Short Stories

Paris Lit Up open mic (PLU) Every Thursday in English (other languages too – when in Rome, speak French) at the historic home of French Slam poetry, Culture Rapide (103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020). If you would like to read, dance, sing or otherwise express yourself, sign up is open and free to all, starting at 20.00-ish. We go until we drop or run out of performers! In any language. Or no language at all. No limits, just respect. Plus, each week featured performers from around the world are invited to strut their stuff before our rowdy but respectful audience. For this week's special guest, see: www.facebook.com/ParisLitUp Not in Paris? Join us online at "PLU Live on Zoom"! Every Wednesday from 9pm CET. Just like an open mic, but we chat a bit too. Always the same link, hosts rotate: http://tiny.cc/PLUopenmic

👋 Qui veut intégrer un groupe d'amis en cours de constitution pour faire des sorties et activités ensemble sur Paris et la région parisienne ? Voici quelques exemples de sorties proposées dans ce groupe : ❇️ apéro, afterwork, bars, restaurants, brunch, pique-nique ❇️ ciné, concert, théatre, musée ❇️ sports (tennis, initiation au golf, hiit, running, escalade, etc.) ❇️ jeux de société (poker, loup garou...) et en plein air (mollky, pétanque...) ❇️ week-end ❇️ et tout ce que tu pourras proposer. 💥💥 Ouverture, respect et bienveillance sont les valeurs qui animent le groupe 💥💥 Si tout cela te parle, inscris toi à notre groupe "Sorties et rencontres amicales - Paris" pour être informé(e) de toutes les sorties, il vient tout juste d'être créé sur Meetup et nous serons heureux de faire ta connaissance lors d'une prochaine sortie 👋 Ne te fie pas au nombre de participants sur Meetup, nous sommes sur plusieurs sites et Meetup est le dernier sur lequel nous avons ouvert un compte. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* BIEN LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CI-DESSOUS \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NB : INUTILE DE CLIQUER SUR "Participer" SUR CETTE FICHE.** Inscris toi juste au groupe et clique sur "Participer" uniquement sur les activités / sorties qui ont lieu de façon sure et certaine et qui sont toutes précédées des symboles 💥💥 devant leur titre. **Si dans le titre de la sortie il n'y a pas les symboles 💥💥 c'est que la sortie n'est pas confirmée.** Nos sorties (et celle d'autres utilisateurs) sont également publiées sur l'application gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem : 👉 Appstore : [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803) 👉 Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp) Tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici pour être informé(e) de nos futures sorties 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC) A très vite. Patrice

Le vécu du deuil est large, que ce soit la mort d’un proche, d’un animal, suite à une disparition, à la perte d’un objet ou d’une situation fortement investie… Même si la prise en charge des personnes en deuil a évolué, ces personnes endeuillées sont souvent isolées. Nous parlerons du deuil et de la perte. L’intervenante vous posera des questions afin d’approfondir les problématiques du deuil, de la perte et de l’attachement. Nous ferons appel à l’écoute sensible et à l’observation participative. Cette écoute collective permettra de mettre en évidence dans quelles circonstances nous nions la mort et la séparation. Et dans quelles situations nous différons le deuil ou retardons sa résolution.

Soirée ouverte **aux personnes qui connaissent déjà bien le jeu.** Tous les coups sont permis! Nous testerons les scripts et personnages les plus fous proposés par Blood on the Clocktower. **Recommandé si vous avez déjà une joué aux 3 scripts de base.** Si c'est la première fois que vous vous aventurez sur un autre script que Trouble Brewing, venez plutôt à une soirée "script intermédiaire". Si c'est votre toute première partie de Blood on the Clocktower (quelle chance!), rejoignez plutôt une de nos sessions pour joueur(se)s débutant(e)s, nous y expliquons les règles en détails. **Soirée enquête, bluff et intrigues aux Caves Alliées.** * Soirée "script avancé": tous les coups sont permis! Nous testerons les scripts et personnages les plus fous proposé par Blood on the Clocktower. **Nécessite de déjà bien connaître le jeu.** * Nous serons accueillis au bar "les Caves Alliées" (taverne médiévale à Paris 6ème), qui nous met à disposition un espace de jeu. * Participation gratuite, par contre nous serons dans un bar, donc pensez à consommer (Ils ont un large choix de bières, des softs, boissons médiévales, et planches pour grignoter).

