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
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
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)
Sandcastles and Football “Will you play in the sandbox with me?” she requests, offering me an extra tiny pink pail. Her eyes are chocolate brown, and her smile is infectious. I am about to say yes. But she’s a girl She obviously has cooties. Of course, I don’t like her. “No.” I say instead and … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Friend
"Once" in a Lifetime A million footsteps walk down the cobbled streets of Dublin every day. Not many take the time to buy a rose from the timid flower girl or pause to listen to the talented busker in the boulevard. Yet, late one night, on her way home, the flower girl stops by the … Continue reading Sunday Review – Movie – "Once"
Pumpkin Shell and Plastic Corn Soup Ingredients: 1. One ounce pumpkin shell (broken or whole) 2. Two tablespoons coral powder 3. Three cups plastic corns (recommended recycled Xeplometrowynelol plastic) 4. 11 ounces of water (synthetic works fine) 5. One spoon sea sand to taste Process: Mix ingredients and bring to a boil. Serve hot while … Continue reading Wednesday Short Story – Prompt – Pumpkin
On a frosty cold night, in the most unlikely of places, love blossoms between two young souls.
