The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more ““The World Breaks Everyone” Ernest Hemingway”
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“Overly” Sensitive?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more ““Overly” Sensitive?”
Tortured & Tormented Excerpt
Four My mom wakes me. It is the first day of first grade. I still remember how excited I was about the first day of kindergarten. Today,…… Read more “Tortured & Tormented Excerpt”
Who Am I? Where did I go?
There is a sadness in my eyes that never goes away. I know the cause. It is from the realization that I may soon move from damaged…… Read more “Who Am I? Where did I go?”
“Overly” Sensitive?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more ““Overly” Sensitive?”
Are You “Overly” Sensitive?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Are You “Overly” Sensitive?”
Sensitivity – Creativity’s Curse?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Sensitivity – Creativity’s Curse?”
Free Flash Fiction
© 2017 A Father by Scono Sciuto All rights reserved. This story is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are the products of the…… Read more “Free Flash Fiction”
Ernest Hemingway “The World Breaks Everyone”
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Ernest Hemingway “The World Breaks Everyone””
Is Sensitivity Creativity’s Curse?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Is Sensitivity Creativity’s Curse?”
Why I wrote – “War Springs Eternal”
I recently heard Martha Raddatz state, that in the United States, only 1% of the population serve in the military. To my brothers and sisters in arms,…… Read more “Why I wrote – “War Springs Eternal””
Is Sensitivity The Curse of Creativity?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Is Sensitivity The Curse of Creativity?”
Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone”
Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Ernest Hemingway Claims The World Breaks Everyone”
There is something so disheartening…
…facing the realization that somewhere along the line, I lost my courage and wasted both my life and my gift.
Is Sensitivity The Curse of Creativity?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Is Sensitivity The Curse of Creativity?”
Was Hemingway right? Does the world break everyone?
The last scene of “War Springs Eternal,” was a dream and in the dream, the main character was Ernest Hemingway.{I had been reading a biography.} The dream…… Read more “Was Hemingway right? Does the world break everyone?”
Sensitivity – The Curse of Creativity?
Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Sensitivity – The Curse of Creativity?”
Are We All A Bit Damaged?
Cash can’t be saved. Retirement is nothing but a dream. I will most likely die on the job, or homeless, cryogenically preserved in some street’s gutter.
There Is Only One You
I get some interesting comments concerning my writings. Comments that often make me reflect. Comments that convince me to continue to keep telling stories. I write about…… Read more “There Is Only One You”
Why The Past?
As writers and storytellers, we are often too in tune to our emotions and sensitivities. However, it can lead to unique insights…. There was a time I…… Read more “Why The Past?”
Why I wrote – “War Springs Eternal”
I recently heard Martha Raddatz state, that in the United States, only 1% of the population serve in the military. To my brothers and sisters in arms,…… Read more “Why I wrote – “War Springs Eternal””
Within Believe There Is A Lie
Perhaps one of the biggest cons in life is believing in the future. We attend school, for the future. We save money, for the future. We work…… Read more “Within Believe There Is A Lie”
Holiday Blues, Sadness, Depression and Worse
For many, the holiday season is a joyous occasion. A time filled with fun, food and family. However, there are those for whom the time between Thanksgiving…… Read more “Holiday Blues, Sadness, Depression and Worse”
That Night
I stand in the phone booth, a droning buzz fills the space. Flickering light on the inside matches the chains of lightning outside. Both portend monumental shifts…… Read more “That Night”
Why “The Damaged and Broken Stories”
Contrary to the idyllic lives shown to the world on social media, things don’t always work out. Life isn’t always good for everyone. Life is often times…… Read more “Why “The Damaged and Broken Stories””
Excerpt …………
-26- Out the window of the small jet I stare. The skies become gray. The ground below is scarred and dotted with waste from a long dead…… Read more “Excerpt …………”
Within Believe There Is Only A Lie
Perhaps one of the biggest cons in life is believing in the future. We attend school, for the future. We save money, for the future. We work…… Read more “Within Believe There Is Only A Lie”
Mass Murder – Why?
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…… Read more “Mass Murder – Why?”
Why I wrote – “War Springs Eternal”
I recently heard Martha Raddatz state, that in the United States, only 1% of the population serve in the military. To my brothers and sisters in arms,…… Read more “Why I wrote – “War Springs Eternal””
Why I Wrote – “Is Suicide Painless”
The characters I write are all, in one way or another, broken. I write about broken and damaged characters because in my experience, the damaged person is…… Read more “Why I Wrote – “Is Suicide Painless””
Thank You
The latest in The Damaged and Broken Collection — “Is Suicide Painless” is starting to sell. I want to say thank you to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Damaged And Broken Collection
The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and…… Read more “The Damaged And Broken Collection”
Is Suicide Painless – Paperback Version
The paperback version of “Is Suicide Painless” has been released. Please purchase your copy today. For every one person who overcomes their demons, there are hundreds, if not thousands,…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless – Paperback Version”
Is Suicide Painless – Early Release
Early release of the kindle version…. please purchase your copy today….. Paperback coming soon… For every one person who overcomes their demons, there are hundreds, if not thousands, who…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless – Early Release”
Release Date Is Approaching
For every one person who overcomes their demons, there are hundreds, if not thousands, who do not… …this is one of their stories https://youtu.be/rvPRqXKa498
Soon To Be Released…………
I have been pouring my heart and soul into the latest of The Damaged and Broken Collection — “Is Suicide Painless.” I have had a few people…… Read more “Soon To Be Released…………”
Is Suicide Painless………….
Hi everyone, I will be taking a brief hiatus from regularly posting to finish the next novelette in The Damaged and Broken Collection, “Is Suicide Painless.” I am…… Read more “Is Suicide Painless………….”
Excerpt From Tortured & Tormented
Four My mom wakes me. It is the first day of first grade. I still remember how excited I was about the first day of kindergarten. Today,…… Read more “Excerpt From Tortured & Tormented”
Disrespect – The Cause of the Damaged
At one time, the gym was my, for lack of better words, “temple or church” I worked out in crowded solitude, able to feed off the energy…… Read more “Disrespect – The Cause of the Damaged”
Coming Soon – hopefully
Due to an unforeseen circumstance, I haven’t had the ability to sit down and complete the latest in THE DAMAGED AND BROKEN COLLECTION, “Is Suicide Painless.” If…… Read more “Coming Soon – hopefully”
Within Believe There Is A Lie
Perhaps one of the biggest cons in life is believing in the future. We attend school, for the future. We save money, for the future. We work…… Read more “Within Believe There Is A Lie”
“The world breaks everyone…
War Springs Eternal is dedicated to my brothers and sisters in arms – -To those who were asked to do the unthinkable. -To those who HAD to do…… Read more ““The world breaks everyone…”
Why Look To The Past?
As writers and storytellers, we are often too in tune to our emotions and sensitivities. However, it can lead to unique insights…. There was a time I…… Read more “Why Look To The Past?”
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