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08/19/2026

Writing Challenge 1 - Written Tales

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Five ordinary words. One tight constraint. Write a 99-word story or a poem that uses every single one, or fail the mission.

Five ordinary words. One tight constraint. Write a 99-word story or a poem that uses every single one, or fail the mission.

07/23/2026

Gordo’s Future, Short Fiction by David Sydney - Written Tales
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A desperate robber challenges a fortuneteller who already knows his future—but the prediction she reveals may be more confusing than the gun in his hand.

07/23/2026

Curbs and Crosswalks by Dale Scherfling - Written Tales
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A chaotic drive through New York City becomes an unexpected journey into family, memory, and the moments that quietly reshape how we see one another.

07/14/2026

🌟 Ready to share your story with the world? Check out our "General Submissions" at Written Tales! Did you know? Paid subscribers get to submit for FREE through our exclusive member form. For non-members, a minimum $5 contribution is required to keep the creativity flowing!

So, what are you waiting for? Dust off those drafts and let your words shine!

👉 Learn more: https://writtentales.com/open-submissions/

07/12/2026

🌅✨ Dive into a tale where love meets intrigue! "This Evening, Full of Love" unravels the story of a traveler returning to an island promised as humanity’s salvation—only to find it kept at arm's length by the government. What happens when old decisions come back to haunt?

Check out the full story and prepare for a twisty ride of emotions! 📖❤️

👉 Read more here: https://writtentales.com/this-evening-full-of-love/

07/11/2026

🌹✨ Dive into the depths of love and sorrow with "My Mistress’ Eyes," a captivating sonnet by Michael T. Smith! Can true love shine through the sadness? 🤔💔 Check out this haunting piece and share your thoughts!

Read it here: writtentales.com/my-mistress-eyes

07/09/2026

Where To Find Inspiration for Poetry? — Written Tales’ Article - Written Tales

https://writtentales.com/find-inspiration-for-poetry-creative-sparks-guide/

A writer pauses long enough to notice small scenes—shifting light, careful wings, familiar emotions—each moment offering a place where language might take hold and shape itself into something worth…

07/09/2026

Marriage: A Memory Relived by W. Roger Carlisle - Written Tales

https://writtentales.com/marriage-a-memory-relived/

Some marriages grow richer with every passing year. Carlisle’s poem gets at what that actually looks like — the vows, the forgiveness, the desire that doesn’t fade.

07/07/2026

Join the Written Tales community for writers. Submit your work, receive a permanent author page, take part in monthly writing challenges, and publish with a literary community where the writing comes first.

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Join the Written Tales community for writers. Submit your work, receive a permanent author page, take part in monthly writing challenges, and publish with a literary community where the writing comes first.

07/07/2026

Ars Poetica — Taya Boyles’s Short Essay - Written Tales

A writer turns over the messy beginnings of a poem, remembering lessons on structure, distance, and intention as she buries early drafts to see what rises when she finally returns to them.