| Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 19 pages | Finished | Mar-08 Honors/Awards: Top-25 #1. |  |
| This is a collection of brief snapshots. The link between the snapshots is that they are all from a writers perspective and deal with the theme of inspiration (sometimes in a roundabout way). | |
| Just found this author, and I'm so very glad I did. So beautifully written. What a refreshing deviation from the usual 'girl gets girl' stories. - Anonymous - Apr-06-2010 Thought provoking and moving. - Wheezer - Apr-09-2010 I absolutely love this collection of short snippets into a writers mind. Each snapshot different but each thought provoking and I know they are going to stick with me for a long time. - Niyah - May-31-2013 |
| Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Vignette | Very Short Story - 5 pages | Finished | Jan-11 | |
| "You gotta change your life, boi." That's what the old man said... | |
| Original / Uber | Futuristic | Alternative | Drama | Short Story - 13 pages | Finished | Feb-08 | |
| In post-Armageddon earth, every day brings new dangers. As the Destroyer approaches, the White and her family must escape the wrath of the newest menace to attack their haven. | |
| Interesting beginning, would like to see how the story continues. I would like to see at least some of her family to reject the destroyer. - Anonymous - May-31-2008 Thank you. - Dusty - Apr-18-2009 Emotion filled. An amazing writer. - Wheezer - Apr-09-2010 |
| Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Novel - 212 pages | Finished | Apr-09 Honors/Awards: #11 in 2009 Top-25 #1. | |
| In the dark alleys of the city, a war rages between rival vampire clans, a war born of betrayal. For Kalia, the journey to the city is a duty to her tribe and her clan but as she is attacked quickly after arrival, the war comes to touch her in more ways that one. From the enigmatic human that saves her from her attackers to the raven-haired beauty that is the Ottewalds' heir to the sinister revelation of the Zindramas' plan, Kalia's journey is something she never expected. | |
| I read all night until my eyes couldn't focus. Finished up over breakfast. A complex web woven in layers. I want to read it again and again, like watching a movie multiple times to catch more and more of the meaning. Is it soon soon to ask about a sequel? - Dusty - Apr-18-2009 AWESOME!!! - Anonymous - Apr-18-2009 Nice! I know the continuing story's coming and I can't wait! - juliemania - Apr-19-2009 Fantastic story!! I hope theres a sequel. - rosii59 - Apr-27-2009 WOW! Great writing. Great characters. A must read! - Anonymous - May-07-2009 Complex but so original. Brilliant! Read it. - Anonymous - Sep-26-2009 OMG!! AMAZING!! Anxiously awaiting the sequel!! Read & Enjoy!! - bkwrm - Oct-05-2009 Dark and addicting, like chocolate. More please!!? - Anonymous - Nov-02-2009 very intriguing and fun but the conversations are kind of confusing because there were too many characters. - Anonymous - Nov-04-2009 I read this story last week and have been thinking about it ever since. I love the characters and am anxiously waiting to see if the rumors about a sequel are true. Amazing story one of the best I have read. - Anonymous - Feb-18-2010 Amazing story, more please - brighteyez - Mar-27-2010 A story u can get totally lost in. Definately worth the read. Looking forward to a sequel. - Wheezer - Apr-09-2010 Amazing story! A definite recommend. Hope to see a sequel. - Anonymous - May-09-2010 Fantastic read! Fallen in love with all the characters and hope there is more to come! - Anonymous - May-09-2010 I'm definitely waiting and hoping for a sequel. If you haven't read this one yet - make time - it's worth it. - Kastanja - Jun-09-2010 Wow awsome vamp story. Romance, with bloddy action and so much more. Definetly recomend this. Can't wait for a sequal though. - firelarc - Jun-22-2010 excellent read. - Anonymous - Nov-26-2010 I loved the story. Very well written. Really good. At many levels. - Rosa - Jan-11-2011 Loved this complex, deeply moving story. Lot's going on with many layers. The ending left many, many unanswered questions... auggghhh. I hope there is a sequel to tie it all up. Anything this author does is very good. Highly recommended. - colorado fan - Mar-27-2011 Great story! Sequel please?!! U gotta read this! - kirby - Jan-23-2012 Great story! Sequel please?!! U gotta read this! - kirby - Jan-23-2012 |
Histories by
| Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Drama | Very Short Story - 8 pages | Finished | Dec-09 | |
| Three short stories revolving around the theme of history and its teaching. | |
| This should be mandatory reading for every highschool student. - Wheezer - Apr-09-2010 |
| Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Adventure | Novella - 85 pages | Finished | Dec-09 | |
| Barbie, Ace and Snow: a drug-dealer, a cop and a Russian mobster. Three women that should never have met and have nothing in common. Nothing but Canon: ruthless gang-leader, broken ex-con, brutal killer, kind lover and loyal friend. As Canon lies dying, the strands of her life collide in a cold hospital waiting room. | |
| Lovely ... thank you - Anna Lei - Sep-20-2011 |
| Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 24 pages | Finished | Mar-09 Honors/Awards: #85 in 2009 Top-25 #1. | |
| When Elizabeth stands before the Mother Superior proclaiming her love for Lai, she never imagines how her stance will change the life of the woman before her and lead her down a different road than the one she has been walking for the last fourteen years. | |
