Something a little different today, with three quiet drabbles based on paintings. Enjoy. Photo by Anastasia Shuraeva on Pexels.com Ballet The jingling music of the piano and the chatter of girls nearly drowned the instructor’s voice, and the thump of his stick against the wooden floor. Another thump; the conversations and song stilled, attentions shifting... Continue Reading →
Frankie and Joni return as Corporate goes too far in pursuit of new entertainment... Enjoy. Photo by Jamaal Hutchinson on Pexels.com The Things Puppets Do “Not the bunnies! Damn you, sock puppets!”Frankie’s shout sent shivers up my spine and I screamed back, “We agreed! No more puppets!”“Blame Corporate! It’s this new interactive game vid they... Continue Reading →
A random assortment of stories today, including a story I dusted off from the vault. Enjoy. Photo by Anthony ud83dude42 on Pexels.com Sweet Violets Purple violets covered his grave. I smiled.An explosion of vivid colour, where once there had been upturned earth; nature had reclaimed his resting place. The universe conspired with me to hide... Continue Reading →
I took a break last week after the daily April posts, but Drabble Wednesday returns with three new stories this week. Enjoy. Photo by Hossain Takir on Pexels.com Stranger at the Door Three knocks.Every night.In the tenth hour of the bleak night, the clock chimes and a black cloaked stranger knocks on the front door.... Continue Reading →
Sorry for the long absence, but between editing and a bout of the flu, time has not been my friend. But I'm back this week with three more dark drabbles about love gone wrong, so enjoy. Photo by Designecologist on Pexels.com Upon The Throne A kingdom cursed, they say, the rumours and the whispers, our... Continue Reading →
Be Afraid of the Dark 