R.W. Van Sant's Blog, page 19
July 17, 2020
The Messenger
#free #urbanfantasy #shortstory come and read on my blog
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The harbinger came ahead of the storm, as was customary. She sat in the passenger seat of the semi-truck and quietly stared out into the darkness. The warm breeze generated by the Kenmore’s heater swirled about her, warding off the damp cold of night. She preferred nature; an open window with cool wind playing about her hair would have been much more to her liking.…
The Messenger
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The harbinger came ahead of the storm, as was customary. She sat in the passenger seat of the semi-truck and quietly stared out into the darkness. The warm breeze generated by the Kenmore’s heater swirled about her, warding off the damp cold of night. She preferred nature; an open window with cool wind playing about her hair would have been much more to her liking.…
July 16, 2020
Legacy
A Poem about Education and those “Left Behind”
Rebellious hands clasping illegal pens,
Frantic swirls forming outlawed shapes,
Ornate designs make alias names,
A silent attempt to be remembered.
Bit by bit, hidden in plain sight,
The forsaken artist leaves his mark,
A message only the initiated can read,
A desperate attempt to be remembered.
Desecrating the desks society gave his parents,
The artist…
Legacy
Rebellious hands clasping illegal pens,
Frantic swirls forming outlawed shapes,
Ornate designs make alias names,
A silent attempt to be remembered.
Bit by bit, hidden in plain sight,
The forsaken artist leaves his mark,
A message only the initiated can read,
A desperate attempt to be remembered.
Desecrating the desks society gave his parents,
The artist…
Soul Observer
A new writing post every Friday.
Copyright 2015 R.W.Van Sant
Inside the Zombie Experience
A light brown Corolla cut her off as Melisa drove to the University daycare. Under normal circumstances, such a disrespectful display would have merited a horn blast, a middle finger salute or both. Melisa, however, was tired and in a hurry, so she let it slide with just a few uncharitable thoughts.
July 13, 2020
Wearing a mask is the most patriotic thing you can do now as an American.
Wearing a mask is the most patriotic thing you can do now as an American.
These are public domain images of the founding fathers graphically altered to show them wearing masks. These images are intended to inspire all Americans and show them the patriotism of making a little sacrifice for the good of the nation and their fellow Americans. Lets stand together as a nation to fight the corona virus. Let not one more american die of Covid 19 if we as Americans can do…
July 10, 2020
Soul Observer
Copyright 2015
R.W.Van SantInside the Zombie ExperienceI had a thought, how horrible would it be to have your spirit, or soul ripped from your body so it could go out and commit horrific acts against your fellow humans. Then I had a worst one, what if your soul wasn ‘t ripped from your corpse. What if it was trapped in the body, a helpless captive,forced to watch,experience all the…
Soul Observer
Free Friday Horror Short Story- Its got zombies.
Copyright 2015
R.W.Van SantInside the Zombie ExperienceI had a thought, how horrible would it be to have your spirit, or soul ripped from your body so it could go out and commit horrific acts against your fellow humans. Then I had a worst one, what if your soul wasn ‘t ripped from your corpse. What if it was trapped in the body, a helpless captive,forced to watch,experience all the…
July 9, 2020
Soul Observer
Free Friday Horror Short Story- Its got zombies.
Copyright 2015 R.W.Van Sant
Inside the Zombie Experience
A light brown Corolla cut her off as Melisa drove to the University daycare. Under normal circumstances, such a disrespectful display would have merited a horn blast, a middle finger salute or both. Melisa, however, was tired and in a hurry, so she let it slide with just a few uncharitable thoughts.
She was running late; her intern…
July 8, 2020
Role-playing games are back — The Australian
Role-playing games are back — The Australian
Pen-and-paper role-playing games have been undergoing a renaissance lately as people look for more personal ways to connect with each other and share experiences distinct from their everyday lives.
Role-playing games are back — The Australian
