Nicholas Shoemaker

Excerpt from my Fantasy Novel [in progress] - Realm of the North: The Land of Ruins

Realm of the North: The Land of Ruins (Book 1) By: Nick A. Shoemaker Prologue: The Land of the Law had once been a place of coexistence, blessed by the Age of Peace. The peace was disrupted when a dark and ravenous force laid ruin to everything that stood in its path. One decade ago today, the Land of the Law, a land free of government, was terrorized by this... (posted by Nicholas 64 days 15 hours ago.)

Not Alone - Poem

At times all hope seems lost, And your time has run out, Keep your fingers crossed, Give the benifit of the doubt. You have not been alone, Not once in your life, You made it out on your own, Let there be no strife. You have done it before, And can do it again, It is your time to soar, And prove you're a man. Just close your eyes, Take a slow deep breath, Look up towards the skies, And have no doubts left. You know something's... (posted by Nicholas 322 days 2 hours ago.)

They Were Always There

One of my most treasured memories within my life, is the time my parents and I spent together. We played ball, went swimming, got lunch, yet one of my favorites is when my dad and I would go camping. From when I was little, my parents let me enroll in Boy Scouts. Almost every single camping trip I went on, my dad was there with me. Even though I wanted to hang with my friends and do my own thing on the trips, I enjoyed every moment... (posted by Nicholas 322 days 4 hours ago.)

Insight On a Personal Loss

Losing someone is never an easy task to deal with. There are so many emotions that can present themselves in your time of grief. Whether it was a friend, a family member, a signicant other, or even a pet, a loss is a loss and the pain is still the same. The loss isnt always in death, it can be a divorce, losing a boyfriend/girlfriend, or someone close to your heart moving away. You must know though... (posted by Nicholas 322 days 4 hours ago.)

Falling Fast - Poem

You see the fall coming, But can't catch your breath, Try to take off running, Yet you have nothing left. Your heartbeat grows faster, And vision starts to blur, You see impending disaster, Words begin to slur. Your stomach begins to knot, With every word you speak, Her eyes put you on the spot, This love's just unique. Planning everything out, All inside of your head, There now is no doubt, It... (posted by Nicholas 323 days 20 hours ago.)

My Love - Poem

Sweetheart, you truly have no clue, The amount of love that I have for you, All I want is a smile on your face, And you to feel the love of my sweet embrace. You won me over with all that you do, With you in my life I'll never be blue, My heart was yours from the first words we spoke, I was so nervous I thought I might choke. My heart belongs to you until my last breath, You're my best friend from life... (posted by Nicholas 325 days 4 hours ago.)

Owning Your Depression

Clinical depression is a very common illness among young teens and adults nowadays. Approximately in an average year over 14.8 million young adults suffer from depression. I myself was diagnosed with severe clinical depression at the age of 14, now I am 21 years old and managing my depression successfully without medication or professional treatments. There was a point when I did require therapy due to... (posted by Nicholas 327 days 4 hours ago.)

The Effects of Bullying

In the United States, thousands of teens and adolescents are physically and verbally bullied everyday. There are a different variety of factors that can lead to the bullying problem within our country. Some of these factors include such as whether you are a boy or girl, sexual orientation, race, weight, and disabilities. A study in the school year of 2005-2006 showed that 86% of public schools had... (posted by Nicholas 335 days 10 hours ago.)