http://slow.writerscafe.org/Sydelle The original writings of author Sydelle Houston en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776073815 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Some musings about a feline who helps writers finish what they started http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sydelle/2099022/ I was honored to know and love a huge cat for 17 years of his life. 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Enjoy! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sydelle/272974/ This was a winning short story competition entry from last year that I have been re-working to turn it into a novel. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sydelle/272699/ When soulmates meet, they'll do anything to stay connected http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sydelle/272691/ Animals can sense a kindred spirit, and the power to communicate is a special God-given talent. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sydelle/270269/ My grandmother traveled her final journey four years ago. This is a tribute to her, she would have been 100 on September 23rd. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Sydelle/267789/ Another one of my Hot Pages erotic collection. 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