Originally written in August of 2010… Caleb’s hand trembled as he put the bottle to his lips. He was shaking so much that a part of him was scared he would drop the bottle. Another part of him didn’t care. That part would be just as content with watching the glass shatter as with drinking … Continue reading Faith
Fiction
Mess
Originally written in June of 2010… “This is just a mess,” said Ellie as she stared at the painting. Tom just scoffed at her comment and said, “No, it isn’t! The artist is clearly expressing his anger in this one!” Tom was doing a really good job of trying to make it sound like he … Continue reading Mess
We Can’t Be Friends
"Why weren't you there?" Christine asked the question, trying to fight her tears. Ronald looked her in the eye and knew she was fighting a losing battle. He knew the tears would come and he knew that anything he had to say, if he remained honest with her, would only give her a stronger reason … Continue reading We Can’t Be Friends
Courage
Originally written in May of 2010… Oz had been facing some dark days for quite some time. It had been 12 years since little Dorothy Gale dropped into Munchkinland. 12 years since she took that fateful trip down the Yellow Brick Road, meeting friends and enemies alike. It had been 12 years since the Lion … Continue reading Courage
Letting Go and Hanging On
I wonder if she’s going to call… He kept thinking those same words over and over again. He didn’t like to admit that he was obsessing, but that’s exactly what Tim was doing. Tim had gone out with Cindy just once and he hadn’t seen her or heard from her since. But that wasn’t for … Continue reading Letting Go and Hanging On
Alchemy
It sounds ridiculous, right? The ability to turn objects into gold. That’s what I thought until I watched it happen in front of my eyes. I still have a hard time believing that what I saw actually happened. It’s as if I can’t trust my own senses. But it was plain as day. The old … Continue reading Alchemy
Carnival
This week, our Sunday Scribblings prompt is Carnival. If you decide to write a post based on this week’s prompt, be sure to go back here and share your link so everyone can see how you interpreted things! Here’s what I did with it… "I'm not going," said Rachel as she dropped down to the sofa and propped … Continue reading Carnival
The Adventures of Lois Lane – Chapter 3
Chapter 1Chapter 2 Lois Lane, Superman, and all related characters are property of DC Comics. "Lane! Get in here!" How does he know?! Lois thought. No sooner had she stepped off the elevator and entered the newsroom had Perry White called her into his office. She was in no rush to answer his call; certain … Continue reading The Adventures of Lois Lane – Chapter 3
Demands
I was bound on the floor just like the rest of them. My hands were behind my back, tied up with the same sort of plastic things they use for handcuffs these days. I knew they couldn’t hold me if I didn’t want them to. But here I was, sitting uncomfortably, a hostage along with … Continue reading Demands
Lost
This week, our Sunday Scribblings prompt is Lost. If you decide to write a post based on this week’s prompt, be sure to go back here and share your link so everyone can see how you interpreted things! Here’s what I did with it… "Here he comes," said Ted, "I swear, you could set your watch by how … Continue reading Lost
The Confusing Middle 