Ring, Ring – Writing Prompt Wednesday

"This is impossible," I whisper into the phone immediately followed by, "Why am I whispering?" There is a tick in the throat of my own voice before it repeats the words I first heard upon picking up. "Listen carefully. I... we don't have much time. We... I..." Another hesitation which I know is followed by …

Self-Love Sunday – When you have to say goodbye

Dear Me, Goodbye doesn't have to be forever. Even if it feels like it. You have experienced loss in its many forms and with hope, there is the possibility of healing. You have always held onto hope. This time is no different than the others. You know your own strength. Love yourself through it always, …

Another writing challenge!

... and immediately the space quieted. Every ear perked in anticipation, every figure hunched in silent hope. A moment passed and finally, a collective breath escaped the group as they all straightened to sit tall once more. "What do you suppose it was?" Cella's gleaming hair twitched in the firelight. Anya's hand stretched out to …

First 2020 Self-Love Sunday

Hello Dearest Readers, How are you all doing now that January is finally over? Initially, I felt like it flew by due to the fact that I am moving come March and will no longer be seeing my nieces every day. But for some reason the last week just crawled by. It felt like I …

Writing Prompt Wednesday

  I had raised myself to be leery of guys named Nick. The fact that either a Joey or a Nick could be the undoing of me wasn't always my main focus. I had zoned in on the name Nick with my gut telling me, this would be the name of my would-be killer. At …

It’s 2020…

... and have we all heard the usual: "Did you make any resolutions this year?" I don't know what it is about this time of year, I love the whole notion of a 'fresh start' but the idea that I am pinning my hopes onto the first few weeks of one of the toughest months …

The Ghost of Christmas Present – Pt 3

Hello, Literary Lovelies! Thank you for your being a part of my holiday-themed tiny tales this year! Click below if you missed: The Ghost of Christmas Present - Part 1 The Ghost of Christmas Present - Part 2 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ “New patient coming in.” He hesitated for a moment looking over his shoulder  as if the …

The Ghost of Christmas Present – Pt 2

IF you missed Part 1 you can find it here! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ I looked at the rooms behind us and found myself unable to pull myself away from Scarlet’s still form in 212. Her case continued to be a conundrum to her doctors. Her comatose form having been completely dormant, leading everyone to believe there was …

The Ghost of Christmas Present – Pt 1

“Ghosted?” I imagined the word tumbling from my mouth falling not so discreetly to lay upon one of the hearts dotting my scrubs. It was almost ridiculous talking about a broken heart while wearing scrubs which screamed love for any and all to see.   “How have you not heard of being ghosted before?” Tawny stopped …

Silver Bells – Part 3

You can find Silver Bells - Part 1 here! And Silver Bells - Part 2 here! ____________________________________________________________________________________________ I was brought back to the present with a snap as Merry reached over and placed her hand in the same spot my father had. This time there was no compression just searing heat.  “Thank you for seeing …