Let's meet to practice Taiji Pushhands! You can suggest drills and exercices or I can also suggest to try a few things. As I am starting to develop some sensitivity to different qualities of touch and weight balance, I wish to further explore by practicing push hands with different partners of all levels and all styles (Bagua, Taichi, Yiquan, Aikido...), in a gentle, soft, and non-competitive way. Just having fun exploring what happens, what works and what doesn't. Noticing what's not working also helps moving forward in the right direction towards the real and surprising skills of internal arts I only have a few years experience of Taichichuan. There is a nice garden near Republique when we could meet to practice during the week at lunchtime, if that time slot suits you. Thanks!

Step into the moody elegance of Le Pigalle and discover an intimate evening curated by Dani — founder of Humble Warrior. For one night, you’re invited to a refined Apéro & Tarot experience where intuition meets atmosphere in the heart of Pigalle. Set within the hotel’s signature, effortlessly chic Parisian vibe, this gathering blends warmth, connection, and a touch of mystery. Guests will enjoy cocktails and conversation while taking turns for a private tarot reading with Dani. Each session offers a moment of personal insight, clarity, and intuitive guidance — a pause to reconnect with yourself within the rhythm of the evening. Between readings, settle into the soulful ambiance, meet like-minded guests, and let the night unfold naturally — somewhere between a Parisian apéro and a deeper inner journey. You will also receive a personalized crystal to take home with you. A night to sip, connect, and realign — where tarot meets the spirit of Pigalle. ✨🍸 **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Chèr·e·s Group Elements 🌌 (oui, comme les éléments d’un groupe mathématique ) Je vous partage une conférence de la série **Conférences Carte blanche** organisée par la Maison Poincaré, où des chercheur·e·s présentent leurs travaux récents en mathématiques et leurs applications 🌌📊 🎓 **De la turbulence à la prévisibilité : les mathématiques de l’océan et du climat** par Louis-Philippe Nadeau Malgré des décennies de progrès en calcul scientifique et en modélisation numérique 💻, certaines questions fondamentales sur le climat restent étonnamment stables depuis le rapport de Charney (1979). Cette conférence explore le rôle de l’océan 🌊, à la fois système turbulent et régulateur du climat, et la manière dont les mathématiques permettent de comprendre comment un système chaotique peut produire des comportements globaux relativement prévisibles. On abordera notamment : * la dynamique des fluides géophysiques 🌪️ * le lien entre désordre et structures à grande échelle 📈 * les outils de simulation numérique et de modélisation 🧮 Un temps de questions-réponses est prévu à la fin 💬 **🔗 Plus d’informations :** [https://www.ihp.fr/sites/default/files/media/downloads/20260528%20CCB.pdf](https://www.ihp.fr/sites/default/files/media/downloads/20260528%20CCB.pdf) https://www.ihp.fr/en/node/4821 💡 *Note personnelle :* La conférence a lieu un jeudi après-midi, donc il est possible que je ne puisse pas y assister, mais je la partage car le sujet est particulièrement intéressant pour les amateurs de physique mathématique, systèmes dynamiques et modélisation 🌌 Après la conférence, pour celles et ceux qui le souhaitent, nous pourrons prolonger la discussion autour d’un café ou d’un verre à proximité ☕🍷 — pour échanger librement sur les idées abordées, poser des questions, ou simplement continuer le moment dans une ambiance conviviale. À très bientôt 🌌✨ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Dear Group Elements 🌌 (yes, like elements of a mathematical group!) I’m sharing a talk from the **Carte blanche lecture series** hosted by the Maison Poincaré, where researchers present their recent work in mathematics and related applications 🌌📊 🎓 **From turbulence to predictability: the mathematics of oceans and climate** by Louis-Philippe Nadeau Despite decades of progress in computational science and numerical modeling 💻, some fundamental questions in climate science remain remarkably stable since the Charney Report (1979). This talk explores the role of the ocean 🌊 as both a turbulent system and a climate regulator, and how mathematics helps explain how chaotic systems can still produce large-scale predictable behavior. Topics include: * geophysical fluid dynamics 🌪️ * the link between disorder and large-scale structure 📈 * numerical simulation and modeling tools 🧮 A Q&A session will follow 💬 🔗 More information: [https://www.ihp.fr/sites/default/files/media/downloads/20260528%20CCB.pdf](https://www.ihp.fr/sites/default/files/media/downloads/20260528%20CCB.pdf) https://www.ihp.fr/en/node/4821 💡 *Personal note:* The talk is on a Thursday afternoon, so I may not be able to attend, but I’m sharing it because the topic is especially interesting for anyone into mathematical physics, dynamical systems, and modeling 🌌 After the talk, those who wish can continue the discussion over a coffee or a drink nearby ☕🍷 — to exchange thoughts, ask questions, or simply extend the conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. See you soon 🌌✨

