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Fire

The inner turmoil was all consuming. She stood at the crossroads of her future, and her heart pounded in wild anticipation of what was to come. The past tore her to pieces, but she walked free stronger and ready to start again. The fear burned within her soul, but she pushed it aside, and walkedContinue reading “Fire”

Memories

The dappled shadows danced over the foliage as she walked along the weathered garden path. Beating the coming chill of the approaching night was ever present in her mind. Why had she come back in the first place? This long-forgotten grove held nothing but painful memories. When she’d left, she’d hoped they’d be erased byContinue reading “Memories”

Light

She stepped deftly across the worn, moss-covered stones. The birds sang happily in the trees. It was good to be home. She’d truly missed this place so much. She’d stayed away too long. The quiet clearing opened its ancient, gauzy boughs to her, and she felt the weight of ten years lift from her shoulders.Continue reading “Light”

The Landlady

She keeps a tidy house, and only asks than her tenants do the same. It’s not that Alfred is untidy, but when he goes into the basement, anything can happen. He’s been down there for hours now. That’s never a good thing. Her eyes shift to the bell. She goes into the kitchen to getContinue reading “The Landlady”

The Boss

He’s late again. Jacob Counterfeit III looked at the empty desk of one, Alfred Lackluster, and shook his head. I’m the difficult one. He’d taken Alfred in as a favorite to an old friend, but was his kindness repaid? No. When the boy was here, he was lucky to get anything done. His head isContinue reading “The Boss”

Shadow

Shadow The sun was just peeking over the hill as she pulled out her keys and locked the door for the last time. It was a bitter sweet moment, but she was happy none the less. It was astounding how much her life changed in the last twenty four hours. She pulled the key offContinue reading “Shadow”

Kismet

As she emerged from the mist, Kate shivered as the tingle of electricity traveled down her spine. The air was eerily still. Even the frogs, her constant companions through everything went silent. “Should I turn back?” she whispered to the wind and the animals who hung back just outside of the clearing. Of course there was noContinue reading “Kismet”