Julia heard the call at the worst possible moment. She had finally been having a conversation with her father. It was the conversation she had been putting off for nearly a year. The conversation that she felt sure would finally reveal if her father blamed her for her mother’s death. But the horn sounded far … Continue reading The Call
Fiction
Present
“Present!” yelled Kimberly, just loud enough for her elderly home room teacher to hear her. After hearing her name called, she decided to tune everything out until first period. She had a lot on her mind and really didn’t want to deal with anything until she absolutely had to. If she could have, she probably … Continue reading Present
Muse
“You can’t break up with me! You’re my muse!” Brad shouted in the middle of the coffee shop, very nearly making a scene. “First of all, lower your voice,” Ginny said, trying to save herself from a little embarrassment. “Secondly, I’m your ‘muse?’ You haven’t written anything substantial in almost a year. And it’s been … Continue reading Muse
Captivate
Originally written in July of 2011… Mere moments after meeting Emily, he knew that she would have the uncanny ability to captivate him completely. Kent Fisher never believed in love at first sight. In fact, by the time he had finished college, he had decided that love itself was something that simply didn’t exist. But … Continue reading Captivate
Woods
It was the middle of the night when Gabrielle ran in desperation back toward the cottage where she had been raised. It may have been dark, but she couldn’t have tripped in that darkness if she had wanted to. She knew every square inch of these woods. She knew where to step and where to … Continue reading Woods
The Next Step
Originally written in June of 2011… Once upon a time… That’s how these things begin, right? With a “once upon a time,” followed somewhat closely by a “happily ever after…” Well, if you want happily ever after, you’re in the wrong place. I can guarantee the once upon a time, but this tale does not … Continue reading The Next Step
The First Day of Spring
I love a writing prompt. Over at yoyoliving, we've been presented with a visual writing prompt and I am all about it. Click over there and participate! The more the merrier, I say! Here's my story... It was the first day of spring and it was gorgeous outside. No way was I going to let … Continue reading The First Day of Spring
Sweet
7-year-old Stephanie stood on her tip-toes, desperately trying to see the woman in the trailer as she worked her magic. Her daddy looked down at her and smiled, “Do you want to see how she does it?” Stephanie, in awe, only nodded her head. She felt the strong hands of her father lift her up … Continue reading Sweet
Better Late Than Never
“You’re fired,” said Heather calmly. She stood behind her desk, leaning on her hands and staring at the scattered papers that lined the surface. Slowly, she looked up at Tommy, the young messenger who was clearly not understanding that he had just lost his job. “Wait… what?” Tommy asked, more confused than was usual for … Continue reading Better Late Than Never
Messenger
Originally written in April of 2011… Allen ran as fast as his feet would carry him through the tall grass of the open plain. His lungs burned as he tried to breathe in and out, but he knew he couldn’t stop. The message he was carrying was far too important, and his enemies were far … Continue reading Messenger
The Confusing Middle 