Caroline sat within her childhood home. Reminiscing of the days with her departed sister. Many times they would come to this very library to escape to lands far far away. The library was grand and magnificent with more books than the average person could read in a lifetime. Most of which pass down from generationContinue reading “Caroline”
Category Archives: Short Stories
Breath of Life
“One, two, three push!” She bears down, pushing her body to its limit. Every fiber of her being joins in the effort with little control of her own. Waves of agony shake her as each contraction comes quicker than the last. She steadies her breathing, reminding herself that she is strong enough to make itContinue reading “Breath of Life”
Phoebe: A Short Story
Phoebe sat in her bedroom, softly stroking Salem the cat’s fur. The all black cat nuzzles her hand effectively while purring quietly. She silently reads the latest Goosebumps, taking care not to read out loud. Just as the story climaxes she hears footsteps coming down the hallway. She snatches the open book next to herContinue reading “Phoebe: A Short Story”
The Hard of Hearing Bear
A short story sounds too long oddly enough, so I will call it a teeny weeny story. Ant is walking through the forest looking for a friend. He comes to a frog. The frog said,“Where are you off to today, ant?”“I am off to find a friend to help me capture the sun.” “That’s impossible.Continue reading “The Hard of Hearing Bear”
No Books
A silly short story. No books. That’s what her mother told her specifically. No books on the family trip. Her mother didn’t have time for her shenanigans, and it would not be tolerated. Any mishap would be treated with dire consequences. It will probably be the last one she tags along on as a kid.Continue reading “No Books”
Gratitude
Sally and Bob were a typical American family, four kids and a dog, with a two-story house and a white picket fence. They were the picture perfect example of the American dream. One evening, Bob noticed that Sally had been under the weather lately and decided to treat her with a special surprise. “Maybe aContinue reading “Gratitude”