Charmed Chaos
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Category: Flash Fiction
Freedom
On the day before they left the plantation, his former owner who had always treated him well, handed Tom Cook $10. This was more money than Tom had ever had in his life. The next day, he and his family headed northeast to Pennsylvania.… Continue Reading “Freedom”
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Alone
The brilliant sun was showing signs of setting when Leona eased into her rocking chair. Her bones groaned and creaked; much like the chair who has been her only companion for many years. From the porch, she can see all the way to the… Continue Reading “Alone”
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The Absence of Light
Dressed in his finest black suit, Jake asks her, “Kat, are you sure you’re ready for this?” “Yes.” He kisses her and turns her around, secures the blindfold. “You look luscious, sweetheart. Good enough to eat.” Kat takes a deep breath, “Well, you know… Continue Reading “The Absence of Light”
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Devoured
Everyone is gone now. The crows have disappeared, and the locusts have moved on. There is nothing left but dried stalks, whitened bones, and a cold wind. This empty field save for my lone silhouette, this is the barrenness of harvest or pestilence. First,… Continue Reading “Devoured”
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In The Forest Glen
Every day she returns to this glen where the forest floor is damp and lush and the mushrooms bloom. Long ago, these memories were left here with the trees, and this is where she always finds them. He was the love of her life,… Continue Reading “In The Forest Glen”
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Finding Herself
It’s been 20 years since Virginia stepped through the battered door to her childhood home. Her mother died and the house became hers, along with a cryptic handwritten note left behind. ‘Virginia, you will love again the stranger who was your self but you… Continue Reading “Finding Herself”
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The Feast
The last addition to John’s living aquarium arrives tonight. These oddities are prized; amazing what millions of dollars can buy. The truck arrives and the iron gate opens. From high above John shouts ‘Let the creature loose!’ It slides into the water and the… Continue Reading “The Feast”
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