Words: 130, Reviews: 3, Complete

What would you do if a friend was drowning?

Way Past Forever, Beyond the Rainbow

2003-10-18T19:58:51-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
Fantasy
English, Rated: K
General/Fantasy
Chapters: 1, Words: 139, Reviews: 1, Complete

Did you ever wish you could find a whimsical land of your own, far from life's doldrums? Written in a moment of silliness. I hope you like it.

A Gloom in the Darkness

2002-04-25T05:31:50-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
General
English, Rated: K
Drama/General
Chapters: 1, Words: 73, Reviews: 4, Complete

Kind of dark I admit, but very good for a short read and review

The Ballad of Lorelia Highwater

2002-01-08T00:00:00-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
Fantasy
English, Rated: K
Adventure/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 196, Reviews: 3, In-Progress

Lorelia Highwater the notsofamous ranger decides to slay a dragon, just for fun.

A Writer's WORST Nightmare

2001-12-11T00:00:00-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
General
English, Rated: K
Poetry/Humor
Chapters: 1, Words: 132, Reviews: 23, Complete

What's the worst thing that could happen to a writer? besides writer's block

History

2001-09-01T00:00:00-08:00

Author: Girlbrainiac
General
English, Rated: K
General
Chapters: 1, Words: 95, Reviews: 2, Complete

Ah... History, the most boring class of all. A little poem I wrote while I was bored.