Author: Adriana Philips
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 45
I spend the rest of my Greek vacation relaxing at the spa and on the beach with my escort. We indulge in massages, hot ...A Swimmer’s Encounter
Every movement is necessary for my survival; to stop, even while sleeping, would be certain death. Some can lounge along the reefs and chat ...The Rice Farmer and Ox
Once upon a time, in a part of Thailand, there lived a man named Cadeo, who inherited a rice paddy field from his late ...The Island Flamingo: Chapter 44
Andre stands at the dock as we arrive and greets us. “Here are your groceries, Miss Galton. Did you and Tamara have a good ...Lily of the Valley
One May morning, on the damp ground of a distant woodland, nine cream-colored blossoms bloomed from an emerald, green plant with fresh dew sprinkled ...Chamomile Rabbit
The rural cul-de-sac stands silent as a spring morning slowly creeps on. Any human soul awake is inside with a cup of coffee in ...Hot Cross Buns
Dawn had not yet reached the English countryside horizon when the local village baker, Samuel, got to work. In its stead, fluorescent lights flooded ...Mardi Gras King Cake
The crowded afternoon streets of New Orleans were lined with the familiar colors of purple, green, and gold since January 6, Twelfth Night. Any ...Groundhog Day
On that second of February, the sky was clear and bright, and the sun’s powerful rays were felt even below the ground’s surface. The ...Roasted Onions
Catherine sat up in the creaking bed and rubbed her swollen eyes. This head cold had made the previous night a hard one to ...









