Charmed Chaos
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The Moon and Stars
Going through his possessions, precious memories of their life together flood her heart. The poem she wrote for their seventh anniversary and the memories it invoked. Concert ticket stubs, a photo of them on a ship’s deck. How she missed his quiet strength and… Continue Reading “The Moon and Stars”
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The Bend in the Creek
“People you love never die. That is what Omai had said, all those years ago. And he was right. They don’t die. Not completely. They live in your mind, the way they always lived inside you. You keep their light alive. If you remember… Continue Reading “The Bend in the Creek”
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God’s Whisper
Kiara moved with lionlike grace through the crowd gathered round to hear their warlord speak. Continuing west, she stopped mid-stride when she heard a whisper. “So if all do their duty, they need not fear harm?”Where was it coming from? The whisper became clearer… Continue Reading “God’s Whisper”
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Resurrection
“So, this is it?”“Yes, this is it.”As she gives me the heart shaped stone, her fingers caress my palm. There is no mistaking the spark of electricity that surges and warms my calloused hand. I look into her blue-black eyes, startled by the rush… Continue Reading “Resurrection”
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Lorelei
She lives alone in a lighthouse by the sea. Since she moved here 7 years ago, she’s had the same nightmare each night. A tall man, wearing a hooded shroud whispers her name over and over; ‘Lorelei, Lorelei’. She never sees his face, but… Continue Reading “Lorelei”
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Aftermath
Tall grass grew between the railroad timbers. The last time a train passed this way was probably back in 2020 during the Covid-19 outbreak. Lucas followed train tracks because they always lead somewhere. Long ago, he got into the habit of counting steps. Each… Continue Reading “Aftermath”
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The Story
Looking back, I don’t know why I was surprised every time love started or ended, because all things beautiful never last.There were the years when he wrapped his arms around my heart to keep me safe from the world but now, it’s all gone.… Continue Reading “The Story”
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