Lazette Gifford's Blog, page 9
May 31, 2024
Flash Fiction #617 -- Real life vacation/5
We'd been gaining altitude since Loveland, but in a somewhat gentle climb. Now it is time to head upward along the switchback road which will take you beyond the tree line. There are several spots to pull over and take in the fabulous views which include even higher peaks, alpine plants, and distant lakes. Don't miss the highest spot. I often see pikas here, the cute
Published on May 31, 2024 23:48
May 26, 2024
Flash Fiction # 616 -- Real life vacation/4
It is not unusual to see small herds of Elk within a few minutes of entering the park, especially if you head toward the alluvial fan area. Here, pebbles, rocks, and boulders mark the path of a massive flood on July 31, 1976. 144 people died as the water rushed through the narrow passage. The weather is changeable. We've been to the park on hot, dry days and in snow and sleet.&
Published on May 26, 2024 19:03
May 18, 2024
Flash Fiction #615 -- Real life vacation/3
Loveland to Estes Park is a beautiful preview of what you will find in Rocky Mountain National Park. Rental cabins offer a place to stay and rest. A few houses are sometimes tucked into corners below the towering rocks. It looks precarious, but it would lure me to live there.The air tastes fresh and filled with the scent of pines. Coming into Estes Park is a surprise appearing
Published on May 18, 2024 19:53
May 11, 2024
Flash Fiction # 614 -- Real life vacation/2
Head south from historic Scottsbluff, a landmark for those who crossed the land in wagons. The terrain reminds me of the southwest -- and then opens into more prairie. Before long, we reach the Pawnee National Grasslands at the Colorado border. At the end of the road, we turn west.Mountains come into view as distant cloud-like images. It is summer, so sunset is a long way
Published on May 11, 2024 22:49
May 3, 2024
Flash Fiction # 613 -- Real life vacation/1
(For the next few weeks, I plan to post drabbles and pictures from trips to Rocky Mountain National Park. I hope you enjoy them. I'll be back to fiction in about 2 months. The pictures are from 2017 and 2019.)We live in the extreme northeast corner of Nebraska. Getting from here to Rocky Mountain National Park is an adventure. We go there every few years, and we've found the best way
Published on May 03, 2024 23:41
April 26, 2024
Flash Fiction #612 -- Portal
Once upon a time, a woman rushed into a police station in LA and began yelling about Fae using magic in the city."Yeah, yeah," I replied. It wasn't illegal. I worked at the front desk because I was one of the few police officers who could deal with Fae without pulling my gun. "Tell me something I haven't heard.""They created a portal!"That was serious. I reached under my desk and activated
Published on April 26, 2024 16:08
April 19, 2024
Flash Fiction #611-- Do Not Waken/6
I now had a good idea of where to start.I stood still for a moment and gathered what power I could. Then I formed the ball, tossed it into the air, and shouted a single word."Gaia!""It is about time you called on me." The woman stood beside me. She came with three other men and must have been the seer with the other group. "Lovely tree and nice dragon.""Tell me how to keep them alive.""I
Published on April 19, 2024 21:16
April 11, 2024
Flash Fiction #610 -- Do not Waken/5
"Wise," the dragon said. "But they cannot all be that smart.""Ten glass balls," Fellet said, looking at the one I now held. "Two chosen priests purposely broke theirs, saying the evil was too strong and could not be trusted. The last eight of us broke into two groups and began tracking magic -- like yours -- that we could now sense.""There were two groups?" Silver asked
Published on April 11, 2024 23:17
Flash Fiction #610 -- Do not Waken/4
"Wise," the dragon said. "But they cannot all be that smart.""Ten glass balls," Fellet said, looking at the one I now held. "Two chosen priests purposely broke theirs, saying the evil was too strong and could not be trusted. The last eight of us broke into two groups and began tracking magic -- like yours -- that we could now sense.""There were two groups?" Silver asked
Published on April 11, 2024 23:17
April 5, 2024
Flash Fiction #609-- Do not Waken/4
The other said nothing, including the Dragon. Peralin, though, put a hand on my shoulder. Being fae meant I could feel his emotions. That surprised me since he was a Godling. Of course, I wasn't just a normal Fae, but I wasn't anywhere on his level.The golden leaves made bell-like sounds in the breeze. I heard birds call out in various areas and then Rose landed on my shoulder."This is the
Published on April 05, 2024 22:10