Maddie and Curt were silent as they drove towards their favorite camping ground. They had packed their provisions carefully, especially the chocolate ripple ice cream that they both loved so much!. They'd stored it in a freezer bag covered with ice, in an attempt to keep it from going all mushy. Their adult children couldn't... Continue Reading →
Free to Travel Again: What Do You See?
Photo by Timor Kozmenko It had been so long since she was able to travel and enjoy the cultures of other places! Finally, vaccines are working, and freedom to move about the world has been restored. Her nerves were nearly frayed from the strain of being isolated from nature and other people! This place had... Continue Reading →
Operation Forever Love: Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge
Photo Credit: Artbyrandy at Morguefile The guilt gnawed at him, but he wasn't eager to visit her grave. He'd tried explaining to his children that he needed to pretend that she was still there and that he was still trying her patience. But his kids told him that he had to face the pain, and... Continue Reading →
We Make Our Own Luck: Sunday Writing Prompt
Walking early on the trail from his house to the village, Jonathan lingered near the old oak tree where it was believed that you could find an occasional four-leaf clover, which was rumored to bring good luck. He greatest want was to have his dress designs seem by a famous designer and be offered a... Continue Reading →
Whatever It Takes: Wordle #221
Calla's latest obsession was trying to catch the eye of Jacob, her brother Seth's best friend. In her jealousy of his beautiful girlfriend, Glennie, she felt obliged to inform Jacob of a secret she was hipped to regarding Glennie and her boss. After her brother's contestation of her narrow-minded actions, Calla made no apologia. When... Continue Reading →
Luck is a Fickle Mistress: First Line Friday
The dice tumbled and the table leaned forward with held breath. Ray stood there in the midst of the gamblers, beckoning Shari to come to him, as he thought that she had brought him good luck in the past. He was watching to see if his opponent would have a good throw. He just couldn't... Continue Reading →
An Amicable Breakup: Wordle #216
Standing in the doorway, she watched him leave for the last time, reflecting on what single life would be like again. The breakup had been surprisingly amicable, because she had comprehended that you couldn't find real love while holding on to bad love. The thread of their relationship had proven too fragile for the long... Continue Reading →
Finding Our Strength in Ourselves: What Do You See?
Photo Credit: Phmaxiestevez@Pixabay She hides as she watches them argue, wondering if this will be the last straw for her mother. Will they finally leave this place and the awful man who insists on always having his way. What is this thing called love, if all it leads to is unhappiness and low self-esteem for... Continue Reading →
The Reluctant Hero Triumphs: Three Things Challenge #419
When Aaron and Jane saw that the thieves had bolted with the sacred scroll, she told him that only he was adept at following those rogues and saving humanity from destruction. At first, he refused to even consider taking action, believing that she was in a state of denial if she believed that he, a... Continue Reading →
Bad Behavior is Always an Omen
Photo from Dreamstime.com Madilyn's histrionics in the restaurant were an augury of future behavior. Her fiance, Jason, looked on appalled! He saw her abysmal treatment of the waiter over a spoon as ominous. So, it wasn't illogical when he ended their engagement. It would've been surprising if he hadn't done so. Fictional story written for... Continue Reading →
