Chico’s Mom

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Part 2 A jerking motion startled her awake. Yellow lights were flashing ahead of her like a kaleidoscope through her rain soaked windshield. A faint whining noise filled her ears. Clank. Whine. Jerk. Whine. Clank. This had to be a tow truck. She didn’t think people were allowed to ride in their vehicles while beingContinue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

Winter Season

Otis It was a good thing this panic attack happened on a Friday night. Looks like he slept most of Saturday away. His papers hadn’t magically graded themselves, nor did the snow amount to much. He did muster up enough energy to call Chet, to thank him for caring so much. He knew that ifContinue reading “Winter Season”

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Introduction Got blood? I did not do an introduction for this short story. Many apologies. We just jumped right in. Like the ‘Not that person’ series I’ve started; quite a bit of mail goes through my fingers. One address that caught my attention was Rushylvania. Yes, it is a real place. Transylvania is associated withContinue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

An empty love tank

I have discovered, I’m running on fumes. An empty love tank? It’s not all about gloom and dooms. So with myself, I need to be frank. ~ What would fill my empty tank? What traits do I seek from a romance? There are things I’ve learnt from past relationships I can take to the bank.Continue reading “An empty love tank”

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Part one: Bo was standing in the middle of life. At least that’s what she told herself. 50. Most people laughed at her when she said, ‘I’m going to live to be 100 and this is my midlife crisis.’ Kentucky had always been her home. Country girl born and raised. This job opportunity in GrandContinue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

Chico glow

Winter Season

Piece of work Everything was moving in slow motion. Neither the splinters nor the bullet ever hit the floor. He watched them move, an inch seemed to take years to travel. A crashing noise pulled Oscar’s attention back toward the door. It swung open, again in slow motion as a boot appeared just above theContinue reading “Winter Season”

Peek-a-boo

Photo taken with an iPhone.

Satan Lies, God replies

Our ministry group does Monday School lessons instead of Sunday School. This theme has been Satan Lies, God replies. Lie #7: The Bible isn’t relevant today. Which one of the following are you guilty of: “The Bible is antiquated. It have no relevance in todays world. The Bible is nothing but a book about JewishContinue reading “Satan Lies, God replies”

The Snake and The Rabbit

The thought of this makes me cry all over again. My friend with the iron clad constitution fell apart. That powerful, logical mind was overcome, undone. Long after the last mourner went home, Holmes stayed at the grave side. I sat in the shadows for a long time watching him. I could not abandon himContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”