Like black lights in a darkened room They float through the air. Hazy shimmers of rainbow bound colors That defy the barriers Of light and sound. C sharp, b flat, Beethoven’s Fifth An ode to artists everywhere Staggered arpeggios rise in hearty crescendo Only to come crashing down likes tides of ocean bliss. Still the … Continue reading »
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Of lamb chops and mutton he ate his fill, his lips smacking in delight. He still couldn’t believe his luck. No farmers came chasing with pitchforks and guns. All because the boy lied. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For the weekend those devious minds behind Trifecta decided that for this Trifextra challenge, we were to stand on the shoulders … Continue reading »
A Moment In Time
Thursday you met Viola Grace. Today, you got a brief glimpse into the Time Keeper’s transformation. Now, they meet again… “Did you ever see her again?” Tweak said. She’d been mostly silent, preferring to soak in her surroundings before conversing. The Time Keeper smiled briefly before a storm moved in and clouded his eyes. They … Continue reading »
In Time: Transformation
Thursday you met Viola Grace. This continues the Time Keeper’s Story. “At first, I thought perhaps it was heaven, but I knew better. I knew my fate. There’s no way I could have survived the fall from the train. I stood here, in this same spot, felt the pain, knew I was no longer whole. … Continue reading »
Tomato Slice
Slice. Slice. At last, freedom! Y’all have no idea how stifling Lord Tomato can be. Ser’isly. The slide of that blade was like a pinch at first, but was so fast, I barely felt anything, and now I’m free!! Her hand is cool as she carries me. She lays me on top of my new … Continue reading »
In Time: Viola Grace
I haven’t visited my Steampunk story “In Time” for awhile. This is the story containing the beloved Time Keeper. This picks up where Magnetic Personality left off with the Time Keeper sharing the story of how he came to be and introduces a new character that’s been banging around in my head. Enjoy! “You saw … Continue reading »
RemembeRED: Riptide
From the first tumultuous wave that tossed her about at four years of age to the last, this poignant tale of a woman who survived the storm and walked on the water that tried to drown her will tug at your heart strings and make you cheer out loud. This is an amazing journey of … Continue reading »
The Arsonist
The only time I see you anymore is in firelight’s glow. This is when I can feel your warmth. Flickers of memory flow through me, a reminder of our love so like that flame– grown so quickly, extinguished too soon. It was only fitting that fire would be the mistress that stole you away. Life … Continue reading »
Indie Ink: It’s All Coming Back to Me
Every time I go anywhere near Hull Street I get the shivers. And I don’t get around Hull Street often. The buses don’t go there. The closest stop is two blocks away, around the corner. I skirt around it usually, driving three blocks out of the way to avoid it. I’ve heard that you can … Continue reading »
Summer Nights
My fourteenth summer my parents chose Ocean City, Maryland. It was different, not because we’d never been before, but because we usually went to Myrtle Beach, instead. We always spent a week at the beach, but this time we weren’t. Not if we wanted to enjoy the oceanfront hotel. My parents decided that we didn’t … Continue reading »
Trifextra: Camp Fantastic
Help! Sleep away camp has gone to the goats. I’m out of here before I become one. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It’s time for another weekend challenge from those creative minds behind the Trifecta Writing Challenge. We were challenged to tell a whole story in 3 sentences. So tell me, did I suck you in? Do you want … Continue reading »
Fairy Tale {Part 4}
Last time with the princess: Fairy Tale Pt 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The princess lifted her head from the gilded vanity and looked in the mirror again. Her chocolate tresses shone from rigorous brushing. Her Caribbean blue eyes sparkled just as they always did. Her skin was creamy as it always was; her cheeks the ripened cherries … Continue reading »
Zombies with a New Name
I wake up and the world matches the dreams Living within my drug-induced screams I’ve seen too much The world says it’s not enough Yet I’ve set the darkness free Nothing more can rescue this reality. It’s in my head, I’m in your brain Zombies with a new name. Laughter on my lips … Continue reading »
Most Unlikely Hero
The world around me was so quiet, I could hear the soft padding of the field mice as they scampered through the grass. The whole world hung on a breath, waiting. I have this role I’m supposed to play in saving the world but I don’t know what it is. No one is willing to … Continue reading »
Fairy Tale {part 3}
You may want to read Part 1 and Part 2 before reading this piece so it makes more sense. The next morning, a piercing scream woke the entire kingdom. The king and queen rushed to the princess’s bedchamber only to be refused entry. Distraught, they summoned the healer. “You did this!” The queen accused, her … Continue reading »
Fairy Tale (Pt 2)
“They say you will fail.” The princess’s voice filtered through the black silk covering her face. It allowed only her eyes to show, deep and piercing blue waves on stormy waters. She was stretched out on her bed, her legs in the air, reading. She laughed at the sight of him. He turned to look … Continue reading »
Forever Love
Bottles drained of poison were clasped in ancient hands. They’d promised “Til death” and now with their legacy complete, it was death they greeted, hand in hand, their love shining from their souls. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We’ve got a new weekend challenge from the brains behind the Trifecta Writing Challenge. Here it is in a nutshell. Now … Continue reading »
I Am Woman
I am strong I am woman Alone in my thoughts I solve world peace. I am a rock I am woman I am the beginning And the end of life. I am a thunderstorm I am woman With a mood I can destroy nations. I am strong As a rock In a thunderstorm I am … Continue reading »
