Bruce Curle `
Bio
A Fifty something male that enjoys writing short stories, scripts and poetry. I have had many different types of work over my lifetime and consider myself fairly open minded and able to speak on many topics.
Stories (83/0)
Gargoyles (1972)
Gargoyles" (1972) - A Forgotten Gem in Made-for-Television Cinema Long before TV series or movies like "Buffy," "I Know What You Did Last Summer," or "Walking Dead," there emerged a made-for-television movie that left a lasting impression on its viewers. "Gargoyles" captivated audiences, sparking discussions at workplaces and coffee breaks for weeks to come.
By Bruce Curle `14 days ago in Horror
- Top Story - May 2024
The Invisble amongst us Top Story - May 2024
"In January 2021, I was driving to see my mother at a local hospital. Traffic halted suddenly, and I was so happy I did not strike the vehicle in front of me. I gazed up in my rear-view mirror just as the vehicle behind struck my little sub-compact vehicle. "
By Bruce Curle `14 days ago in Psyche
Your Gift Shall be Your Death
Preface. Writers are often asked where they start a story: at the beginning, the middle, or the end. Sometimes, there is no answer to this age-old question. Parts of this story may be fact-driven, or it may be just a fantasy or a bad dream driven by a concussion in a serious auto accident. We will let you, the reader, be the judge. One thing is for sure: By the end of this short story, the reader will know it was not created by A.I.
By Bruce Curle `17 days ago in Horror
How to Understand and Appreciate Life Coaching
How to Understand and Appreciate Life Coaching Preface When one looks at the cycle of Life, one slowly begins to understand how dynamic and ever-changing it can be. Life has so many challenges, opportunities, and moments of self-awareness. With all the complexities of Life in this century, more and more individuals seek support or guidance to give their lives more clarity and fulfillment. Life Coaches have emerged as a powerful tool of support for people. As you read this article, you may learn or at least understand how a well-trained and disciplined Life Coach will empower, benefit and guide people in their daily lives or tough decisions.
By Bruce Curle `18 days ago in Longevity
Act One, Sixty Year Olds Screen Odyssey
Mark Edward had been doing acting and background movie work for over four decades. It was never his bread-and-butter occupation but rather a refuge/escape from the demands of his full-time job, which often meant working with street-entrenched youth, street people, and parolees. Acting and background work allowed Mark to escape his life and become someone else for a few hours. He had enjoyed meeting new people and sometimes found that some took themselves far too seriously while others seemed to go with the flow. Some professional actors he would brush against on sets were funny, polite, and kind to those around them. Others, though, were pompous asses who appeared to believe the production or series would fail without their presence. This also often applies to crews, directors, and others on set. He thought of all these things, but today was different.
By Bruce Curle `18 days ago in Fiction
This is the Prayer & Confession
Today, September 3rd, 2023, was a day of change in our home. I watched my adult son borrow my old truck to move more of his things to his first home, which will be entirely his own. Suddenly, the lyrics of Harry Chapin's song "Cats and the Cradle and the Silver Spoon" came to mind.
By Bruce Curle `9 months ago in Confessions
Twelve Minutes to Moscow
The Business was proving difficult as the Russian / Ukrainian conflict continued. Everyone was surprised at how well the Ukrainian military fought the Russians to a standstill and forced the mighty Russian army to flee in a panic. However, Stanley's Business suffered greatly, and he had successfully imported specialty vodka and other spirits from Eastern Europe. Sanctions had hurt the importance of the goods that came from Russia. Worse, some of his long-time clients wanted to avoid doing business with him if any goods came from Russia.
By Bruce Curle `about a year ago in Fiction