Curious Commute – Part 3

Our eyes meet and he gives me a head nod and a half smile. Hey, he’s kind of cute. His gray eyes look away from me and glance around the car - taking in the scene but not really looking at anyone in particular - the way regulars on the train generally do. Maybe that’s … Continue reading Curious Commute – Part 3 →

Chapter 2 – Still January

Ava For the next several days, I stay in my room expecting the police to come pounding on my door at any minute. I pace around the end of the bed and walk to the window, then back around the bed to the desk, and again back around to the window. To be honest, a … Continue reading Chapter 2 – Still January →

Chapter One – January

Tick, tick, tick. The early morning glow of the sun peeks over the top of the trees across the frozen lake. I’m standing in the front bay window rocking from foot to foot. What am I going to do? I glance at the wall clock. The hands tell me it’s five after eight. The pendulum … Continue reading Chapter One – January →

Suddenly, a Peacock

A writing prompt is a brief statement, question, word, or even an image that provides a specific topic or starting point to inspire and guide a writer. Prompts can stir either biographical or fictional content. I typically use prompts to inspire fictional content - as in this case - and help me create experiences for … Continue reading Suddenly, a Peacock →