An Old Crab's Five-star Library

         I've never found widespread success as a writer. I do, however, love to read a short story with a bite, and I'm discovering that WdC is a place where a lot of those are shared. I have, in various places, implored the writers of WdC to thrill me, and presented here is a personal "rogue's gallery" of those who have done just that. These earned 5-star reviews and come highly recommended!

February Thrills

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January Thrills

Switch  (13+) Based on a Writer's Digest prompt: we had to write about a childhood object. #2310283 by elizjohn

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The Long Journey Home  (ASR) Home is where the art is... Writer's Cramp winner! #2305462 by Malister

Gonna Live until I Die!  (E) Song I have been writing forever, trying to "fine tune" it, forgive the pun. also a poem. #2303976 by Elby Wordsmith

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Viva La Vida  (18+) TW: Suicide. A young woman faces off her Doppelganger. #2303530 by Amethyst Angel (House Mormont)

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At the Bridge  (ASR) Two people find themselves in the same situation (tw: suicide) 970 words #2311446 by Amethyst Angel (House Mormont)

Adrift in the Aftermath  (13+) Birthdays and violence really don't mix. #2268661 by Elisa the Bunny Stik

                                       2023

December Thrills

CHRISTMAS, 1965  (E) The Christmas that changed all others. #2265408 by SSpark

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Sergeant Gus and the Day of Joy  (18+) Faced with jeering protestors, a USMC Sergeant chooses the perfect response. #2306384 by foxtale

For The [Supposed] Love of Dogs  (13+) A typical day at a chaotic, laborious job. #2298831 by Artful Flower

Eddie And Dave, On The Other Hand.  (18+) Eddie's story. #2294769 by Bruce.

November Thrills:

For the Love of a Class-Nine  (13+) Scarlett discovers who the real hero is--and always was, before the upgrade. #2301440 by Joto-Kai

The Monster Inside The Bottle  (18+) A son ponders whether people will discover his father's dark past. #2296222 by Artful Flower

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Caress  (ASR) The reality of dreams (Form: English Sonnet) #1756248 by 🌕 HuntersMoon

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Icarus  (ASR) A brief piece about the boy who wanted to touch the sun. #2265958 by LorenIsOneOfMyNames

Small Enough to Carry  (E) A poem about growing up. #2307944 by Olivia Fiorentino

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Genifer  (13+) Love isn't always real. #2305851 by Words Whirling 'Round

October Thrills:

Sam Platte  (13+) Three cowboys making their way across country run into trouble. #2263909 by Daisan

Wolves Have Feelings Too  (E) The 3 little pigs, from the wolf's perspective. #2307129 by Eregnon

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The Eyes of Chen Tuo  (13+) The were sinister ... sadistic ... yet somehow alluring! #2245808 by Seuzz

Wrong Duet  (E) Melissa doesn't feel like her husband is listening to her about the new choir director. #2306750 by lunamimots

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Devil Doesn't Bargain  (13+) A vampire visits his old flame #2306551 by Amethyst Angel (House Mormont)

Stuffing my Heart into a Shoebox  (E) Falling out of love is the same as falling in love--both not knowing where you are. #2306496 by HHogg

An Alchemist Recipe  (13+) An unscrupulous chemistry professor searching for riches. #2292493 by Damon Nomad

AN EMPTY DINER   (13+) A truck driver finds an empty cafe isn't really empty 1,413 words #2286760 by hdarling

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Detectives  (ASR) It takes skill, patience and hard work to solve a deep mystery. 2nd Place, Journey Genres #2293483 by THANKFUL SONALI 17 WDC YEARS!

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Truth Will Out  (18+) There's been enough death to last a lifetime, and here it lingers like a dark promise. #2292109 by Victoria

September Thrills:

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A Letter to God  (ASR) based on a dream #2195132 by K5Rakitan

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The Voice On The Back Of The Wind  (13+) At first, I'd only hear the wind--or the dog. #2299336 by intuey of House Lannister

wearing my body  (13+) a prose poem on the ownership of my own body #2288920 by Charlie Carrol

Nunsense  (E) A young priest and a nun join forces to rescue a young boy. #2304803 by Allen Mitchell

Stained Lipstick  (13+) I wrote this last October for my creative writing class. I hope you enjoy :) #2304645 by A.C. Julie

Campfire Tale  (E) A father-son camping trip goes off the rails #2304375 by Allen Mitchell

Alive (Nightmare)  (18+) Episode. pt 1- A man who's lost everything, walks a path toward vengeance... #2304126 by Daniel Parker