via Daily Prompt: Slur My will crumbled and whispered your name. I kept it waiting and now it has strength. Repeatedly, it's pulled from my mouth like a string. I am beyond fighting. A loathsome whimper slips past and traces my cheek in a tear. I scramble to keep it together. Lamenting a murdered hope; … Continue reading Fickle You (Poem)
Eddie tended to drift into whatever jobs were available that would pay the rent. Generally, he found his short term work by plucking fliers off telephone poles. He’d done everything from shining the shoes of business shmucks, to cleaning up after pampered pets. There’d even been one where he’d quietly read magazines in a corner … Continue reading Help Needed (Flash Fiction)
The hierarchy of my office was strict and thoroughly understood. It went; Pete the CEO, then his mistress and sometimes secretary, Serephine. Next came three whole floors of overstressed salespeople. Then me, the invisible janitor. It's true, they all ignored my presence like I was the bastard child of Gordon Telemarketing. I hadn't had a soul at this company look me in the eye … Continue reading Dirty Secrets (Flash Fiction)
Is it possible to turn away the murky echoes of damage done? To force your will against the backlash of evil, so carefully spun. Will the universe cease its reaping if a repenting heart begins a pure tempo of beating? It will eventually come to that very moment, when life's balance is tipped back to … Continue reading Odds (Poem)
Monty, an overfed yellow lab, snuggled into Sandra's lap. He whimpered in fear at the echoing bang of each gunshot that crept closer and closer. Sandra petted his ears and pulled him close. "It's okay baby, I got you. Those monsters won't hurt you." His stressed panting grew louder as the officers came down the … Continue reading Good Dog (Flash Fiction Horror)
A couple of days ago I was nominated by Rae for the versatile blogger award. She is an awesome person and a great blogger that just put out the fifth part of an emotional rollercoaster of a story. So check it out and catch up, you won't regret it! I'm not a hundred percent sure I really qualify for this award, … Continue reading The Versatile Blog Award
Around and around, I walk in my circle. One foot in front of the other. Carefully placed, no space for error. Head tucked in quiet concentration. I didn't realize until it was too late. I've destroyed it with an absent mind. That thing in my path. Guilt sways my steady forward march. Hesitation in every precise … Continue reading Circles (Poetry)
Why must I? Can you say? Will someone die? Will skies fall? Will plagues kill? Will floods swell? You say No? Forget it then. I'm staying home. . . Picture is from pintrist.
This story could make more sense if you begin at the beginning, only a few more words before these. Part 1! of 2 .Fishing for the Bizarre (Short Story) "Oh, Stop your hollering." The froggy creature said while it pulled to get the snapping turtle free. Meanwhile, I had the strangest experience of looking at myself … Continue reading Fishing for the Bizarre Part 2/2 (Short Story)
I clung to the mass of the slippery white seal as it dipped and twirled through the air. Darkness rolled in, he ceased to swim and warned of trolls coming near. I slid from his back and crawled in a hole, strictly driven by fear. Chills crawled my spine as I saw a monster inclined to destroy all in his wake. With dread, I realized my mistake and thought running the proper action … Continue reading A Troll Ate my Flying Seal (Poem/Dream)
