Historical
A Maiden's Dream
It was a boat of dreams. All the socially importent members of society were waiting to proceed onto the ship. Sara was excited. She would not be relaxing on the deck or listening to modern jazz while sipping her coffee. She would be working her way to New York. She had already been on the boat for the past three hours. The stair rails now shined, the grand hall looked perfect. She knew that the guests would be able to see their reflections in the glow of the silver and china. Sara was expecting this to be her most exacting waitressing, and cleaning job yet. She stood by the boat entrance as the high society passengers entered. Sara knew the role, she smiled and stood still like an obedient servant.
By Antoinette L Brey4 years ago in Fiction
A Fiction Writer’s Guide to History: Part II
Every story needs a setting. Whether your novel is set in the present day or in some made-up world, you need to choose a time and place for it to take place. If you’re writing historical fiction, you’ll need to be even more specific. You’ll need to know not just what year it is, but what year it is relative to our own timeline. Every period has its own unique set of events, politics, cultural attitudes, and technological advances that will affect your story.
By Talia Meadows4 years ago in Fiction
The Guidestones Of Georgia: The Hidden Symbology Of One Of The Most Sinister Monuments In The World And Its Ten Terrible Commandments
Who placed the Georgia Guidestones? What is written on the Georgia Guidestones? What do the 10 messages of Georgia's guide stones mean?
By Rocio Becerra4 years ago in Fiction
Hunger Knows None of That
Alice had put the other Land Girls to shame with the way she worked. Two weeks in, she could harvest a field in twice the time it took girls who’d been here six months. She cut through wheat with the same poise and intensity she used to coerce long buttery notes from her fiddle; the golden cords bowing at every deft stroke. That she would trip over her own instrument? None of us could believe it.
By Amy Demien4 years ago in Fiction
Indigenous People Are More Than Background Noise
Today is International Womxn’s Day, where the strength of femininity is highlighted throughout the world. From many cultures, we have a common provider - Mother Earth. Our existence as a people, as many people from multiple backgrounds would be impossible without Mother Earth. The majority of tribes on Turtle Island have long been Matriarchal societies since the beginning of time. Colonization from it’s very essence, has been an attack on the sacred recognition of femininity. It is the Tipi that represents the womb of Mother Earth. Severing Indigenous people from our Matriarchal roots reinforces White Supremacy.
By Marcy Angeles 4 years ago in Fiction
Julian the Killer
When Julian was 15 years old, Sir John caught him wearing one of Lady Dolichena’s dresses, a gold and crimson floor-length gown with yellow and white roses embroidered around the puffed sleeves. He grabbed the boy by his braided hair, dragged him into the hallway and slammed him into a chair. Julian trembled in fear and started to weep, his black eyeliner running down his cheeks.
By Stephen Patrick4 years ago in Fiction
Holocaust Hope
Roger rented two rooms, one for himself and Yuri and the other for Erika. Yuri was profoundly relieved that he wouldn't have to battle the desire that had welled inside him ever since he and Erika had begun sharing a bed. Erika wondered how on earth Roger could afford it, as he didn't look particularly wealthy to her.
By Angela Denise Fortner Roberts4 years ago in Fiction
Holocaust Rescue
January 27, 1945 The explosion shocked Erika awake. She gasped as she stared into the blackness. The other inmates stirred, talking to one another, raising their voices. Someone's elbow poked her in the side, but she hardly felt it. She'd long ago grown accustomed to not having enough room to turn over.
By Angela Denise Fortner Roberts4 years ago in Fiction
