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Licorice: A Story of the Chupa People - Written Tales

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · 8d

Doug Hawley’s Licorice recounts an anthropologist’s encounter with the Chupa people of Luzon, where folklore, language, and fieldwork intertwine - Written Tales

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Doug Hawley’s Licorice recounts an anthropologist’s encounter with the Chupa people of Luzon—where folklore, language, and fieldwork intertwine.

The Art of Sneaking In - Written Tales

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · 9d

Joseph A Farina’s The Art of Sneaking In remembers brazen childhood schemes to enter games—dangerous, inventive, and born of little money and a lot of nerve - Written Tales

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Joseph A Farina’s The Art of Sneaking In remembers brazen childhood schemes to enter games—dangerous, inventive, and born of little money and a lot of nerve.

The #1 Key To Get Published, Be Patient - Written Tales

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · 10d

Publishing a magazine over the last year, I have learned quite a bit, not only from an editor’s point of view but also as a writer. If you want to be published, follow the guidelines and be patient - Written Tales

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Publishing a magazine over the last year, I have learned quite a bit, not only from an editor’s point of view but also as a writer. If you want to be published, follow the guidelines and be patient.

Fly: A Story of Arctic Survival and Swarms - Written Tales

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Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · 11d

Doug Hawley’s Fly tells of venomous swarms born from Arctic thaw, spreading devastation from Baffin Island to the mainland - Written Tales

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Doug Hawley’s Fly tells of venomous swarms born from Arctic thaw, spreading devastation from Baffin Island to the mainland.

The Old Beggar: A Milford Street Afternoon - Written Tales

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · 12d

Valentine Nnebe’s The Old Beggar reflects on the beauty of a Friday afternoon, where streets, skies, and strangers shape the rhythm of a city - Written Tales

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Valentine Nnebe’s The Old Beggar reflects on the beauty of a Friday afternoon, where streets, skies, and strangers shape the rhythm of a city.

Feast: A Story of Love Marked by Violence - Written Tales

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Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · 22d

Raymond Walker’s Feast explores the unsettling overlap of passion and brutality, where devotion is written in wounds as much as in memory - Written Tales

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Raymond Walker’s Feast explores the unsettling overlap of passion and brutality, where devotion is written in wounds as much as in memory.

In Search of the World for Believers - Written Tales

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · 24d

In In Search of the World for Believers by Judekelvin Igbonekwu, faith collides with violence and doubt, confronting the terror we justify in the name of belief.

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In In Search of the World for Believers by Judekelvin Igbonekwu, faith collides with violence and doubt, confronting the terror we justify in the name of belief.

Goodbyem a poem by Adeyele Adeniran - Written Tales

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · 25d

“Goodbye” by Adeyele Adeniran paints a tender portrait of sisterhood. The poem navigates the emotional terrain of a farewell, where tears and comforting gestures reveal the strength and depth of… Written Tales

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“Goodbye” by Adeyele Adeniran paints a tender portrait of sisterhood. The poem navigates the emotional terrain of a farewell, where tears and comforting gestures reveal the strength and depth of…

Paycheck, a poem by Judekelvin Igbonekwu - Written Tales

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · 26d

In Paychecks by Judekelvin Igbonekwu, the weight of strife and duty is carried in the hands of working parents, where endurance outlasts hardship - Written Tales.

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In Paychecks by Judekelvin Igbonekwu, the weight of strife and duty is carried in the hands of working parents, where endurance outlasts hardship.

Passion, Belief and Forgiveness - Written Tales

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · 27d

Raymon Walker’s “Passion, Belief and Forgiveness” explores a moment of introspection as an old soldier kneels in the ashes of a destroyed church. Confronting his past misdeeds… Written Tales

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Raymon Walker’s “Passion, Belief and Forgiveness” explores a moment of introspection as an old soldier kneels in the ashes of a destroyed church. Confronting his past misdeeds…

Paycheck, a poem by Judekelvin Igbonekwu - Written Tales

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Sep 2

In Paychecks, a poem by Judekelvin Igbonekwu, the weight of strife and duty is carried in the hands of working parents, where endurance outlasts hardship - Written Tales

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In Paychecks by Judekelvin Igbonekwu, the imagery of elephant strength and burnt gloves reveals the hardship of parents and children bound by work, duty, and survival.

The Story of My Life – Free Verse by Thompson Emate

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Story of My Life by Thompson Emate unfolds like a private journal—chaotic, searching, and quietly beautiful. Each line leads deeper into the quiet corners of identity.

