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Forbidden Love:  Shooting Stars, Broken Heart! Lucas swung in the hammock and looked up at the shooting stars; he was on his fifth drink and far from done.  The glorious sight over head was something he had only witnessed once before and made the feeling in his stomach bitter sweet.  The last time so vividContinue reading “Forbidden Love: Shooting Stars, Broken Heart!”

Five Sentence Fiction –  Lost Bradley paced back and forth, frantic, ever part of him screamed in anger and it felt like his heart was going to explode from his chest.  He ran his hands through his short hair in frustration how could he have lost it, he had torn his way through his apartmentContinue reading “Five Sentence Fiction – Lost”

Napping Blogger Award Thanks Donna B McNicol for the award 🙂   The rules for the Napping Blogger Award are easy: 1.                  Link back to the one who gave you the award 2.                  Tell us what you do to take time for YOU! That might be a hobby, a musical break, a favorite movie or show, sitting outsideContinue reading “Napping Blogger Award”

Five Sentence Fiction – Orange           The whistle of the arrow caught Ackyer off guard, he had not seen the goblin with his dark green skin but his daughter held no hesitation with her shot.  “We have lurkers in the marsh,” Januala stated as she glanced back at her father withContinue reading “Five Sentence Fiction – Orange”

One Chance Dexter moved through the thick under growth every vine, limb, and root stabbing out at his armor.  His hand rested on the pommel of his sword, he did not expect danger or hostility, his journey was not one of war. His quest was one of mending.  A wise shaman told him where heContinue reading “Faerytaleish Pinterest Contest: One Chance”

Five Sentence Fiction – Silence Achskel stood in silence, he awaited Commander Veron to acknowledge him and a uncomfortable sweat ran across his forehead as he heard the bones crunch in his commanders mouth thinking it had been days since his last true meal.  If the situation had been reversed Veron would have had himContinue reading “Five Sentence Fiction – Silence”

Lillie McFerrin tagged me for the “Kreativ Blogger Award”. The rules: Thank and link back to the person who nominated you. Answer the ten questions. Share ten random facts/thoughts about yourself. Nominate seven worthy blogs for the Kreativ Blogger Award.  The Questions: What is your favorite song? With how much music I listen to, itContinue reading “Kreativ Blogger Award”

My entry for Becca J Campbell’s flash fiction contest, be sure to check out the other entries on Becca’s site.  As well as her upcoming novel Foreign Identity. Flower Blossom Ayiana had ten minutes if she was lucky, but so far she had not been. She had two wounds as glaring proof. The shoulder was onlyContinue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Flower Blossom”

Five Sentence Fiction – Candy The light escaped the flickering candles, shadows danced around the room enjoying the splendor of the moment.  He felt her fingernails dig into his wrist as he stared into her heavenly green eyes and watched as she bit her lower lip in anticipation.  He leaned in to inhale her intoxicatingContinue reading “Five Sentence Fiction – Candy”

Once in a Lifetime The sobs and moans of the seven echoed through his head like that of a cavalry charging off to war. Deafening, it drowned his thoughts with the exception of a solitary word: why? Heart broken and numb, still he could not cry. Someone so perfect, lifeless in his arms. This couldContinue reading “Once Upon a Time Writing Contest: Once in a Lifetime”