Tag: fiction
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Someone Else
I stood awkwardly next to one of my tables. The restaurant was peaceful until a few moments ago. The air surrounding the couple was thick with tension from the moment they arrived. When the hostess seated them, neither had bothered to look at one another. Instead, the husband focused straight ahead as she let him ... -
A Delightful Clique
My Grandpa passed away a few weeks ago. They tasked me with cleaning his home, as I was the only one of my siblings without a full-time job. Going into the old house, the smell of stale coffee and dust overwhelmed me. Tears welled up in my eyes as I thought back to the many ... -
From Cursive to Curses- Part XXVII
***Disclaimer: This is a work of Fan Fiction. It is an adaptation of the characters created and owned by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. This story is not associated with Disney’s adaptations, their added characters, or story elements. *** “We’re not going to be arrested here, are we?” Rafe asked as they neared the edge of ... -
The Mystery of Cash Castle: Part 6
Bernard Bernard hurries through the train station carrying more pots and pans than clothes. Texting the maître d to make sure she has the restaurant under control, he sighs as his precious cargo rattles behind him. Several onlookers stare in either amusement or confusion as he rushes by. Bernard looks down at his shoes; the ... -
The Grave of Valkyries – Part 1
The Discovery “I have visual,” Derrick shouted. The GPR reader beeped as if to prove that it was indeed working, for once. “Take it around.” The professor waved him on. Derrick began pushing the machine around their marked grid. It was a freezing day, which is to be expected in Scotland in the early days ... -
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Experiencing Siesta Key-Japanese Style
Powdery white sand shimmers its quartz in sunlight stars twinkle on ground Singing cardinal joins the drumming woodpecker branches take a bow Fluttering pupa amidst the dense, tall sand dunes dotted flowers bloom Sliding waves ashore bring seaweeds, grasses, and more crabs party with bugs Diving pelican grabs grub by its ... -
Sins in Silence Part 1
I drove into the box, which was tucked away in the corner of the attic. I haven’t seen this box in years. But the untreated wound in my soul was beginning to fester and rot, taking away all voice beautiful of good in my life. Wherever you are, may this letter reach you, my very ... -
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Strangling Fig
It’s so easy to fall back, to clam up and go cold in the face of you. It’s so simple to let the guilt and fear take over and hide me from view. I can just tilt my head and my hair covers my face obscuring the features beneath until I’m only a foggy spot ... -
The Mystery of Cash Castle: Part 5
On the 27th of May, four airplanes arrive at a Monte Carlo airport. The warm weather greets each guest as they each enter a separate taxi. Nia looks out of her taxi’s window and stares out into the shimmering sea below the winding road. A soft melody from the early 70s like that of a ...