Posts Tagged ‘ story ’

Gift of a Soul

Gift of a Soul

Alfred gingerly squeezed his granddaughter’s shoulder, a hollow assurance, he knew. “The hour is old and yet this wretched siege still bays its horn.” “When is it going to end, Grandpa?” “Soon I think.” “Really?” Elsa perked up with a bright smile, a contrast to the dark hour. “Do not let joy win your...

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Angels in Despair

Angels in Despair

Noah whispered to the bundle in his arms as a passing breath of wind raked across his skin. “So you’re the last Hope. I’ll do my part. You’ll get to the hospital, but can you bring that which you are called?” “Hey Noah, what were you saying?” Tom went rigid and his eyes deepened...

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Best iPhone App for Writers – Story Tracker

Best iPhone App for Writers – Story Tracker

I've been using my iTouch for a while now and I've downloaded numerous applications with an eye on productivity, entertainment, and knowledge. Through the cacophony of the iPhone App popularity game, on a rare occasion I'll give voice to a product worth the hype. Strangely, the most useful application I discovered so far has...

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The Meaning of Rocks

The bottle slides from Illya’s delicate fingers, landing amidst wild and lush grass. She pinches the long green stocks with her bare toes. It’s soft, like a never ending fur made of life. The early dew coat her feet with chill. She doesn’t notice. “What’s this?” Illya picks up a rough stone, her youthful...

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Mr. Hopperhill

“Hmm, little lads are always straying away from their wee homes. I’ll just have to do something about that.” Mr. Hopperhill crested the rise, pushing the tall grass away from his wrinkled face so he can get a better view of the four hobbits sneaking across the field towards Festerwood Forest and whatever dangers...

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