Continuous as the stars that shine by Kristena Mears Photo by David Everett Strickler on Unsplash I had never felt old before. Until now. I dropped the phone onto the table as my legs buckled, and I sank into the chair beside me. When my husband arrived, I was still there in the same chair staring at the… Read More Friday Fiction- A MicroStory
by Kristena Mears Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash The pungent aroma of fresh coffee drifted through my dreams and nudged me awake. Willing myself to keep dreaming, I ignored the hot cup I knew my husband had set on the bedside table. I didn’t want to get up. I wasn’t sure why. I just knew I didn’t.… Read More Fiction Friday – Waking Up
by Leona Pence Reggie Jamison pulled his pride and joy, a brand new 1959 Olds, into the parking lot. He strutted like a peacock into the bowling alley, he couldn’t help himself. Tonight, he was going to break old man Crocker’s record by rolling a perfect 300 game for six-weeks in a row. He spotted… Read More Friday Fiction – Strike Three
A Flash Fiction by Kristena Mears Moist droplets flowed down my cheeks as I sat on the edge of my bed. My best friend stood quietly next to me not knowing how to comfort or stop the endless tears. “Why does he leave me like this?” “You shouldn’t work yourself up in this way. It’s… Read More Friday Fiction – Desertion
I’ve posted this short story before, but it’s one of my favorites and since I haven’t been feeling well this week, I wasn’t able to do much writing. I hope you forgive me this week and I hope you enjoy this story as much as I have. Dust Into Glass “They’re glass.” “Yes, I… Read More Dust Into Glass – Short Story in Dialogue… Read More Dust Into Glass – Short Story in Dialogue
Today is Theodor Geisel’s birthday. He was born on March 2, 1904, and his love of writing changed the literary world and encouraged many a young reader to delve into new worlds and bring the lessons they learned there, into everyday life. But wait. You don’t recognize the name, Theodor Geisel? Well, how about Dr.… Read More Friday Fiction – Celebrating Theodor Geisel… Read More Friday Fiction – Celebrating Theodor Geisel