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Don't forget to bring a friend.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:14:37 +0000Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:54:59 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on October 3, 2026 The story for The story for October 3, 2026, is: "First Contact at McDuncan's" by Lily Lachance. https://www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/09/first-contact-at-mcduncans-by-lily.html Published friday, September 25, 2026, 7minute-read [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:22:36 +0000nullSat, 26 Sep 2026 01:28:56 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on September 26, 2026 The story for September 26, 2026, is Hallowed Be Thy Beans by Dr. Suvajeet Duttagupta. https://www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/06/hallowed-be-thy-beans-by-dr-suvajeet.html Published monday, June 22, 2026, 5-minute read [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:19:45 +0000Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:32:31 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on September 19, 2026 The story for September 19, 2026, is "A New You" by Travis Koll. https://www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/09/a-new-you-by-travis-koll.html Published Friday, September 11, 2026, 22-minute read [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:05:28 +0000I was working on my truck and saw something out of the corner of my eye. This is one of our neighborhood feral kitties, she lay there and watched me for about 30 minutes LOLSat, 12 Sep 2026 03:26:20 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on September 12, 2026 The story for September 12, 2026, is "Irradiated" by Hartley James. https://www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/09/irradiated-by-hartley-james.html Published Monday, September 7, 2026, 16-minute Read. [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:20:50 +0000My friends Wendeline ( big sister) and Anna, I havent seen them since i quit highschool but...i know Anna's cats are severly ill. She has a cat and a puss. Last week i keep hearing from Anna and her dearest furry friends. I was speechless by all the effort she put in them and make them healthy and shiney. The lad ( the cat ) is the slowest one in recovery but damn it , the way she tells the story is Heartbreaking.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:56:45 +0000The other day I went to a funeral with my wife. It was a strange funeral. We where the only ones dancing...Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:50:18 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on September 5, 2026 The story for September 5, 2026, is "The Break-Up Crate Incident at Wrong Turn Records" by Jennie Fernandez. https://reedsy.com/short-story/2tnpz7/ Contest #368 Winner! Written in response to: "Center your story on a character who works a regular job but uses magic to help them." Take a look at the comments as well. [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:40:27 +0000From Alpine, TXFri, 28 Aug 2026 03:07:13 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on August 29, 2026 The story for August 29, 2026, is "Forever Linda" by Rob Schwartz. https://www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/08/forever-linda-by-rob-schwartz.html Take a look at the comments as well. [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:13:18 +0000Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:39:06 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on August 22, 2026 The story for August 22, 2026, is: "The Rector's Tale" by John Grantner. https://www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/08/the-rectors-tale-by-john-grantner.html Take a look at the comments as well. [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:47:33 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on August 15, 2026 The story for August 15, 2026, is "The Last Peddler of Arch" by Laurel Hanson. https://www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/08/the-last-peddler-of-arch-by-laurel.html Take a look at the comments as well. [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:36:53 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on August 8, 2026 The story for August 8, 2026, is "Detective Raccoon" by Keba Ghardt. https://reedsy.com/short-story/wcusw6/ Contest #364 Winner! Written in response to: "Write a story that includes a betrayal." Take a look at the comments as well. [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:39:13 +0000Brother-in-law is out of town and I can't pick the winch up to put it on the mount, we'll do that tomorrow or Monday. I ordered and paid for a 9,000 lb winch, the one they sent me is a 12,000 lb. LOL.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:48:47 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on August 1, 2026 The story for August 1, 2026, is: "The Darkest Point of Night" by J. Moody-Paiges. https://reedsy.com/short-story/4bap3x/ Contest #354 Winner! Written in response to: "Write a story about someone coming back home — or leaving it behind." as part of Is Anybody Out There?. Take a look at the comments as well. [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:37:02 +0000I picked out new wheels for my truck, I haven't said yes yet because he hasn't given me a price yet, but hese are what I want.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:29:58 +0000Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:10:27 +0000nullSat, 25 Jul 2026 01:47:28 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on July 25, 2026 The story for July 25, 2026, is "The Wingless Butterfly" by Wajad R. Basha. https://www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/07/the-wingless-butterfly-by-wajad-r-basha.html [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:17:08 +0000For comments or suggestions, email alpinetx79830@gmail.com Please join us for our next chat in #readers_corner at 8:30 P.M. (EST) on July 18, 2026 "11th District, 13th District" by Zary Fekete. Second or third story by this author. https://www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/06/11th-district-13th-district-by-zary.html [If the above link does not take you to the story, copy it and paste it into your browser window.] And yes, I checked the date, time, story title, author, and link before posting If you have any problems or questions, just email me at the email link above. Kiwi IRC link: https://www.koach.com/web mIRC Users: /server -m chat3.koach.com:6667 -j #readers_corner I hope to see you all at our chat. Don't forget to bring a friend.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:50:24 +0000