**30/05 - Atelier d'écriture - découverte "La romance" à Saint-Denis** **[INSCRIPTION](https://www.ecrireandco.com/ateliers-d%C3%A9criture/ateliers-genres-litt%C3%A9raires)** Laissez-vous emporter par la magie des rencontres et des émotions, et créez des récits passionnés lors de notre atelier romance. Modalités : samedi 6 décembre 2025 ou samedi 3 mai 2026 de 14h à 17h - Tarif : 45 €

**Stage “Les bases du roman” à Saint-Denis** **[INSCRIPTION](https://www.ecrireandco.com/stages-roman)** Ce stage d’une journée propose un panorama clair et structuré des grands principes qui régissent l’écriture d’un roman. À travers une approche théorique accessible, il permet d’explorer les éléments-clés qui donnent vie à une fiction longue. Objectif : acquérir une vision d’ensemble des étapes et outils essentiels à la construction d’un roman, afin de mieux comprendre les ressorts narratifs à l’œuvre derrière les histoires. Sessions 2025-2026 : 21/09, 12/10, 16/11, 07/12, 11/01, 08/02, 15/03, 12/04, 31/05, 14/06 Modalités : à l'atelier-jardin à Saint-Denis un dimanche par mois de 9h30 à 16h30 Tarif : 80 € (TTC)

🎉📚 One Year of The Secret Society of Good Stories - Let’s Celebrate! 📚🎉 Can you believe it? It has been ONE YEAR since we took over the book club! 🥳 That’s one whole year of amazing reads, passionate discussions, unexpected plot twists, and meeting wonderful people along the way. To celebrate this milestone properly, we’re organizing a special outdoor anniversary party. 🌞🍹🎶 Expect: ✨ Delicious food & refreshing drinks ✨ A fun group game (with prices for the best readers 👀) ✨ Good vibes, laughter, and bookish discussions ✨ A chance to celebrate our incredible community together We’ll take care of the snacks, drinks, and activities, we’re simply asking for a small contribution to help cover the costs of the event and support the Meetup subscription for the year ahead, so we can keep this lovely club going strong. 📚❤️ Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just joined recently, come celebrate with us! Bring your smile, your picnic spirit, and maybe your competitive side for the game. 😄 To participate we ask for a contribution of 14€. Once you sign in, we will contact you and send you a link so that you can make the payment.

## Details Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!***

P. Desmichel - Tricheuse (Premier roman, en présence de l'autrice) Et si le monde universitaire était en surchauffe ? Juste après sa thèse et la naissance de sa fille, Vanessa décroche une bourse d’études pour les États-Unis. Un rêve pour cette chercheuse issue d’une banlieue parisienne modeste qui, en intégrant la prestigieuse université de Chicago, va pouvoir côtoyer les pontes qui forcent son admiration et, elle l’espère, publier ses travaux au plus haut niveau académique. Proposition de lecture parallèle pour découvrir le maître du "campus novel": D. Lodge - Un tout petit monde (Best Seller des années 80) Où sont les campus d'antan où des professeurs de lettres besogneux erraient comme des âmes en peine entre les salles de cours, la bibliothèque et la salle des professeurs, l'intelligence en jachère, le cœur en sommeil ?

Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!*** [Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)

Réveille l'écrivain qui sommeille en toi ! Tu as de l'imagination ? Tu as des idées d'histoire, mais tu ne sais pas comment bien les raconter ? Sur une durée d'une journée, nous pratiquerons d'abord quelques exercices d'écriture pour stimuler nos neurones, ensuite nous apprendrons à structurer une histoire captivante, à trouver une bonne fin, à peaufiner un style, à élaborer une première version... Et, suivant le rythme de chacun, à améliorer le texte pour obtenir une nouvelle bien élaborée, avec des pistes de développement futur. Ouvert à toutes et tous, expérimentés ou non. INSCRIPTION : https://www.helloasso.com/associations/les-anes-sensibles Libre d'écrire - Atelier d'écriture des Ânes sensibles. Des exercices d'écriture faciles et créatifs, pour développer son imaginaire et affirmer son style. Animés par Grégoire Maréchal, auteur de one-man show, théâtre, nouvelles et scénarios. Dernière publication : www.fnac.com/a22367234/Gregoire-Marechal-Petites-histoires-en-bleu

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

The topic for June is "Roadtrip" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.