As Carol scrawled her signature inside the Thomas Kincade Christmas card, a chill sent a shiver like the touch of a cold fingertip along her spine. She buttoned her cardigan and folded the greeting card. While studying the picture of the artist’s painting, Carol smiled at the warm glow emanating like amber from the windows... Continue Reading →
Into the Light – 100 Word Flash Fiction
Katrina didn’t have much time before the doctor returned. Finding the secret had changed her life forever. She crept out of the darkness into the shaft of light risking everything. He had hidden it in a drawer of his black enamel desk. The vial lay among others, but only one held the azure liquid. She... Continue Reading →
A Warm Welcome – 100 Word Flash Fiction
Jane’s special day had come again and she bounced through the house with renewed vigor. It seemed like a lifetime had passed since she felt this strong. Her illness had dissipated. An old memory skittered back to her like flipping to a page in her blue velvet album. "Where is everyone? No matter. I'll make... Continue Reading →
Lingering Soul – 150 Word Flash Fiction
The snow struck the paned windows in continuous blows. Lizbeth planned to finish her novel before the holidays and would stay the week. “I'd like to rent the Hartman cottage.” The agent had gawked at her choice. "Did something happen?” Lizbeth quickly dismissed the thought. Latex paint lingered in the air. Something about the new... Continue Reading →