Sally was walking through the park with Daniel, feeling safe and secure out in the open spaces of the park. But as they approached the darkness of the canopy of trees above them, she hesitated, and Daniel gave her a confused look. He asked, "What's wrong? You are perfectly safe with me." But, still she... Continue Reading →
Agent Xerxes looked out at the lightning that threatened his life, and he wondered when the authorities would allow him to return home. It has been ten long years on this abominable planet, and he just wants to return to his people. Admittedly, he had volunteered to come to Earth to see if he could... Continue Reading →
Mark was enjoying dancing with a sweet little thing named Nanette at the party that his friend, Jonathan, had invited him to attend. The place was literally like a zoo, with people dressed as different animals. There were lions, tigers, and bears. Oh my! He had dressed as a tiger, complete with striped shirt and... Continue Reading →
Sharon saw nothing she wanted. "Going back for my money!" Written for Ten-Word Photo Prompt: Going Back from Bit2Read.
Writing for the first time for prompt challenge of page and line from The Haunted Wordsmith: Page 195, line 4 from any book. Write a story that includes the line. Marion, switching off the percolator and bringing two... Learning Curve, Catherine Aird Marion, switching off the percolator and bringing two cups of coffee to the... Continue Reading →
Carol looked forward to having her son, Todd, visiting from his new home in Australia. It had been too long since she had seen him. She had great plans for the two of them, including cooking classes at the local mall and tickets to see a jazz legend at the university. To share your interests... Continue Reading →
Marcie sat in the classroom with a lugubrious look on her face, afraid that she had not studied enough to pass the exam. She was still angry for letting Daniel pressure her into going to see a movie, after telling him that she needed to be studying. He had sneered and said, "You are a... Continue Reading →
George wanted one piece of Anya's delectable apple pie. His wife, Julia, the "diabetes police," kept a tight lid on what he ate. She had good intentions, but sometimes a man gotta have what he wants! George hid the bike in the bushes, with Midnight, sitting placidly on the seat. He walked over to Anya's... Continue Reading →
Caleb wondered what the glowing lights were that suffused the moss on the stone wall surrounding his cottage. His wife, Jackie, told him to stay clear, for he had no idea whether the light was dangerous. But, Caleb just laughed at her, remarking on her many anxieties that kept her from enjoying life to the... Continue Reading →
This day was summer when the sun shone, and biting winter when clouds overtook the sky, a tumultuous mix of seasons in the span of an afternoon. I didn't know whether to build a fire or turn up the air conditioner. Either way, it was a day when Joshua and I were both off from work,... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 