It's All About The Story
https://youtu.be/jwpgl-PFCSw I didn't realize the video was cut short. The last line is... "...if you are struggling, please don't be afraid to seek help." Love and understanding to and for us all. Joe http://www.ShortStoryScribe.com
Tortured & Tormented: Creating A School Shooter We can’t escape the headlines of mass murders occurring in our schools. The very place where children are sent to be educated. The very place where they should be safe and free from danger. Sadly, school shootings have become the new normal. These horrific crimes and events lead... Continue Reading →
The following is the re-post of an interview I did with Samantha Ridenour of Ridenour Publishing. 1. What inspired you to write this book? Answer: I am currently writing a series of novelettes under the umbrella title, “The Damaged and Broken Collection.” As of today, I have competed Tortured and Tormented – creating a school... Continue Reading →
I am a self-published storyteller, not under contract by a major publishing house and have sold a very limited number of books. In the literary world I am insignificant. That is the truth, but that truth doesn't change the reality that I am a storyteller. Storytelling is my love and lust. Storytelling is my passion... Continue Reading →
From War Springs Eternal.... As we huddle in the depths of reinforced earth, the fresh-faced soldiers cry out. Those of us who have been here, we cry in. Time hardens our exterior, but that doesn’t change the truth; We are all afraid. Click below to read a free sample, if you are interested, I would... Continue Reading →
Chris VINE VOICE 5.0 out of 5 stars Brave, brutal and utterly memorable! Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2019 Verified Purchase This is a raw and gut-wrenching short story, told by a man suffering from shell-shock (or PTSD in today's terminology). Expertly written, the choice of tense and point of view give the... Continue Reading →
--------- Mar 20, 2019 Agnes, rated it it was amazing War Springs Eternal by Joe Leonardi is riveting short story that elicits a host of emotions from the reader. As I read War Springs Eternal, I was immediately captivated by the strength, pain and resilience of the main character throughout his life journey. A compassionately,... Continue Reading →
"I am no longer the boy who came here, nor am I the man I was destined to be." Does a returning war veteran ever escape the horrors to which they bore witness? Shell shock was the terminology of WWI, today it is called PTSD. Whatever it is called, it has long lasting effects. War... Continue Reading →
We are all afraid. Once the fear is accepted, it becomes part of us.
https://youtu.be/jUBwxpDfLok I am a veteran of the United States Navy. I was a republican most of my voting life. I was the 2006 Republican Nominee for Congress PA-11th This ad rings so true with and for me.
The odds are if you haven't cheated you will, and your significant other has, or currently is or one day will. This not a judgment, it is just reality. A puritanical society, one which seeks to control the masses, has made the learned concept of monogamy, a monotonous and stressful way to live -- leading... Continue Reading →
Prologue My name is Rita Mendoza. I am a drug addict. My main drug of choice, anabolic steroids --- but there are others. As much as they built my body, they also destroyed. To fuel my addiction, I took actions of which I am not proud. I have made bad choices, and I... Continue Reading →
The room is dark. Her skin, the color of coffee with just a hint of cream, shines through the darkness. “Well hello.” she purrs and sashays across the distance. Speech escapes me. Stunned silence. I am in awe. My eyes start at the floor, exposed skin from her feet to her neck fill my field... Continue Reading →
I am an independent author, so I like to seek out and read other independent authors. Also, because I write short stories, novelettes and novellas, I am drawn to the same when it comes to reading choices. As I have been doing this lately, I have noticed something, and I may not necessarily be correct,... Continue Reading →
Went down the website redesign rabbit hole today. Changes best viewed on a computer or some type of notepad. https://www.shortstoryscribe.com/
I write short, and novelette length, stories because I am heavily influenced by both Poe and Hemingway. I like to tell a concise story, one that can be completed in one or two sittings. Additionally, in today's day and age, it is more advantageous for the reader to purchase, download and finish reading all in... Continue Reading →
Aug 16, 2019 Jupiter Grant rated it 5 stars It was amazing When Kelly Dress' world is turned upside down in a hideously violent attack, she vows to take revenge. What follows is an engrossing tale which is part feminist fairy-tale, part religious satire, and part revenge fantasy. I was absolutely held by the story. The premise... Continue Reading →
In His arms, the night comes not alone. In His arms, I come not alone. In His arms, I feel more than safety. In His arms, I actually feel. In His arms, I become the woman I am. In His arms, I am a vamp. In His arms, I feel passion. In His arms, I... Continue Reading →
Unsatisfied by your chosen Unfulfilled by lacking passion Undesired by the one to whom pledged I keep your secret You returned — into my life Seduced — one another Again I fell — in love I keep your secret Your passions at home — unfulfilling To me you turned — wanting Lustful needs — yearning... Continue Reading →
ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT The following is an excerpt from Submissive is Dominance: A Short Story, which is available for the kindle or kindle app through Amazon.com ————————— The room is dark. She is nervous, but foremost, she is excited. Her body tingles. This is an enormous step. She is ready to completely... Continue Reading →
ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT Vince entered Patty, she lifted her legs and spread them a little wider. HE braced himself against her legs and thrust himself inside of her. He wasn’t gentle, he couldn’t be, she didn’t want him to be. Their raw energy and passion was released in moans and screams.... Continue Reading →
ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT You are fifty-three today, and have never worn them. You thought they would be uncomfortable. I offer to take them back. You say no. With graceful ease, you lift your skirt and swiftly remove your current under garment. You hold your skirt up for a... Continue Reading →
ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT Vince lifted his head. He moved closer. He inserted his cock into Patty’s primed pussy. His strokes were long, even and forceful. As Vince fucked her Patty worked the two cocks in her hands, while the other men continued sucking on her tits. It didn’t... Continue Reading →
A Little Fan Fiction Dr. Harleen Quinzel’s view: What have I been doing all this time? Why am I imprisoned? Why am I kissing that freak The Joker? I look at him in horror. He is my patient, what the hell is he doing? I push him away. He strikes me. I have a baseball... Continue Reading →
Sometimes we must embrace the darkness to see the light. Unique steamy, salacious stories. Carnal tales of passion, lust and sex. These novellas combine erotica with awareness, fusing strong feminine sexuality with female empowerment. These may very well be some of the most controversial stories of all time. Click on a picture and you will... Continue Reading →
ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT ADULT CONTENT © 2016 By Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author. Printed in the United States of... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction “Forbidden Tango” Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Adult Theme – No Adult Language Forbidden Tango by Scono Sciuto ©2020 All rights reserved. **Please be advised, this work is a bit of flash fiction and thus contains only around 650 words. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored... Continue Reading →
I was asked how often I post "porn." I am glad and grateful this question came up. And, while this post is not directed at that specific comment, it does give me a chance to address what may be a concern of others. First, I don't care for the word porn, it is a simplified... Continue Reading →
Hemingway was counted among the lost generation. Today, are we living with a spoon-fed generation? Has a generation which has been conditioned by an educational system that teaches to standardized testing to be little more than automatons, regurgitating information and data as a demonstration of intelligence, now having difficulty grasping Papa's concept of omission as a means... Continue Reading →
Whether you, enjoy writing, are a professional author or, as I am, an undiscovered one – there is one destination I highly recommend you visit in your lifetime, The Ernest Hemingway House in Key West Florida. You really don’t need any specific reason to visit Key West other than it is paradise, but The Hemingway Home is... Continue Reading →
Occasionally, I use quotes of writers I admire to open a blog-post. Today, I am going to quote myself..... "It isn’t about the number of words the author writes, it is about the story the author tells with the number of words written.... " Joe Leonardi I tend to agree with Edgar Allan Poe... Continue Reading →
We, the lowly authors, bards, writers, storytellers and raconteurs are left on the outside. Inclusion cruelly denied.
...because at that point in the story, the character is fragmented, and I want to convey that to the reader using the narrative. Instead of telling or showing, I want the reader to experience the story.
And without fail, the words spring forth. That was before this pandemic. Now, I am experiencing something deeper than writer's block, I am experiencing a profound loss of desire to write, as well as an emotional overload.
Short Story Scribe
Usually, I don't go on about politics these days and not sure about doing this now. But, I just can't believe the linked article at the bottom.... Trump whines - 'Why don't people like or trust me?' Really!!!!!!!?????? How did we end up with this delusional man/child as president? People don't believe you because you... Continue Reading →
I am not ashamed to admit, this Coronavirus, COVID-19 pandemic has me quite frightened. I don’t sleep without some type of assistance. If not for the women with whom I work, I’m not sure I would get through my days. Even with them, there are moments that panic strikes – and when it does, I... Continue Reading →
I wrote this a few months ago, back when I was still able to craft a tale. It is adult themed and has some adult language. I hope you enjoy... The jetliner hits the tarmac. The flaps change position and metal screams as the plane begins to slow. As usual, people are out of their seats... Continue Reading →
Think about this: If he took the virus seriously early on... If he ensured a national rapid response to include testing, isolating, treating and contact tracing... If he listened to his experts instead of his own gut... If he would have worn a mask when it was first suggested... If he met this crisis head... Continue Reading →
In an attempt to avoid the news, and since I do enjoy 90 degree days, I decided to take several walks or just sit on the porch. When I went inside, I opted to stick with Amazon Prime Video and completely avoided turning on the cable box. There was an enticement for Starz at... Continue Reading →
Wanda 5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Sentiment Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2020 In a matter of 55 pages the writer manages to take the reader you through the "love of a lifetime", its pleasures and agonies aligning simultaneously. The sentiment expressed inside is powerful and engaging. In a bold attempt... Continue Reading →
"When you first start writing stories in the first person if the stories are made so real that people believe them the people reading them nearly always think the stories really happened to you. That is natural because while you were making them up you had to make them happen to the person who was... Continue Reading →
