Reversal

When I was yours, you caught me when I stumbled and kept me near to avoid harm. I know I was everywhere, so it must have been exhausting. You still smiled. Love was your lesson plan, and you taught it with enthusiasm. When I couldn't find the path, you held the light. You made certain … Continue reading Reversal

Divided

Ian watched Robin pause and look at the tree tops. She frowned. His guide never frowned when she looked at her forest. He unsheathed his sword. Reginald and Hunter did the same. "Someone--" Robin said. Bandits erupted from the sides of the rode just in front of them. They were outnumbered by the bandits three … Continue reading Divided

Wolf

The moon was bright and we howled. At the end of the dance, we ate. The best one sentence story every written: Veni, vidi, vici.I came, I saw, I conquered. Attributed to Julius Caeser. Though, your opinion may differ. Share it in the comments section! 2/24/22 "write the shortest story you can"

Matthew 19:14

The church bells rang as they walked up the steps. Anna held Dana's hand. "You're cutting off the circulation to my fingers," Dana said. "Oops," Anna said easing her grip. "I'm just..." "... nervous," she said with a smile. Anna leaned into Dana and let her beloved's calmness settle over her. The usher at the … Continue reading Matthew 19:14

I Screamed at the TV

"Don't go in there!" "Whatever. It'll be fine," Bob had said. Anna had refused and walked home. Bob was dead because she'd abandoned him. Anna stood on her neighbor's back patio, staring at the sliding glass door, the summer sun beating down on her head. She threw a brick from the edging of his perfectly … Continue reading I Screamed at the TV