Finding the words
Every Tuesday they would meet at a little cafe outside of town. They would sit across from each other, drinking coffee. For an hour or two they would just exist. They talked about everything, shared their secrets with each other, the ones they couldn’t tell anyone else. They could just be themselves there in that […]
Read MoreEllie sat in her rocking chair, watching the people leave. They all came to her to give her their condolences. She held a glass of wine in her hand, but hadn’t yet taken even a sip. After the last of the guests left, her oldest, Ashley, came over and put her hand on her shoulder. […]
Read MoreThis short story was inspired by this picture I took at a red light. Red Light The sun was setting, the sky glowed pink and orange. Lucile tossed her sunglasses into the passenger seat as she pulled up to the red light. She held her foot on the brake and closed her eyes. The day […]
Read MoreSummer wasn’t what we were expecting, like many other people all our traveling trips were canceled. We stayed home and played in the yard, took one camping trip on top of a mountain away from people. It might snow tomorrow, so I guess we’re coming to the end of summer here in Montana. I’m not […]
Read More16 February Jacy sat at the breakfast nook, drinking a cup of coffee and shuffling her tarot deck. Abra came into the kitchen, she sat down across from Jacy. “We should have a party.” Abra said, raising her eyebrows. Jacy rolled her eyes at her. “Why?” Jacy asked. “Because you’ve lived here a year now.” […]
Read More15 Jacy and Abra were just closing up shop, they were meeting the rest of the coven at The Oak Tavern for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Jacy checked her phone, a text from Morgan that he would be a little late but he would be there. The front door was open when they got to […]
Read MoreThis is a true ghost story by Michael Stoneburner. You can find more his work here http://www.michaelstoneburner.com Sarah’s Grave By Michael Stoneburner I massaged the steering wheel eagerly. I’d crack a slight smile and look over to the passenger seat. His leg was bobbing up and down in anticipation. I wasn’t sure why we were […]
Read MoreElizabeth By L.H. Tupper Elizabeth woke to thunder cracking outside. She pulled off the covers and stepped onto the cold wood floor. Rain crashed on the window, lightning flashed illuminating her bedroom. The fire still burned in the fireplace, and she used it to light the candle lighter. The lightning flashed again, followed by a […]
Read MoreI have lived in the shadows Danced in the dark Music only I can hear Shadows in the corner of my eye Whispering songs yet to be sung Running through the fog Lost in the smoke from my breath A rootless soul, a mad angel’s gait Unlock the door and invite death in for tea […]
Read More14 December It had warmed up a little, but not enough to melt any of the snow. It was a cool sunny day, Jacy and Abra were driving into Merribrook to do some shopping. They walked through the Christmas decorated mall, buying little presents for their friends. Jacy was watching a window Christmas village display […]
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