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Coreopsis

First insert, part six The guard brought two people with him back from the train. There was no introductions. They scrubbed up and got to work. Dying tourches were replaced with fresh ones. More hot water arrived. Soiled fabrics were taken away. Tools were boiled. Sarah sighed, “would you asked if it’s okay to bringContinue reading “Coreopsis”

The Book

Recently, I finished The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas (audiobook). This thing is massive at 52 hours of audio time. What got me started down the Dumas trail was I read The Three Musketeers and loved it. In my friend circle, we talked about the book. One friend had to read it inContinue reading “The Book”

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

First insert, part five Sarah stretched her shoulders before rolling the elder onto his side. She looked at Orion in disbelief. “He looks like he’s been horse whipped.” The guard leaned over. Sarah could hear the joy in his voice. “Who takes a beating?” “How do you know they took them?” “So far, all IContinue reading “Coreopsis”

Coreopsis

first insert, part four The group of Motietoian’s circled the guard, Sarah and Orion. “I don’t like this.” The guard murmured under his breath. They walked through the blinding snow for what felt like an hour. Sarah was exhausted. She could only imagine how Orion felt. The group came to a cave. Once they wereContinue reading “Coreopsis”

Coreopsis

first insert, part 3 The train gave a jerk. A voice came through the object the guard was holding, “obstruction ahead.” It announced. The guard started walking fast. Sarah glanced at Orion, as they instantly followed his pace. The three of them approached the conductor, “obstruction?” They asked simultaneously. The conductor looked up and sawContinue reading “Coreopsis”

The Snake and The Rabbit

The two links below start my story in WordPress/Jetpack.

Coreopsis

first insert, part 2 They played for hours. Napped on the floor. Picked at the snacks and talked. Sarah changed from her pj’s and decided to take a walk. While the game was fun, she needed to move. Looking out the window, she learned Orion had been right in his assumption,Continue reading “Coreopsis”

I didn’t take your parking place!

People absolutely never cease to amaze me. My friend has a handicap placard. She has it in a plastic sleeve so it doesn’t curl. And behind it she has the information from the clerks office. All nice and neat. We go to Kroger one evening. Placard all front and center hanging from the mirror whenContinue reading “I didn’t take your parking place!”

Coreposis

Insert 1, part 1 Sarah jumped. Orion jumped a few seconds behind her. “What was that?” She asked out of breath. The pounding noise filled their car again. Orion got up, walking over to the door. A frazzled man was standing on the other side. “Sorry to disturb you sir. WeContinue reading “Coreposis”