Part 2 “Yes, why? From a married woman’s point of view why?” “Well,” she stammered. “Uh, the big romantic wedding.” With a coo I heard, “the dress. All the love. People are happy that you’re happy. It’s your BIG day.” “A wedding that costs at least $5,000. Half the gifts are duplicutes of things youContinue reading “The Coffee Shop Conversation”
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The Snake and The Rabbit
“All things die good doctor. To me a bird in a cage is a sad bird; they fail to hold their splendor . Their colors are never as brilliant. Their songs never as lively as when they are in their natural element. Being in that cage does bad things to them.” “Surely people are different.Continue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
The Coffee Shop Conversation
I have a secret pleasure. A dirty little pleasure. It’s oh so shameful. Once a year, since I graduated from college. That’s been a long time ago. I’m telling my age. When the hint of fall is in the air. The weather is getting a little cooler. We start dreaming of scarves and sweaters. IContinue reading “The Coffee Shop Conversation”
Once there was Darkness
“Still nothing?” Kol asked. Silence. Kessa thought Brum and Akka left. She heard retreating footsteps and the click of the door. Kol dropped the book in the chair he had been setting in. There is one piece of the puzzle that I can’t make fit. Two women were fighting over a baby who’s little bundleContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
Several days later Inspector Hopkins came to visit. This time we were all present as we spoke with him. Hopkins had developed an amazing time line of events and an incredible narrative. It was difficult for Holmes to give complements but he gave them freely to Hopkins on this occasion. And with Lizzie’s improving health,Continue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Create A Story: a prompt journal to help you write a story: page 63
Once there was Darkness
“What do you know about conenose bugs?” The silence was intense. She finally whispered, “what?” Kol held up a book. She gasped, “where did you get that?” “Shall we try this conversation again?” She remained silent. “You poisoned Sarah with lies about me before you actually poisoned her. Where is King Brum’s daughter? She wasContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
There was a knock at the door, “what now?” Holmes growled. He opened the door to Mrs. Hudson. She said not a word but handed him a card. Holmes thrust it at me. It read, Jamaal Xeteal Carib. I handed the card to Lizzie, “is this a real person?” I asked. “What kind of nameContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Whatever was in the book, Kol had focused on how to ‘do’ what had to be done. Two years after their near war, Brum brought the children back to Mecca. Kessa met them at the gate to the city with lots of cheers and hugs. They made a parade from the gate to the palaceContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
With each passing day, Lizzie was getting stronger. But she was far from being over her torture. I call it torture for there is no other way to describe what happened to her. One day in early summer, I came into the parlor to find her sitting in the window. “Dear lady, how are youContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
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