I’ve been having these… nightmares. No one else would call them that, but that’s what they are. “Allah, protect me.” Those whispered words before sleep never save me, but I say them anyway. My kneeling by my bed never saves me. Not the dream catcher, not the talisman, and not the jewel I bought from …
“Do not panic.” That was the first part of training, the very first slide of the whole presentation. When you come in contact with the infectious disease or the infected person, do not panic and you’ll make it out of the hot zone alive. – Mick was a professional. Four years in the military entering …
Day 2. 505 words in story one. Inspired by Exhibit A’s writing prompts with song lyrics. – She arched into him, her hands gripping his wrist. Long nails left divots in his skin that drew blood, the metallic odor scenting the air. “You’re so beautiful.” He swallowed a groan as he pushed his cock inside …
Sara placed her ear on her mama’s chest and listened to the rattle rattle that lived inside her. “Mama, you’re rattlin’ again.” She giggled as she listened. Her mama gave a great wracking cough that vibrated her whole head. It silenced the rattle so all she heard was her mama’s faint heartbeat. Sara heard the …
250 words — “Let’s play hide and go seek.” The little hand nestled in his gave a tug to draw his attention down. His heart cracked a little more at the sweet expression on her face, her dark curls riotous like her. “We can’t right now, baby.” He took a breath before he continued. “We …
A nebulous thought She thought she wasn’t afraid to die. Each year of her life opened and closed with her belief that if her end came she’d accept it with grace. Everyone claims they have no fear until the moments it’s upon you and fear is the only thing you have. “I’m too young,” she …