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A Flash of Fiction - Three Piece Suit

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  One day, it wasn't safe any longer. As much as I didn't want to believe it, the truth of it all stared at me in the face, daring me to blink. Michael was no longer my lover. I sat on my couch and repeated that sentence over and over - Michael was no longer my lover . We both had the same choice, yet as I declined and faced the consequences, Michael said yes. Now, he would live for the full moon and dream of warm blood filling his mouth. I would stay in my crypt among the other dead and dream of taking a breath again. I will admit, however, that the other dead welcomed me most graciously. They told me that just because I didn't breathe any longer didn't mean that I give up on my creative life. Thank goodness I was buried in a necropolis rather than some forgotten plot. I digress. Michael was no longer my lover, my boyfriend, my future. He and I were supposed to get married but instead, a creature with massive fangs and ebon coloured fur broke into the church during our

A Flash of Fiction - Blank

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Never again, she told herself as she finished off her second cup of sencha tea. She set the cup on the saucer, then wondered for a brief moment if perhaps she was doing the right thing. After all, she knew that once she made her decision, she could never go back. Honestly, wasn't that better than continuing to live in the middle of such a damn lie? Someone brushed against her shoulder as they left the teashop. She didn't even acknowledge them. They were a blip among the cosmos of unknown stars to her. Jennifer looked into her empty cup and thought - I can't believe I'm actually doing this. I can't believe that after five years, I'm finally returning to the world of writing. She took the cup in her hands and slowly swirled the dregs. Jennifer's mind returned to that day, that moment, when her mother proclaimed that her writing was a waste of time. She would never become a Stephen King, so why even bother? Even though Jennifer had published five books, all so

Lesson Learned - The Unknown

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  The fear of the unknown. That's my biggest source of anxiety, one that I know will never fully go away. Even though I am handling my reactions better, I know that it will still affect me. And I hate it. I hate not knowing what will come next. I hate wondering late at night if the next day will bring doom and gloom. I used to wake up in the middle of the night, wondering if something I said or did YEARS ago would come back to bite me on the ass. Will that one act I committed years ago finally come back as my undoing? Did I really mean to move away from everything I knew, everything that was a part of my comfort zone? What will happen regarding this virus called COVID-19? What will I do if I can't make any money through my creative pursuits? This new guy in my life wants me to move in with him; what will happen if I do? Why did I move to Colorado, a state about which I knew nothing about? I don't know anyone here - what will happen if I can't make any new friends? What

Lesson Learned - THE CHASE

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 20 some odd years ago, I met an older guy through Myspace. He was a talented creative person and I enjoyed his works, as did many others. When he would acknowledge me, I thought it was really special, not to mention cool. Here was this guy whose life was the kind I wanted for myself, only I had no idea how to obtain said life. Also, I had no idea what I wanted for myself AT ALL. After some time had passed, I noticed that he mildly flirted with me, yet it didn't dawn on me until years later. Sometimes, I am truly aloof. What happened next took place over many years - I flirted back and he flirted more, only to disappear for a time. What a cycle that I craved in my life. I felt as though my heart was breaking, yet I never gave up on trying to talk with him. Hell, not even speak to me, but at least acknowledge me. Whenever I posted photos online, I hoped that he would comment on them. And yet, in looking back, I only received messages when he felt like it. Well, I finally met him and

Adventures With My Muses - BIRTHDAY Part Two

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 (my violin Frederica) Me: (hanging streamers from the windows) Are these crooked? I can't tell. Frederica: (adjusting her glasses and smiling) No, it's PERFECT! Here's some tape. Now, what time will she be returning home? Me: Not sure. She left in a huff, so who knows? Frederica: Well, when she returns home, she'll be delightfully surprised! Now then, I need to check on the Madeleines and make sure they aren't burnt.  Me: Heading out to get some more balloons!  MEANWHILE! Tea Muse: (finishing off her lunch, then sighing heavily as she sinks lower in her chair) Waiter: Do you need anything else? Tea Muse: (muttering) New friends would be nice.  Waiter: (smiling) Unfortunately, we don't have that on the menu.  Tea Muse: Thanks. I guess I'll just take the check. Hey . . . today's my birthday. Waiter: Really? Well, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Got any plans? Tea Muse: Well, I wanted to have lunch with my friends, but they were too caught up in reading to leave the house