She stared with longing as the waves crashed against the cliffs and broke along the shore. The land was her home, but she knew she was destined for so much more. She’d always felt out of place confined behind four walls. From her earliest memories she wanted to be outside and explore. Then her familyContinue reading “Rising Against the Tide”
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Impasse or New Beginning
She’d given him an ultimatum, but he just stood there in stunned silence for a moment. How had things deteriorated so badly and yet he was completely unaware of all of it? Yes, if he thought about it he could admit she was unhappy, but he’d given her everything she could want. That should haveContinue reading “Impasse or New Beginning”
Toxic Agency
It was his dream job. He’d vied for years on the social and political laddder to reach the top, and as he walked into his pristine corner office he knew he’d finally made it. He was at the pinnacle of success, and he couldn’t be more proud. He had made it, but even at theContinue reading “Toxic Agency”
Danger Coming to Pass
She hadn’t seen the signs before it was too late, and now she was fleeing for her–how did she let everything come this far? How had she been so naive? She didn’t suffer at the hands of an abusive partner or make questional financial decisions, and yet she was fighting to stay alive and oneContinue reading “Danger Coming to Pass”
Spook-tober: Day 31
Journey’s End by Amber Averay Check out Amber’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TheEnchantmentSeries When Jeanelle of Scribble City asked if I would be interested in taking part in the Spooktober 2022 challenge, I was excited to give it a try, and nervous because I am notoriously long-winded and struggle with short stories. Combine that with an offeringContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 31”
Spook-tober: Day 31
Journey’s End At the beginning the road seemed long,Winding on and on without end. We marched the path refusing to give up,And learning many lessons along the way. Times got tough but we continued on,But together we made the trip. Now the end is drawing near,And we have finished for another year. Thank you allContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 31”
Spook-tober: Day 30
Bump In the Night by Elizabeth Averay Heavy thuds coming from the attic. They start at midnight and carry on until just before dawn, then blissful peace. I am the only one that will admit to hearing it. The others in this share house pretend not to have heard so much as a creak. ButContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 30”
Spook-tober: Day 30
Bump in the Night by Amber Averay Check out Amber’s Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/100051324984630/ Once upon a time there was a young man named Topaz. He moved with his family to a house that had been built more than a hundred years before he was born, and now he had a bedroom all to himself –Continue reading “Spook-tober: Day 30”
Spook-tober: Day 30
Bump in the Night He saw it scrolled on the wall in the far corner of the room hidden behind the dresser. Everyone will tell you the noises in the walls are just the house settling. DO NOT BELIEVE THEM! They are as real as you and me, and this house is theirs! He wasContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 30”
Spook-tober: Day 29
Shadows and Spirits by Elizabeth Averay Living in a haunted house, everyone thinks I should be terrified. I’m not. I have lived here my whole life. They say my hair should have been white by the time I was twelve. It’s still as black as ever. This house is my home, and the spirits hereContinue reading “Spook-tober: Day 29”
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