Tag: death of a family member
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The Frozen Lake
I sat in silent contemplation, watching mindlessly as the icy flakes drifted silently to the ground. I glanced over and saw my skates sitting on the floor, untouched for the past three years. I haven’t worn them since… I turned my attention back to my grief journal, the blank pages staring back at me. I couldn’t write anything ... -
The Linux Mysteries-Part Ten
Part Ten The twinkle alarm blaring from Harry’s cell phone awakens them both. Stuart pops his head up and glances around the room. “Time to get up already?” asks Stuart, trying to untangle himself from the blankets. “Yea, it’s one o’clock already. Sorry buddy, no time for snoozing,” Harry chuckles as he wanders to the ... -
The Linux Mysteries- Part Nine
Part Nine Stuart throws his food wrappers in the trash can and drinks the last drop of coffee, then tosses it in the trash can too. Harry and Stuart make their way to the airport’s front entrance, rolling their suitcases behind them. A black SUV pulls up to the curb, and the driver asks, “Are ... -
The Linux Mysteries- Part Eight
Part Eight Harry and Stuart are boarding the plane. They check their tickets for their seat numbers while squeezing past an older woman with a large leopard duffel bag. After passing five rows of seats, they find their places. Harry stuffs both their suitcases inside the compartment box above the row of seats. Stuart watches ... -
Running Home: A Heart Without Understanding
My dad worked harder than anyone else I knew. Life on the poor farm wasn’t easy, but he always wore a smile through the most tiring of days. Daddy always carried himself with a sense of joy and pride for his family while never wanting us to feel like we were on a poor farm, ... -
The Linux Mysteries- Part Seven
Part Seven The vibration and chimes from the alarm clock on his cell phone echo into Stuart’s ears and scares him awake from a deep sleep. Stuart uses his arms to push his body up. He leans against the headboard of his bed, rubbing the crusty particles out from the corner of his eyes. His ... -
The Linux Mysteries- Part Six
Part Six As soon as Stuart walks in the front door, he heads straight into the kitchen to pour himself a glass of ginger ale. His stomach makes all kinds of noises and full to the rim. He slowly strolls upstairs, and on the way to his bedroom, he knocks on his mother’s door to ... -
The Linux Mysteries – Part Five
Part Five Stuart grabs his navy blue suitcase out of the hallway closet and places it on his bed. He slowly walks to his dresser as he mumbles under his breath what he should pack. Three pairs of boxers, socks, and tank-tops go on the left side of his suitcase. I wonder what the weather ... -
The Linux Mysteries – Part Four
Part Four He presses the unlock button on the car key and hops in. Then, he places his cell phone in the place holder on the dashboard and dials his friend, Harry’s phone number. “Hey Harry, are you at the precinct?” “No, not yet. I am at Tim Horton’s. Why—is something up?” “Yea. I need ... -
The Linux Mysteries – Part Three
Part Three Stuart knew his grandmother was calling out to him immediately. She is the only person who calls him Stuey. He keeps his eyes on the gentleman wearing the sharp pinstriped gray suit. The gentleman pushes his way through the crowd with one hand remaining inside his pocket, holding onto grandma’s key. Stuart turns ...