CHALLENGE RESPONSE – THURSDAY INSPIRATION – SHORT FICTION She sips her coffee, thinking about her first great love—that love she could never talk about—the love that fills her with joy and pain all at once. The joy is knowing what love truly is, not that stuff you read in romance novels or movies. Pain, well, … Continue reading Morning Glow
FICTION – PHOTO CHALLENGE RESPONSE Here is my response to MLMM Photo Challenge I surveyed my kingdom and the lush gardens before me from my perch on the railing. There’s a sign by the gate with a picture of me. It says something below it. They call me Stanley. I wonder which one came up … Continue reading MLMM Photo Challenge – 05302024
SHORT FICTION Manu Jenkins and Maury Lawrance faced off back in the 1950s. This face-off changed how things were at The Paradise drive-in. Manu Jenkins, “Jinxy” people called him, and Maury weren’t gang members, just guys who couldn’t back down. Only to find themselves in a situation that lasted a lifetime. This face-off leads to … Continue reading 6th Avenue Heartbreak
SHORT FICTION It’s Saturday morning, and I’m sleeping in, although I really need it after waiting until the last minute to write an article. I squeeze my eyes shut and try to go back to sleep, but the aroma of freshly brewed Colombian coffee and blueberry pancakes tickles my nostrils. I smile, feeling content. I love … Continue reading Poetry & Blueberry Pancakes
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