Red

Dirt caked her soft dress. She’ll wash it later. For now, though self-assigned, she had to complete her mission before the sun set - she had to find it.Laughter reached her, drifting from the house at the bottom of the yard; soon it’d turn to cries.She had to hurry.She sped over the ground, eyes darting.At... Continue Reading →

June 30, 2015

Old Mystery

The door creaked open. Cool air drifted out from darkness beyond.She took a step, and another, hand guiding along soft, dusty walls. Her other hand searched above.Click.A dim globe created great shadows behind piles of books, old chests and dusty boxes. She knelt beside a lone one, a lump forming in her throat, hand hovering... Continue Reading →

May 25, 2015

Nutty Aunt

"Why are you so stupid?" He roared at her."Don't touch me!" She screamed back.The yelling grew louder and echoed up the stairwell. I cuddled one of my younger sisters.We tip-toed downstairs, tear streaked faces glancing down the hall. My hands shook.Reaching the front door, we ducked outside.Fresh air.We raced, hearts pounding, to our neighbour's, knowing she had heard... Continue Reading →