The funeral had been a disaster, what with their children screaming at his retreating form. According to them, he was responsible for their mother getting cancer. Everyone tried to hush the teenagers, but the accusations rang in his ears. Every time it seemed the tears had run out, it would not be long before he... Continue Reading →
Prompted: As Fast as You Can
It was good to be home after a bad day. Ty entered the kitchen from the side door, but was surprised that there were no smells of dinner having been cooked. Disappointed, he went to the freezer and picked through the frozen fare. His mother kept buying this stuff in spite of a determination that... Continue Reading →
Lull of the Storm
The woman was drenched and her boots were full of mud, yet the door had yet to oipen. The sounds from within made it evident that no one had retired, but the door had been bolted. Miriam could well guess why, thinking of sort of family that her mother had married into. There was light... Continue Reading →
The Nightmare Plague: Eyes of Violet
Marley was leaning back on a rock staring into the distance when Barnabus returned. Although he made no sound, she always knew when he was near. He sat and leaned on the rock just close enough for their shoulders to touch. She turned her head and looked at him out of the corner of her... Continue Reading →
The Nightmare Plague: The Children of Bilal, Complete
He stood on the roof’s edge, sweeping his gaze across the city. So many were sleeping peacefully elsewhere, but this place was alive with sounds of life. Street vendors were gaily calling out to those passing by, bright lights cast their colors across those searching for tonight’s pleasure, and over all of this were the... Continue Reading →
The Nightmare Plague: There Are No Heroes, Complete
Marley walked around the group, watching their training with a critical eye. She was pleased that Leticia was holding her ground against Janice and his axe. Montrose was showing an equal level of skill against Hamish’s heavy claymore. With the danger approaching, she was determined to make certain that everyone was prepared for the battles... Continue Reading →
The Nightmare Plague: The Children of Bilal, Part Three
Reassuring himself that the brothers were safe, the bear slipped back into the night, searching for the next task. Retracing his steps, Bilal could again hear the sounds of merriment, but something caught his attention. There was a pile of fabric stuffed behind some bins and, when it was pulled into the light, he was... Continue Reading →
The Nightmare Plague: The Children of Bilal, Part Two
There were so many nightmares drawing his attention, but Bilal focused on two brothers. Their dreams had become intertwined, tainted by another presence. They slept fitfully, any rest disrupted by whatever was preying upon them. Rather than sitting outside to avoid intruding on their home, Bilalslipped into the small apartment. The dwelling was one room... Continue Reading →
The Nightmare Plague: The Children of Bilal, Part One
He stood on the roof’s edge, sweeping his gaze across the city. So many were sleeping peacefully elsewhere, but this place was alive with sounds of life. Street vendors were gaily calling out to those passing by, bright lights cast their colors across those searching for tonight’s pleasure, and over all of this were the... Continue Reading →
