“Where are you taking me?” Katora raised her hand to undo the red scarf covering her eyes. “No, no, no.” Kai reached out to her. “Just a little bit further. You trust me?” She laughed, notes dancing upon the air like flower petals. “Have you met you?” “Touche. But wait…Please.” His lips brushed her ear.… Continue reading Turning Tides
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Until The Last
Pain. Pain, hot and sharp, pierced through Nadine’s ragged awareness. She gasped, forcing her breath inward and choking on the cry threatening to escape. She couldn’t yell out. Not here. Not now. That would alert them…alert him, to where she was. She would not let that happen. Not again. She reached out to halt her… Continue reading Until The Last
Sweet Confessions
Side by side, we sat on the old park bench. The late spring air hung heavy around us like a priest’s confessional. Unspoken words buzzed and danced about our heads with all the welcome of a mosquito swarm. I think we both hoped if we ignored the words long enough, they would disappear. I sat… Continue reading Sweet Confessions
Choices
The light changed, granting its permission to cross the busy downtown intersection, as I hurried back to work after lunch. My phone dinged as a text arrived. Without thinking, I started across the street, looking down to check. I never saw the car coming. The impact registered as my body flew through the air. I… Continue reading Choices
Dragon Born
It was dark in the cave. A soft huffing was Heather’s only warning. “It’s okay, Korro. It’s me. I’m here to check on Mari and the kits.” The huffing subsided and Heather heard scale shifting on rock. Satisfied all was safe, she lit her lantern, flooding the space with honeyed light. Curled up against the… Continue reading Dragon Born
All For a Drop
It was wrong to steal. And Jazel was not a thief. So it was with little difficulty that he shoved back the random thought that he could easily slip an extra water pod or two into his jacket pockets and not be caught to the recesses of his mind. He was an honest, upright, and… Continue reading All For a Drop
Your Father’s Song
Be still, my child. Be still and listen to the lullaby your father sings for you. Listen closely. Can you hear? The gentle lapping of the waves upon the shore. His voice is there, in the deep. His message of love for you. Listen. I will tell you, he is not gone.Your father is here,… Continue reading Your Father’s Song
Child of Night
The day the world ended was the day Joseph’s life began. The red light winked to life, bathing his room and entryway in its soft glow. Joseph blinked several times, his eyes struggling to adjust to the intrusion of even this, the most gentle of lights. While many of the Night Children complained about the… Continue reading Child of Night
Sage’s Choice
Sebastian leaned back in the chair and threw his legs upon the corner the solid oak desk. Gray eyes watched his friend pace and fidget, worrying the hem of his jacket and the collar of his shirt. “And this is why I’m glad I’m not you.” “How kind.” The answering voice was dry and devoid… Continue reading Sage’s Choice
Lost and Found
Note to self; this is why you never go camping, hiking, backpacking, or anything else that could be classified under “outdoorsy”. You are a city boy. Accept it and move on. Go, my therapist said. Give yourself some time away from all the demands and chaos surrounding you. Give yourself space to think. A space… Continue reading Lost and Found