It’s a Matter of Time Aubrey made one final sweep with the piece of chalk she had in her hand, then smooched back and leaned against the tree and looked at her brother. “Is it finished?” he asked. “What do you think?” Aubrey asked. “Doesn’t it look finished to you?” “I think most of them […]
Tag Archives: Fiction
What Lovely Roses you have
“What lovely roses you have? My wife would be so envious. Whatever do you use to fertilize them to get them to grow so full and lush?”
The dress spoke for her
(100 Word Flash Fiction) The Dress Spoke For Her It hung in the corner. A gift. A dress of dreams. Dress enough to give her confidence and courage. So, she hoped. She slid it on, it flowed down the length of her body, slipping around every contour. This would work. Slowly she strode across the […]
Before Alice
It was quite a warm day for so early in the year. Extra care needed to be taken as the eggs were hidden so they were not in the direct heat of the sun where they might spoil before being found and turning the festivities into a tragedy. I sat fanning myself under one of […]
Ode To Strangers
Prompt Week 05/15/2017 – Shadow, Photograph, Darkness, Ode to Strangers, Swinging & Sliding Ode To Strangers I see you. I have watched you from near and far. You have not seen me though. I would have known if you had by the startle in your eyes, the slight stiffening in your shoulders, the tightening at […]
The Mermaid’s Singing by Val McDermid
The Mermaid’s Singing by Val McDermid This was just a nice taste of twisted! You have a serial killer who is fascinated with ancient torture methods, is a skilled handyman and makes his own rack and other devices after seeing them in a museum and finding a picture book. You just have to love picture […]
Everything I Never Told You – Celeste Ng
I listened to this book as an audible. It was narrated by Cassandra Campbell. I think I should probably start designating whether I “read” a book or “listen”. Listening to books while I drive makes the drive so much more endurable. Cassandra did an excellent job on the narration, even in simulating the male voices. […]
Roses and Rot by Kat Howard
I found this little gem on the New Arrivals at the library and it looked like it had some real promise. Neil’s comment did help in making my decision to walk it to the checkout though. I have since been told that it is listed as a YA book. If that’s the case, I shall […]
The Small Backs of Children by Lidia Yuknavitch
The Small Backs of Children is like walking into a dream. No, its like walking through the dreams of a group of people. Its lyrical and fragmented and at times you have no idea what turn you just took and how it connects to the rest of the fragments. But, you forget it quickly and […]
Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore
Practical DemonKeeping is just one of those fun silly books. Its about Travis O’Hearn and the Demon he picked up 70 years ago, Catch. The book had a bit of a stumbling start and I wasn’t entirely sure where it was going when I first started. But, he finally found his footing and the story […]