She was lost in her thoughts. The desert air was beginning to shimmer over the dunes, and she was beginning to feel the heat of the sun on her face. “Write!” she heard the word deep in her heart and…...
This scene is for the 2nd draft of my novel-in-progress. It introduces the sub-plot for Chuda, who is one of my two main characters. * Lola opens the door wearing a pink, cherry-print apron over her usual black uniform, smoothing…...
Idea 14: A young woman discovers she is an atheist when a family member dies tragically. Abandoned by her family, only a friendly neighbor offers solace. “I guess I hadn’t thought about until now,” I said, curling my auburn hair…...
Year of the rock, 157th day of the cycle I am surrounded by fools and cowards. How can they not understand the magnitude of this power? Do not covet, they say. Do not wish for more, they say. We could…...
Full of supper and pleasant thoughts of the children’s loving visit with Helen before bed, made Rafe drowsy. He drew a comfortable armchair next to her and within minutes dropped into an unintentional sleep. He very much enjoyed being with…...
“Presley?” Dr. McGovern’s voice was soft. “Still with me?” I shook my head. Yet again, I’d been jolted out of a … a what? I had always chalked up the episodes to a wandering mind, but Doc M told me…...