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Drabble Wednesday: Wine Soaked

Three wine themed dark drabbles for you this week (well, two dark drabbles and one cheeky one). Enjoy. Days of Wine and Religion “May blessings be upon you, High Priestess. We are honoured by your arrival in our humble temple.” The head monk bowed, falling in step as she swept past him. “We’ve prepared food... Continue Reading →

Drabble Wednesday: Incidents (Vampire Resources Department)

Around round of three drabbles from the Vampire Resources Department. Enjoy. If you missed the first post in this series, check it out here.Vampire Resources Department Wine in the Blood I checked my calendar. It was going to be a long day of “incidents”.Sighing, I thumbed the intercom. “Send in the first appointment.”A goth emo... Continue Reading →

Drabble Wednesday: Abiding Darkness

Three more dark drabbles this week. Enjoy. The End of Time I am the Keeper of the Hourglass, awaiting the hour of destruction, trembling in the bleak silence of the temple. Around me, the shadows lengthen and the winds howl against the walls; dread grips me. I pray to banish my doubt as his eyes... Continue Reading →

Drabble Wednesday: The Vampire Resources Department

Three more cheeky drabbles today that may be the start of a new ongoing series. Enjoy. Onboarding A knock sounded on my door.“Come in.”A jittery man stepped into my office. “Um, the lady at the front desk sent me here”“You must be the new convert. Please have a seat.” I waved a hand at the... Continue Reading →

Freedom Falls

Here’s a poem that came to me this morning in response to what’s been happening in the United States. The reason why we have to fight against oppression in ANY form. Freedom Falls Freedom spirals in freefall,descending into the grim abyss,when eyes turn blind, turn cold,endorsing abuse with silenceWhen neighbours are deemednot worthy of compassion,... Continue Reading →

Drabble Wednesday: Scenes

Something a little different today, with three quiet drabbles based on paintings. Enjoy. Ballet The jingling music of the piano and the chatter of girls nearly drowned the instructor’s voice, and the thump of his stick against the wooden floor. Another thump; the conversations and song stilled, attentions shifting from their warm-up to the dance... Continue Reading →

Drabble Wednesday: Horror Games

Frankie and Joni return as Corporate goes too far in pursuit of new entertainment… Enjoy. The Things Puppets Do “Not the bunnies! Damn you, sock puppets!”Frankie’s shout sent shivers up my spine and I screamed back, “We agreed! No more puppets!”“Blame Corporate! It’s this new interactive game vid they want.”Game vid? “What are you talking... Continue Reading →

Drabble Wednesday: Random Things

A random assortment of stories today, including a story I dusted off from the vault. Enjoy. Sweet Violets Purple violets covered his grave. I smiled.An explosion of vivid colour, where once there had been upturned earth; nature had reclaimed his resting place. The universe conspired with me to hide my secret: that I murdered him.I... Continue Reading →

Drabble Wednesday: Strangers

I took a break last week after the daily April posts, but Drabble Wednesday returns with three new stories this week. Enjoy. Stranger at the Door Three knocks.Every night.In the tenth hour of the bleak night, the clock chimes and a black cloaked stranger knocks on the front door. I see him standing there as... Continue Reading →

Day Thirty – National Poetry Month: Gentle Melody

Our last poem for April, and I’m ending on a melancholy note with a chant poem from the prompt, Gentle Melody. Enjoy. Gentle Melody In the air of settling shadows,the strains of sweet harmony driftbeside the burgeoning nightin the quiet place of gloaming The soft melody of longingsings of broken hearts and lovelost to the... Continue Reading →