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The Story of My Life by Thompson Emate unfolds like a private journal—chaotic, searching, and quietly beautiful. Each line leads deeper into the quiet corners of identity. Read it now on Written Tales, and if you’ve got a voice worth hearing, we’re open for submissions.

Moon – Quatrain by Thompson Emate

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Aug 21

In Moon by Thompson Emate, the night’s silver sentinel shines above companions in a timeless dance. Read it on Written Tales and share your own wonders of nature.

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In Moon by Thompson Emate, the night’s silver sentinel shines above companions in a timeless dance. Read it on Written Tales and share your own wonders of nature.

In Autumn – Sonnet by Shamik Banerjee

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Aug 20

In Autumn by Shamik Banerjee, a sonnet retraces steps to a sacred spot where love endures past grief. Read it on Written Tales and share your own timeless moments.

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n In Autumn by Shamik Banerjee, a sonnet retraces steps to a sacred spot where love endures past grief. Read it on Written Tales and share your own timeless moments.

Inspire Me – Poem by Above

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Aug 19

In Inspire Me by Above, a poet calls to unseen angels for beauty so moving it fuels an artistic fire. Read it on Written Tales and share what sparks your own creativity.

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In Inspire Me by Above, a poet calls to unseen angels for beauty so moving it fuels an artistic fire. Read it on Written Tales and share what sparks your own creativity.

In the Field of Yesterday – Poem by Thompson Emate + Interview

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Aug 18

In In the Field of Yesterday by Thompson Emate, memories shine brighter than the present’s troubles, followed by an intimate interview. Read it on Written Tales and share your reflections.

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In In the Field of Yesterday by Thompson Emate, memories shine brighter than the present’s troubles, followed by an intimate interview. Read it on Written Tales and share your reflections.

Summer Night – Poem by N.L. Holmes

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Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Aug 17

N.L. Holmes captures the hush of an August night alive with bats, stars, and distant howls. A sensory-rich meditation on darkness and stillness. Submit your poem to Written Tales.

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N.L. Holmes captures the hush of an August night alive with bats, stars, and distant howls. A sensory-rich meditation on darkness and stillness. Submit your poem to Written Tales.

Childhood’s Days – Poem by Bob Bussey + Interview

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Aug 16

In Childhood’s Days by Bob Bussey, sunlight, laughter, and flowing hair reflect the wonder of youth—followed by an intimate interview. Read it on Written Tales and share your own moments of inspiration.

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In Childhood’s Days by Bob Bussey, sunlight, laughter, and flowing hair reflect the wonder of youth—followed by an intimate interview. Read it on Written Tales and share your own moments of inspiration.

Flashes of Fire – Poem by Laura Turzo

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Aug 4

Laura Turzo’s haunting poem evokes the weight of ancestral memory and an unnamed battle that still burns within. Read more like this or submit yours to Written Tales.

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Laura Turzo’s haunting poem evokes the weight of ancestral memory and an unnamed battle that still burns within. Read more like this or submit yours to Written Tales.

Summer Night – Poem by N.L. Holmes

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Aug 3

N.L. Holmes captures the hush of an August night alive with bats, stars, and distant howls. A sensory-rich meditation on darkness and stillness. Submit your poem to Written Tales.

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#poem #summernights #literature #opensubmissions

N.L. Holmes captures the hush of an August night alive with bats, stars, and distant howls. A sensory-rich meditation on darkness and stillness. Submit your poem to Written Tales.

The Two Georges at 15 Sheppard Street – Short Non-Fiction by Claude Clayton Smith

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Aug 2

Claude Clayton Smith recounts childhood weekends shaped by a wrestler named Wilcheski and the quiet arrival of difference. A rich, reflective piece of short nonfiction. Submit your own work to Written Tales.

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Claude Clayton Smith recounts childhood weekends shaped by a wrestler named Wilcheski and the quiet arrival of difference. A rich, reflective piece of short nonfiction. Submit your own work to Written Tales.

Us, Years Later – Poem by Kimberly Madura + Interview

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Aug 1

Kimberly Madura’s raw poem peels back the years on a love bruised by silence and memory. Followed by an intimate interview. Submit your story or poem to Written Tales.

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Kimberly Madura’s raw poem peels back the years on a love bruised by silence and memory. Followed by an intimate interview. Submit your story or poem to Written Tales.

Written Tales @written-tales.bsky.social · Jul 31

Noah Hubbell’s poem captures the restless push toward growing up, where memories trail behind like forgotten toys. A tender reflection on change and childhood. Share your own voice—submit today to Written Tales.

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Acceleration

Poem by Noah Hubbell