The narrator in this story is very plucky. He survives on his own as a young child and for many years before he is able to find his parents. I loved the happy ending. I would love to see your characters

I enjoyed your story, @janaveda. The comparison of the different types of knowledge is very clever!

I love your story, @arduilcelebren. You're so right about meaningful gifts for kids at that impressionable age. We never know when an instrument, a paintbrush, or a drawing set might inspire a young artist.

This story goes to show that not all tales need a happy ending. It also demonstrates how one event can create havoc in a person's life for a very long time. In Rick's case, the experience of a relationship

How terrible. I hope you mend quickly, @nelson-george.

Oh my, an 8 year-old is too young to stay at home alone. She was very lucky that the cab driver and the other passengers were kind and had no ill-intentions when she traveled to the city!

I can't tell you how much I love this post, @erh.germany. It just made me smile non-stop. Though we grew up on different continents, it was the same era, and I can relate to so many of your stories. We

Your story really touched my heart, @rammargarita. When I was very little, my mother taught us that when someone gave us a gift, no matter how insignificant, we should accept it with love. Because it was

This piece was a joy to read, @samsmith1971. I love your take on the "gift" prompt. Gifts come to us in so many different ways. Stan Schmidt gave you the gift of teaching, and the shared gift

The story of writing the story is a story in and of itself, @erh.germany! Thanks for sharing that. It just goes to show that every tale has its time. It's like trying to bake a cake quickly. You just can't.

That's great news that you have ways to check over your writing, and that you plan to be diligent. It makes a big difference in the quality of the writing, as well as in the experience of reading. 😊

That is the dearest comment, @fantom22. I appreciate you listening when I share my thoughts about how to improve your writing. It means so much that you take it to heart in a positive way. I've seen you

Those early influences are so powerful. I had a favorite nun who inspired me too. Her name was Sister Dolores Mary, and she was very funny, very sweet, and very smart. You have inspired me. I will one

Hi @fantom22. I just had a chance to read this story. I think it's a very clever concept! The friends who set up the surprise certainly came up with a doozy of a trick. It made for a fun surprise at the

Oh, I was wishing for more information about why some of the narrator's family members were so angry with him. Love is so complex. Even the one who looks at him with hatred cannot really remain terribly

Congratulations @grindan, @jemima1996, @stellageorge, and all of the honorable mentions of the week! It was a wonderful week for stories. You guys are amazing!

Thank you for your lovely and thoughtful comment, @grindan, and for the hug from the poor abused you that experienced something similar as the poor abused young me! We are testimonials that healing does

Thank you, my friend. I'm pleased that you are inspired. That makes my heart sing!

Thank you, @nainaztengra. I'm so glad you enjoyed reading my foray into the past! That long winding journey has been a wild one, and now all of the memories I stored up along the way are emerging in my

Thank you for taking the time to read it, @seki1. My hope is that it inspires people to follow their dream of writing, even when they seem way off course and the words are not flowing and it seems life