Grace. It’s a vague concept. It’s possibly one of the most difficult concepts to grasp for a lot of people. It’s one I’ve learned a lot about – particularly in the past two or three years. Forgiveness. It’s allowing yourself to let go of the hurt, the fear, and the anger. It’s allowing yourself [...]
She was tall and lanky. Older than me… like she’d seen a darn sight more than I had in life. She was familiar, someone I knew well, but could never describe to anyone else. Someone I nearly forgot the moment she walked away. But the only one I was certain would eventually come back. [...]
Once upon a not-so-stereotypical time there was a boy. What? It doesn’t always have to be about a girl. Although there were those too of course – and other boys as well, but this story is about a boy. One boy in particular. And his name was Steve. Or maybe it was Joe. Perhaps [...]
Quick note… Life and the muses have been keeping me incredibly busy of late and I don’t seem to get to post here as often as I like. I haven’t forgotten you. I promise! Please check out my latest story on Gloaming Gap and as always, share the love!
The phone rang. I grabbed it, still staring in disbelief at the empty street. “Hello?” “Yes ma’am, we’ve had several cancellations. You have an appointment scheduled for next month. Would you like to move it to tomorrow?” “Ummm… no thanks. The reason for my psychosis has been raptured; I’d like to cancel that appointment [...]
Here is another guest piece, by my 7yo son… Luis the Great Once there was a boy named Luis. One day, Luis was talking to his friends. But suddenly, Freddy cried, “Wally is in trouble!” So Luis jumped over to Wally and lifted the rock Wally’s tail was stuck under. Then Wally said, “Thanks!” [...]
“Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” “Interrupting cow.” “Interrupting –” “MOOOO!!!” The triumphant crow of my two-year-old in the back seat of the van would be adorable if I hadn’t heard this joke a thousand times. ~ in the past hour alone. “Knock, knock.” She starts again. I sigh and glance at the dashboard clock. Just ten [...]
“I would have said something, but I knew it wouldn’t matter.” He looked at her, studied her face slowly, trying to figure out whether he agreed or disagreed. He raised his coffee to his lips, staring over the edge at her, buying time he knew they didn’t have. “Why?” It was a simple word, punctuated [...]
About a month ago, my cousin and I, who frequently encourage one another to write, decided to experiment with co~writing a story. She wrote from one character’s perspective and I wrote from the other. The following is the never before published prologue to the story published for Gloaming Gap, Sleep Tight. ~~~~~~~ Prologue:Dr. Frederick von [...]
February 14, 2009 Lamashtu Enterprises613 Mara Lane, Suite 47Gloaming Gap, PA 94823 Dear Ms. Lilith: As you know I have been a trusted colleague and faithful employee here at Lamashtu Enterprises for most of my life. In that amount of time, I can say that I have found my employment here to be, on the [...]