| Nice! I hope there there will a sequel to this - EC - Mar-17-2009 Interesting story. Hope there is a sequel. - Anonymous - Mar-17-2009 Awesome read; Thanks! Highly recommend this story. But it definitely needs a sequel. - Anonymous - Mar-17-2009 this is an incredibly moving piece. i really hope that Black has a sequel in the works. it's practically begging for one. very good story. very good! - Anonymous - Mar-17-2009 Interesting and fantastic story. Hope there is a sequel please - Anonymous - Mar-17-2009 BRAVE STORY TOUCHING ON RELIGION AND THE FALLACIES OF THE CHURCH DOGMA. WELL WRITTEN. WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL FOLLOW UP ON THIS AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE IN MIND FOR MAGGIE AND BOBBY. O. - Anonymous - Mar-17-2009 Oh great story,really good,but there's need for a sequel..which is coming very soon,right Rhuarc??? - Anonymous - Mar-17-2009 Beautifully heartwrenching. A sequel is a must - Lindsay - Mar-17-2009 Beautiful story. I hope there's more. - Arch - May-20-2009 Awesome story! Truly hope for read more about Bobbie and Maggie! - LeadOn - Oct-06-2009 A very moving story... - Yani - Oct-14-2009 Beautifully written. I sincerely hope there will be more. - Brighteyes - Mar-27-2010 oh gosh...one of my favorite short stories from this site..very well written..it draws you in..the emotions are very real.i hope there is some kind of sequel to it..even just another short story - green09 - Mar-14-2011 Whaddaya mean "The End" - Anna Lei - Sep-20-2011 A sequel pleeasseee.. - Anonymous - Feb-03-2012 A sequel pleeasseee.. - Anonymous - Feb-03-2012 Well written. This is a "touchy" subject and speaks to all, whether religious or not. A very good example of the short story genre. Highly recommended. - Liv - Aug-15-2017 Well written. This is a "touchy" subject and speaks to all, whether religious or not. A very good example of the short story genre. Highly recommended. - Liv - Aug-17-2017 |
So be it by
| Original / Uber | Futuristic | Alternative | Drama | Novella - 103 pages | Finished | Mar-10 | |
| Falling asleep in your own bed is great. Walking up in a strange new world is not. But what happens when you realise it is not a dream or a joke and rescue will not arrive? | |
| I voted for this one in the writing contest. Futuristic yet primitive setting. Compelling characters, excellent writing. Some of the images have been stuck in my mind for days. Nice work! - offhermeds - Mar-16-2010 I thought this was a winner!!! Interesting handling of an interesting premise. Don't miss this one. - Anonymous - Mar-17-2010 Thanks Rhuarc Black for a phenomenal story. - Dusty - Mar-17-2010 Another good one by RB. One of my favourites in the contest. Well-written, unusual setting, very interesting way of writing the characters and action. Great job indeed. - Condorcet - Mar-18-2010 love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Atigh - Mar-19-2010 **** SPOILER ALERT **** hmm.. no sequel? i guess not. good read but sad ending. ~sniff~ - bella - Mar-21-2010 **** SPOILER ALERT **** I liked it but an explanation is missing. And the end is a downer - Anonymous - Mar-22-2010 **** SPOILER ALERT **** Fast paced. Free of useless prose. Makes you feel like you're there. Makes you think. Shocking & abrupt ending that leaves you wanting more, nevertheless it's an understandable & plausible ending. Totally engrossing read. - IB - Mar-22-2010 This is a wonderful story, well thought-out, without trying to impress with big sci-fi/fantasy ideas and still managing to be unique and thought-provoking. I read it in one sitting and recommend for others to check it out. I'm only sorry that I didn't manage to read all the stories from the first Athenaeum Challenge in the one month time, and so I didn't vote. If I had, So Be It would have been among my top three favourites. - M. - Mar-26-2010 One of my top three choices - would have liked to know more and have the story continued. - bookgeek - Mar-29-2010 I definitely recommend this. It's as mentioned by another reviewer, thought provoking, interesting and really well written. If you start, just don't get put off by the first few pages because you'll miss out!! - Anonymous - Apr-01-2010 Primitive Futuristic - Ooohhhh I love these kind of stories. Good Job - Anonymous - Apr-20-2010 love it - Anonymous - May-19-2010 Loved the story. - rosii59 - May-29-2010 Finally a fresh sci-fantasy story! Unique concept and the story and characters remain with you for a while. - Jean - Sep-10-2010 That was a terrific story. Wish I knew why they were taken. Yes... a sequel would be lovely. Lots of gaps to explore. Rhuarc - I've enjoyed all your stories. - Anonymous - Mar-27-2011 Loved it...sequel please? - Anonymous - Jul-25-2011 Beautiful tale - Anna Lei - Sep-21-2011 I have never let the need to rate or review any of the amazing stories I have read on this site before this.... But I just have to say that this story was more than amazing. It took a crazy scifi plot, a gruff, no nonsense, yet scared main character that was determined to be anything but a heroine, and made an entrancing story exploring what it means to be human. So be it..... Indeed. - Jade - Jan-22-2013 I keep coming back and reading this and I can never get enough. Truly a superb story. So different and yet comes together really amazingly. One of my favorite stories ever. - Niyah - May-31-2013 A must read!! Really well written and completely engaging. - Anonymous - Aug-18-2017 |