Sue “Hello folks and welcome! I’m your host Max Maxim and what time is it?” The same fake studio audience recording that had been used for the last twenty years cheered and applauded. “That’s right, it’s time for tomorrow’s weather.” With the pencil thin microphone in his right hand, he walked ten stepsContinue reading “You’re next: a short story”
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Coreopsis 19 a
Orion walked further downstream. He made himself comfortable under an oak tree. His miserable silence was interrupted by the rustle of leaves beside of him. He looked over to see a small pair of black shoes with artificially browned feet and legs attached to them, standing beside of him. “Disappointed?” Floria’s voiceContinue reading “Coreopsis 19 a”
Coreopsis 18 c
“Are you here to badger me some more?” Sarah snapped. The Count rested his hands on her shoulders. “No, I only wanted to apologize.” “Thank you.” He stood there staring across the lake. Neither of them moved. “What?” She barked. “What do you want?” The Count wasContinue reading “Coreopsis 18 c”
Coreopsis 18 b
Sarah went outside finding the path by the wall the Count told her about. The path led to the river. There on the sandy bank she stood watching the calmness of the water drift past; her mind a million miles away. “I was afraid you wouldn’t show.” She didn’t acknowledge hisContinue reading “Coreopsis 18 b”
Coreopsis 18 a
Sarah stood in front of the full-length mirror in her chambers. She thought it was odd calling living quarters ‘chambers’. The space that she was staying in was bigger than her house. As she looked in the mirror, she smoothed out her skirt. She had lost a couple pounds but it wasContinue reading “Coreopsis 18 a”
Coreopsis 17 b
Sarah had just lain down when there was a knock at her door. She flipped on a lamp, “come.” Orion entered her room with a wild look on his face, “what’s wrong?” “I want you to meet someone.” “Orion, it’s two in the morning.” “Humor me.” He was upset. SheContinue reading “Coreopsis 17 b”
The Snake and the Rabbit
I’m at it again. I’d like to thank Ted for writing an amazing review that he has allowed me to use. https://www.amazon.com/Snake-Rabbit-Jolene-Rice-ebook/dp/B0HBNHNLW6 At the time of working up this post, the paperback was ready as far as KDP was concerned but it hadn’t showed up on Amazon yet. 🤷♀️
Coreopsis 17 a
Juliah had just gotten out of the tub. Michael was standing at the foot of the bed naked. Exactly where she wanted him. She was wrapped only in a towel. There was a series of three knocks on the door. Michael thought it was odd that Juliah didn’t automatically answer. Instead, she wentContinue reading “Coreopsis 17 a”
It’s story time!
Your story or poem can be as long or as short as you want it to be. All four pieces below have to be used. Go wild. The only thing is, you can’t kill your main character. Post your work in the comments below. Feel free to tag and share. Here are your story lines:Continue reading “It’s story time!”
Coreopsis 16 c
Orion looked up, “Well lookie here.” He muttered. Juliah and Sarah looked up to see who he was looking at. “Count Higte.” He remarked. “What rock did he crawl out from under?” Juliah concealed a laugh. “I know he is an old friend of dad’s but he scares the hell out of me.”Continue reading “Coreopsis 16 c”
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