Hidden away in the crooked coast of what is now known as British Columbia, where winter cold bites the air and sun sparkles on icy waters, many years ago did the great god Thor rest his hammer and his head. Little did he know that black Hecate watched and waited for his slumber. Stealing […]
Entryway 5000 people a year. Every spring a crowd would gather on the muddy cobblestone street where the pale gray door sat waiting to open. Some brought whole families, and some brought hope. For exactly 5000 people a year, the door would creak silently open and they, and only they, could see it happen. No […]
I thought of another story you should probably hear, but warning it is kind of gross at the end. You remember little Ryan, poor child, lost both parents within one week. Some say his family was haunted or cursed, his mother dead in that dreadful fire and his father – well, who knows. You were […]
Remember the time when we were trying to break into the house because someone (clear throat) forgot her keys again, even though she swore she wouldn’t forget – just saying. We decided to wait outside and while we were outside talking you also lost your hat (it really wasn’t your day.) You went to chase […]
I cannot lie. Sometimes it is hard to simply sit and relax, especially when Bob (we will call him Bob) starts drumming his fingers on the desk while I’m trying to work on the computer. Sometimes, I think he does it on purpose. He must, because I’ll be there working and suddenly. Drum drum drum. […]
Whenever she pictured him, he held A brush in his hand, mouth pursed in thought. Together, they imagined universes and colors and sound like the Delicate cool blue whirl of the pulsar like the ocean at the heart of every star. Whenever she pictures him, colors stain his fingers, Many colors swirled in a chaotic […]
PHOTO PROMPT – © Ted Strutz get the InLinkz code Unexpected Beauty I was not expecting to fall in love that day. Neither were you. My expectations: feel better about myself, share with those in need. Your expectations: get some food in the midst of an unexpected emergency and hope no one you know sees […]
get the InLinkz code Here’s my submission for Friday Fictioneers, finally getting back into the swing of things I hope! I’ve made it a News Years Resolution to get back on the writing boat. Happy New Year! Everyday Epiphany I’ve been numb since that day you never showed up for coffee. You have given me […]
PHOTO PROMPT – © Scott L. Vannatter get the InLinkz code Wherever you are, Ghost Cat will find you. Whatever you do, Ghost Cat will find you. Not again. I flip on the light, climb out of bed, and open my sock drawer. There she is, with her gleaming, oh-so-innocent eyes. One last mew […]
Here’s my entry for Friday Fictioneers. This week’s fascinating photo comes from C.E.Ayr. For more stories, click the frog! Gazing at the view screen, Ereenor sighed, the sound moving like thunder through the water. “Yes, the planet is mostly water,” he said. “But its people are not friendly to our brothers and sisters. Some they […]
Anne Higa 