Be careful what you wish for 

A cautionary tale with a modern twist? Written by: Jolene Rice  Michael Raven With anger and disgust flowing through her, Judy sat at the table looking at this bottle that cost her a lot of work. And a rat. A fleeting thought raced across her mind to pour it down the sink. She stared atContinue reading “Be careful what you wish for “

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!”

Be careful what you wish for 

A cautionary tale with a modern twist? Written by: Jolene Rice  Michael Raven “Yes.” And as if Judy hadn’t said anything Peggy continued. “It’s to be wild. Not one of those sissy pet shop raised rats. A wild one with natures blood coursing through its vains.” She balled her hand up in a fist, shakingContinue reading “Be careful what you wish for “

Coreopsis 28 b

   “Sarah.” David called to her.    James and Orion were shocked at the state of the library.    She stood up from behind the book-covered desk.    David took two steps backwards when she locked eyes with him.     “There are two paintings hanging in your house, who are they?”    He took aContinue reading “Coreopsis 28 b”

Be careful what you wish for 

A cautionary tale with a modern twist? Written by: Jolene Rice  Michael Raven With excitement and a twinge of regret, Judy sat at the table looking at the super expensive bottle. A fleeting thought raced across her mind to pour it down the sink. She stared at the sink, praying it would tell her whatContinue reading “Be careful what you wish for “

Be careful what you wish for 

A cautionary tale with a modern twist? Written by: Jolene Rice  Michael Raven “The treatment is not inexpensive. It requires a tincture made of some of the finest ingredients I can procure to ensure that the potion is effective and safe. While I am open to barter and volume purchasing deals, this potion is alreadyContinue reading “Be careful what you wish for “

The Gorilla in the Basement 

An X-Files Story Agent Mulder was slumped over his desk in his basement office. The only light in the room was the pale yellow light of a desk lamp. At first glance, he appears asleep, or worse.  Out of the darkness, a grunt filled the void. Followed by a rattling sound. As he jerked hisContinue reading “The Gorilla in the Basement “

Be careful what you wish for 

A cautionary tale with a modern twist? Written by: Jolene Rice  Michael Raven Peggy walked down the path of random-patterned slate from her home to the steel pole barn semi-hidden within a grove of trees behind her home. Judy followed behind, surprised that the building had not been visible from her parking place up theContinue reading “Be careful what you wish for “