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 […]
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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 Hanging
“I had the dream again last night Father.” “What dream, my child?” The black robed man sat down on the bench. a careful distance from the young girl. Dark matted curls fell away from the side of her face, revealing one bright, tear streaked eye peering up at him. She wiped her sleeve across her […]
The Teddy Bear War
The Teddy Bear War It started as a minor altercation. A reporter came to their country to do a story on some event that was taking place. What event, you ask? Well, the event doesn’t matter, but since you asked, it was a celebration on the outskirts of their main city. He was, at this […]
Five Dollars
“Five dollars!” Jesse looked around him to see if anyone was looking, glancing carefully at the dirty bill lying on the street half covered by the mud and grime of the gutter. He dropped the folder of papers under the books in his arms to fall close to it and prayed that they didn’t land in […]
Old Blood is Better than Young Blood
Richard looked around the dimly lit hall, taking in all the figures in groups and huddles milling about.“So, All the people here are vampires? As is the blood drinking, real honest to God vampires?” Richard asked his escort Michael. “Yes, everyone here, save for you my friend.” Michael answered, his voice soft and low, its […]
Ghost Story
Lamia walked quickly down the lane, Epona at her side, strutting in that cute way she had, tail fanning in the air and ears perked for every sound. Pulling her cloak tightly about her as a chill wind picked up and etched against her skin. Not very fashionable in this age, but she had never […]