Defenestration was long overdue. Our boss couldn’t lead a horse to water to drink. Yet she believes she is superior to us, But she doesn’t have enough brains to actually think. She joyfully took credit for other people’s work, Declared that as our boss, our ideas belong to her. Everyone is as blue as an... Continue Reading →
Love Isn’t Guided By Biology Alone!
It had never entered Richard’s mind that his son was not his own blood. As he watched Aiden wake from the coma, Richard felt such gratefulness that their prayers had been answered. He was still seriously shaken to discover that the child he loved dearly was not his biological son, as he had thought. His... Continue Reading →
Thank God All Men Are Not Alike: Happy Valentine’s Day, My Lovely Man!
Regina held his hand, staring at Douglas, a special sweetheart of a pirate who’d captured her heart. She’d placed a padlock there after surviving the pain of men with sugar-coated lips of deception. But he made public declarations of her value to him, playful yet serious.  Thankfully, she saw he was different. Written for the... Continue Reading →
Some Things Are Better Left Unknown: Fandango Story Starter
Why shouldn’t they help themselves, after the way they’d been treated? Alex didn’t think it was a good idea for Cathy and him to take what they wanted, just because it was handy, and it seemed no one was around to stop them. It wouldn’t be helpful in maintaining some semblance of a relationship with... Continue Reading →
Don’t Worry About What’s Said About You, Strut on in Your Red Lipstick
Surely the color of our lipstick should be a private matter. But be careful if your shade to wear is a wonderful bright red. It’s like a neon sign that announces your most erotic desires, And the more generous the layer, the more hate you must dread. The negative talk about women’s bad reputations seems... Continue Reading →
Taking a Risk for Love is Always Worth It: Three Things Challenge
Caleb believes his jet to Spain may never leave, and his first journey abroad might be jinxed. The solution to his stress and frustration could be going home, as 76 might be too old to start traveling. But he has already allowed his fears of heights and planes to prevent him from going to France... Continue Reading →
I Love Snow: I Don’t Want to Drive In It!
I loved to be sitting near the great big front window, Watching the snow fall and covering the gates and trees. There was a peacefulness in it that healed my soul, But I didn’t think of having to drive in it gleefully. I knew that we had to go to work the next day in... Continue Reading →
Does the Government Know If I Prefer Collards Over Broccoli? Weekend Writing Prompt
It is curious to hear machines talk back to me. How cunning of Big Brother to surveil us in our homes! I wonder if my social media feed is being shared, Listened to and evaluated by unknown men in black in domes. Today, with lamprophony, Alexa wished me a great day. She was curt and... Continue Reading →
It Only Takes A Second For Life to Change Forever: Fandango Story Starter
It was just for one night. It was Christmas Eve night, and we were in the McGarrett mansion, visiting one of the heirs to the newspaper’s fortune. There were six teenagers ages 16-18, three girls and three boys, including Thomas McGarrett, the heir to the throne. We were only going to do a little kissing... Continue Reading →
Living in the Joyous Hope of Christmas: Monday Wordle
Juliette couldn’t believe her eyes as she looked at the Christmas tree. Her dream of a real Christmas was coming true with the new adoptive parents. It was like she was in a fairy tale. The tree was huge, covered in tinsel, pretty ornaments, and gifts under it, some of them for her! There were... Continue Reading →
