This story is absolutely riveting! That young man is a devil child! You are very good at writing horror, @universoperdido. The story is nearly flawless! But I noticed something you could correct: I was

Back home, there is still snow on the ground. So it was really lovely to sit outside in the fresh open air! Thanks for stopping by, @balikis95!

It really makes me want a beach house so I can buy cute decorations like that! Thanks for stopping by, @mrnightmare89.

Thank you! But wow, I have to not write posts with my last brain cells of the day. Ha ha... just edited the duplicate pictures out and some tired-brain wording!

Looks completely addictive!

Oh yum. That looks terrific! Bacon adds such a nice complement to a burger. And with a refreshing margarita? Sold! I just love places like that. Here is my Market Friday link: Cheers!

Wow, that is an amazing surprise. That is such a nice thing to do!

Looks like a fun spa and a lovely area!

Nice to hear your voice again, @raj808! It’s a haunting poem, and very nice with the moody music. I’m glad to learn a new word, too!

Oh my gosh. Rats eat everything, including textbooks. I'm sure both the shoelace and the book are long gone!

Congratulations to all winners and honorable mentions!

This is a delightful read, @gracielaacevedo. Not only do you share a telescopic view into your distant past, even before you were born, but you do so with beautiful and exquisite details, and poignant

Poignant and mysterious. I loved that opening scene with the dogs barking outside. We miss you in The Ink Well!

Dogs really are so much fun. You can’t have a bad day if you watch dogs play! I’m sorry you lost your dog last year. They do become part of the family, and have such a place in your heart! I agree ‐ we

Oh my, I'm so sorry that happened to you, @kemmyb. I've had several such things happen in my life, and they are SO terribly painful. One time I drove up to an ATM machine. I was busy talking to my sister

I really enjoyed your story, @balikis95. I was cheering Eleanor on as she navigated the darkness by the light of the necklace! I had trouble visualizing the dangling floor boards: ... she turned right

That's so great that you have published some of your stories, @idlemind. Congratulations and good luck with more of the same in the future! This creative nonfiction post could actually be turned into a

This story is a direct reproduction of this one: Plagiarism is not tolerated in The Ink Well or on Hive.

I hope you intended this to be humorous, @rammargarita, because I laughed out loud several times while reading it. I would never wish misfortune on anyone, but the fact is that some lessons must be learned

This is a wonderful, triumphant story, @gracielaacevedo. How exciting that you not only learned to swim as an adult, but became skilled enough and strong enough to compete and win! That's great that you