Fiction

Midnight Debates and Shared Laughter: The Best Advice

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Once upon a time, in the charming chaos of a small coffee shop nestled in the heart of a bustling city, a group of friends gathered around a worn wooden table, their laughter mingling with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. As they sipped their… Read more

08/07/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Comedy, Daily Prompt, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Jokes, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Prose, Psychology, Quotes, Secular View, Short Story

dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2846
Imagining a Meal Between Cartoon Rivals

If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be? If given the extraordinary opportunity to share a dining experience with a fictional character, I wouldn’t simply choose one but rather revel in the delightful chaos of having dinner at the same table with both the ever-ambitious Wile E. Coyote and his… Read more

07/24/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Cartoon, celebrity, Daily Prompt, Fiction, My Thoghts, Related Information, Secular View, Tenor, YouTube Video

#daily prompt, #roadrunner, dailyprompt-2832
A Prophetic Nightmare

The velvet dark begins to fray at seams,Where logic falters in the gale of dreams.A thunder rolls upon a phantom track,With no bowed head to guide the spirit back.The rider gallops, wild and unrestrained,A heart let loose, a reason unentrained;Where intellect once held the steady rein,Now pulse and passion gallop through the vein. I stand… Read more

07/16/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Fiction, health, Mental Health, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Related Information, Secular View, Tenor, YouTube Video

#frantic mind, #rider gallops, #Seeking the truths, #shadows bloom, #watching gaze
Utopia in America

In the not-so-distant future, nestled within the vibrant tapestry of America, emerges an extraordinary tale set against the backdrop of a tumultuous epoch that spanned from 2030 to 2035. This is my narrative about a remarkable Utopian society born from the ashes of a brutal civil war—a time when the resilient citizens of this great… Read more

07/14/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Event, Fiction, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Prose, Secular View, Short Story, Tenor, War

#civil war, #courage and tenacity, #liberty and dignity, #oppressive regime, #tyrants
Why Some Sequels Surpass Their Originals

When it comes to sequels in the realm of literature and cinema, a prevailing sentiment often emerges: most follow-ups tend to fall short of the magic and impact established by their original counterparts, particularly if they are not crafted by the original authors or creators. This observation speaks to the unique synergy between a writer’s… Read more

07/10/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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celebrity, Fiction, Literature, Movie, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Psychology, Secular View, Tenor

#audience’s connection, #narrative, #readers, #viewers, #writer’s vision
Exploring a Hypothetical Sequel to the Book of Revelation

What’s a book you think deserves a sequel? If someone were to boldly embark on the journey of writing a sequel to the enigmatic and fiery Book of Revelation, what could we possibly expect from such an audacious endeavor? This intriguing thought invites us to delve deeper into the realms of imagination and speculation. My… Read more

07/09/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Fiction, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Secular View, Short Story, Tenor

#book of revelation, #daily prompt, #end times sequel, dailyprompt-2817
Forget Them Not: an Untold Story

For many years, Janice has been haunted by an unyielding and profound desire to express the complex emotions that swirl within her regarding the plight of victims—especially those innocents who, in their most fragile and defenseless moments, faced terrifying situations that most of us can hardly begin to imagine. It weighs heavily on her heart,… Read more

07/08/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Fiction, My Personal Theory, My Thoghts, Philosophy, Prose, Psychology, Secular View, Short Story, Tenor

#immense compassion, #pain, #persistent terror, #souls who suffered, #unanswered questions
The Night a Nurse Stepped Into Legendary Roles

The fluorescent lights of the nursing home flickered gently above me, bathing the cheerful pastel walls in a soft, inviting glow. It was a Tuesday evening like many others, filled with the jubilant promise of laughter and connection, and I was eagerly preparing to perform my beloved routines for the residents; my heartfelt effort to… Read more

06/28/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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celebrity, Fiction, health, Philosophy, Psychology, Secular View, Short Story

#channeling, #characters, #gestures, #heartfelt effort, #nursing home, #transforme, #voice
Secrets of the Shimmering Glen

What’s something you used to believe as a kid that seems ridiculous now? My poem originally published on my deleted WordPress blog, ‘Whispers of Imagination.’ In fields of emerald green they dance,Small figures in a mystical trance,With clovers in their tiny hands,Guardians of enchanted lands. Their laughter tinkles like golden rain,Their mischief drives away all… Read more

06/27/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Daily Prompt, Fiction, Poetry, Prose, Secular View, Tenor

dailyprompt, dailyprompt-2805
The Quiet Strength of Solitude in Retirement

As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, he himself wrapped in the comforting embrace of solitude—a state of being that has become both his companion and his refuge since he retired. His days have taken on a gentle rhythm, a quiet symphony of thoughts and moments… Read more

06/20/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Behavioral Science, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Literature, Prose, Psychology, Secular View, Tenor

#aging, #flash fiction, #retired, #short story
The Egg and the Steak: A Tale of Hunger and Hope

In a realm far removed from the comforts of modernity, where the specter of hardship loomed large over the everyday lives of its inhabitants, two men found themselves positioned shoulder to shoulder, united by circumstance yet divided by experience. One of them was a native, a weathered man who navigated the trials and tribulations of… Read more

06/06/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Fiction, Flash Fiction, Jokes, Philosophy, Prose, Psychology, Secular View, Tenor

# #curiosity, #egg, #native, #poverty, #steak, #stranger
Where the Spirit Roams: A Digital Escape

My poem originally published on my old deleted WordPress blog, ‘Whispers of Imagination Also reposted from this current blog because of technical difficulties. I glance in the mirror, what do I see?A reflection that’s battling, ain’t really me.Flaws on display, they’re so uninviting,Got me feeling low, my confidence fighting. So I switch it up, go… Read more

06/04/2026

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Ralph Gilbert

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Fiction, Literature, Philosophy, Poetry, Prose, Psychology, Secular View, Tenor