13 years later: "Does this tuxedo make me look fat?" asked Axky trying to button up the coat. "Um honey," started Paula hesitantly trying to say yes without hurting his feelings. "You see it's not your fault, it's mine. With Vicky being with us I sort of went overboard with cooking delicious stuff the last … Continue reading Epilogue
Love Me? Like You Do. Chapter 1 Brielle was panicking now. The elderly man was not waking up. He was lying on his back on the ground, his eyes closed and breathing deeply, his hands clutching his chest. Brielle sprinkled water over his face, but to no avail. Flustered, she pulled out her phone from … Continue reading Chapter 1 : Kindness
#3 on Featured list! "I need you to be my wife." he said lifting her chin up, forcing her to look at him. "But, we don't love each other." protested Brielle as he crashed his lips against her own. She couldn't think as she kissed him back, intoxicated by his scent and the skillful way … Continue reading Andrea Belle's Corner : Book 1 – Preface
The master’s ladle was going to land on his head. Oliver darted to the side as the man lunged over the boiling pot, accidentally dipping his large stomach in it. Recoiling, he screamed in agony. “Bet the gruel now tastes like him.” muttered a boy to general agreement in the vicinity. Mr. Bumble, the parish … Continue reading 500 words Challenge : Oliver Twist Iconic Scene Rewritten
Empty Teacup The city doesn't excite me Quite as much as it used to. It's bustling with energy and footsteps, But none belong to you. The streetlights flicker on and drown out the sunset. I put the kettle on to boil, And set the table for one. Follow me on Instagram @thejovialwriter
Timepiece When Emma was four, she wanted a watch. Not just any dial, but the battered gold, The elderly guest at dinner, adorned on his wrist. It was shiny, yellow like the sun, Bent out of shape and yet, oh, how she yearned To hear the dutiful Breguet hands count time. Her heart … Continue reading Poetry Challenge – May – Watch
The Unsinkable Cat My fourteen-year-old owner, Esmeralda Berkley, is an heiress. She has always lived a life of luxury, but despite it all, she is kind and loving. Her parents try not to deny her, because she seldom asks for anything extravagant. When there was news of the world’s best ship setting sail to the … Continue reading Twist in Fiction – The Unsinkable Cat
Gifted “Kyle, take the new girl in your team.” said Julien bossily. “Why should I? You take her.” retorted Kyle. For a couple of ten year olds they were very opinionated. “I already have Snot Face and Computer Geek on my team.” said Julien firmly. “We all want a fair match and it’s only right … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Kids
A lyrical genius, musician King Charles combines happy tones and melodies to bring forth a wonderful song. At first listen King Charles takes us on a gentle journey of words and in a subsequent listen it feels as though we belong in the world that is created. Track number 3 of his 2011 debut album … Continue reading Sunday Favourite – Ivory Road by King Charles (Song)
Smile when it's hard Like a child you seem not to care nor know, of how horrid people can be. you believe in beauty and love, kindness and occasional levity. I ask you about the devastation and anguish that lurks behind the very eyes that have seen it all. You answer with gentle pause, that … Continue reading Poetry Challenge – April – Levity
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