These people think they are so safe. Within the exclusive, gated communities who do you think takes care of those big fancy homes? Not them, I assure you. It took no time to pick a target and secure a job. They don't see the threat. I doubt they even see the petite young girl scrubbing … Continue reading My Castle Awaits
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Microfiction Wrap-Up
I was having some some fun with Twitter prompts this week. It's difficult to write a story in only 280 characters. Admittedly, some are better than others. Practice is practice, yes? #vss365 (very short story) prompt: #Escape It was always unusual - brown eyes from blue and green, black hair from blonde. Gene testing confirmed … Continue reading Microfiction Wrap-Up
Yesterday
The love of my life shattered my heart. He moved on quickly while I struggled to find my balance. Now years later friends complain that I am still stuck. Well, they could not be more wrong. Just wait until I tell them that I got married yesterday.
My Neighbor’s Crush
He said he knew you, immediately, when he first learned my address. An adolescent game of spin the bottle was recounted - cute, innocent. I thought nothing of it until he mentioned you again six months later. Had he forgotten our earlier conversation? There were stars in his eyes, happy memories. You barely remembered him. … Continue reading My Neighbor’s Crush
Microfiction Monday! “Weird Coffee Guy”
He made me uncomfortable from the very beginning. Our first meeting on a hectic Monday morning set the tone. “You wanted a hazelnut coffee?” “Uh no, I asked for vanilla.” “Vanilla with just sugar?” “No actually, vanilla with just cream.” “Okey dokey. I hope your day gets better.” Wait, what? Our next meeting was as … Continue reading Microfiction Monday! “Weird Coffee Guy”