The Abstract Art Gallery
A writing gallery created by writers from around the world. From poetry to song lyrics, from essays to entire novels and short stories.
… baby boy named Frederick was given to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Phineas Freelander. Mom, Emilia, realized the maternal family rumors were true when her son was six–that’s when little Freddie began going around the cabin humming…
By CraigE
Read More…I stood in the front yard in early May, your presence beamed in my soul. The maple trees flourished, and workers trimmed the grass. My grandson, Gil, will get me through this. A water fountain in the backyard had a gazebo near…
By Andy Cooper
Read More…pulled into the caravan site. He looked around in astonishment. The place looked exactly the same as it had twenty years ago. His mind went back to holidays with his best friend, Steve, and both sets of…
By Chris Platt
Read More…and the temperature was 65 degrees outside. Soft rays peeked through Dylan’s office blinds. He removed his glasses, stood, and walked across his office. He scratched the back of his neck and tugged at his dark tie over his white dress…
By Andy Cooper
Read MoreA Surprise Sunday…
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…a gust a wind breezed through the area, creating havoc, travelling unnoticed, since Paulie was deeply concentrated on devouring a peach, enjoying a…
By Marc OBrien
Read More…home from work was due in just over twenty minutes. Steve Robertson always found that he was a little too late for the earlier train, and inevitably had to wait for the...
By Chris Platt
Read More…anyone heard of the attack was when word went around that something was happening at the university library. That was all the text messages and social media posts said. Something was happening. Details were always sketchy at the start of …
By Chris Platt
Read More…night, I heard voices when I slept. I thought I was losing it, something sick. A few months ago, my brother, Darren, split this world for another life. I’d left no tear wasted. When I got the news, I couldn’t bear to carry…
By Andy Cooper
Read More…approached the couple perusing the samples in kitchen showroom. He straightened his tie, and adjusted his cuff-links, before giving them his most…
By Chris Platt
Read MoreA Mysterious Explorer …
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Wearing gloves, scarfs and hats, the three kids enjoyed final crystal placid lake winter…
By Marc OBrien
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