NaNoWriMo or National Novel Writing Month began yesterday but it's not too late to get in on the action. In case you've missed the posts from Eisel and me in the past, NaNo is where people all over the world attempt to write a 50K word novel in 30 days (aka November.) It's fun, crazy, leads to lots of dirty dishes in the sink and wearing the same pair of jeans until they can walk and talk but it's a creative whirlwind and so much fun!

NaNoWriMo or National Novel Writing Month began yesterday but it's not too late to get in on the action. In case you've missed the posts from Eisel and me in the past, NaNo is where people all over the world attempt to write a 50K word novel in 30 days (aka November.) It's fun, crazy, leads to lots of dirty dishes in the sink and wearing the same pair of jeans until they can walk and talk but it's a creative whirlwind and so much fun!

A lone figure sits on the rocky side of a small hill overlooking a wooded valley. It is the middle of the night, that darkest hour when spirits are said to be about; the full moon gives only feeble, murky illumination though heavy clouds.

Looking up, he wonders, perhaps for the first time, "Who am I? How did I get here?" His clothing registers a battle; he is dwarven, of the hill clans. Nothing more is forthcoming.

This is a flash fiction I wrote for a contest. It had to be under 500 words, and that's really hard for me.

"I can't believe we are going to be working in Andromeda together! On the first expedition even!"

"It's great, Marcy," replied her husband, barely raising his head from the papers in front of him.

"Oh you! Just because you've been on these missions before! Show a little enthusiasm!"

"I'm sorry, hon. I need to get through these mining reports." His face contorted as he stifled a cough.

"John! Did you cough? What's wrong?" Marcy cried out.

Poems may rhyme, may take a beat, may take a form - or - they may not. From the smallest haiku to the longest epic poem, find and write them here. Aspiring poets unite under these pages.

Poems are typically written by one author, so unless the first posting allows you to do so, please don't add pages if you are not the original author.

Read, enjoy, post your own and comment!

These stories are written by a single author, usually in segments over time, and provided here for your enjoyment. Aspiring fantasy / sci-fi authors: write here!

Read, enjoy, and by all means, COMMENT! on the pages. You'll find a link at the bottom of each page. But do not add pages unless you are the original author.

Let your mind wander...