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all that truly matters
The petals shone brightly as they fell, the promise of spring hanging sweetly in the air. Buckshot smiled, wondering when he had last seen peach trees blossoming in April, certainly not here in New Mexico, but the answer was slow in coming. He was so tired, so very tired as he reclined on the floor of the storage room that he completely forgot why he was even there.
By John Cox2 months ago in Fiction
The Path to Salvation
The late autumn evening air filled the monk's lungs, but it wasn't the season that chilled his bones. The heavy-handed presence of evil he had sensed upon entering the woods surrounding this mountain village had not bothered to conceal itself from him.
By Made in DNA2 months ago in Fiction
Bless me Father. Runner-Up in Nothing But Voices Challenge.
"Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been four weeks since my last confession." "Name of the Father, the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
By JBaz2 months ago in Fiction
A Name is a Weapon, a Name Is a Balm. Runner-Up in Nothing But Voices Challenge.
"Emma?" "Every other baby girl since '93 has been named Emma." "I don't mean Rachel's Emma. I mean, like, Austen's Emma."
By Jennifer A. G.2 months ago in Fiction
Affection and Healing for Yourself
During the night of the last quarter moon, I gathered my ritual supplies. I carefully handled the chunk of black tourmaline that would protect me from your overall negative and narcissistic energy. I carefully walked the house with my stick of selenite in hand, asking the universe to cleanse our working space.
By Alisha Wilkins ✒️🦋🖋️2 months ago in Fiction
Beach Vibes . Content Warning.
I was already in a great mood, but as I step out of the car, the warmth from the sun hits my face and I feel even better.
By Sandy Gillman2 months ago in Fiction
Silence is Golden
"Dad?" "Dad? Are you.. ..there? "Daaaad?? Where are you??" "I'm right here, Bill. Didn't I say I'd be right back?"
By Mack D. Ames2 months ago in Fiction
Gunshots at Meadow Brook Acres. Content Warning.
"Is that the guy Ron, you are talking to?" "Yes, he is ordering, he must have fallen off the wagon. I haven't seen him for a long time. Cindy told me, he had moved back home and he had gotten clean."
By Gregory Payton2 months ago in Fiction
The Call
“Hello.” “Don’t hang up.” “Goodbye.” “PLEASE, don’t hang up.” “You shouldn’t call.” “You said you loved me.” “I said it a million times, and I meant every one.”
By The Invisible Writer2 months ago in Fiction
How, Too
Many people wonder how, too. You are not alone, and I am an expert. I will teach you how, too! First, you need to remit a small application fee and fill out an application describing the nature of your financial situation and how often payments will be made, as this will have great bearing on how well I teach you how, too.
By Harper Lewis2 months ago in Fiction
Table for One. Runner-Up in Instructions Included Challenge.
Stage One First, you must make your significant other feel comfortable in their surroundings. Ensure you show them respect, make them their favourite meals, listen to their stories and respond appropriately to them.
By Sam H Arnold2 months ago in Fiction
Tea?. Winner in Nothing But Voices Challenge.
“Thank you so much for coming.” “Of course.” “It means a lot.” “How are you holding up?” “I’m fi-” “Is that Maggie bloody Jones? I haven’t seen her in donkey’s years. She’s looking old.”
By River and Celia in Underland 2 months ago in Fiction