Slipping Away
The nurse led him into the garden room and he walked to where his wife sat drawing. He peered over her shoulder. Another horse. A wave of sadness filled his…
JC Tovil
42 stories written on Ficly, 2010–2011, shared under CC BY-SA 3.0. Their page on ficly.com
Wicked Love
He smiled as he twisted the knife; the one plunged into her heart. She winced at the pain, as the tears ran down her face. She pressed against her shackles…
This is the life
He walked slowly through the grass, gazing at the rolling fields around him. This was all his now. What the hell was he going to do with it? He was a city boy…
Sunday Morning Break Up
“I think we should break up.” She looked at him, not sure if she had heard him correctly. “What did you say?” “You heard me.” He said, turning to look her in…
What do you want from me?
She sat crying on the couch, mascara running down her cheeks as he slammed the door on his way out. She picked up the nearest object, the T.V. remote, and…
It's okay to start again
She heard the loud music flowing from the other room and almost turned around. She didn’t want to be here but her friends had insisted she needed a distraction…
Things that need to be done
“You are my sweetest downfall.” His words startled her and she looked up to see him standing in the doorway. “What does that even me?” she asked him, a smile…
The Coyote
In the window stood a figure, tall, dark and focused. His hands were clenched in tight fists by his side, an angry snarl on his protruding snout. He stared out…
Priorities
Joe stared out his office window at the magnificent view of the lake. He would lose this along with everything, his job, his condo, his friends, everything…
Jumpin' for Love
“No one can do that, it’s too far!” exclaimed Renee Twist. Vincent liked the sound of her voice. And with her freckles and long brown hair, he thought she was…
For My Jeff
I watched him come down the stairs, all 71 inches. When did my little brother become so tall? I chuckled to myself, until I saw the look on his face, a mixture…
In the beginning
Temptation. She watched as it shook lightly in the morning breeze. “Evie!” The petite woman turned at the sound of her name to see her lover rushing towards…
Lyrics of the Heart
She floats onto the stage, a vision in antique lace and pearls, her flame red hair flowing around her petite frame. She stares at the audience and holds up her…
Indifference
“I have lost my ability to write.” She stated quite dramatically as she collapsed onto the desk. “I will never be able to write another word again!” Vince…
Doubt
‘Please.. Please..” she repeated that one word over and over in her head. Tears ran down her cheeks as she sat on the bed in the dark room. She knew he’d come…
Just one night
“The stars are exceptionally bright tonight.” he whispered gently into her hair. He inhaled her scent: a mixture of oranges and happiness. She smiled as her…
Sleepless Nights
I sat up in bed, covered in sweat. Another nightmare. How long will those two girls haunt me? Sadly, I knew the answer was ‘forever’. I stared at the neon…
Into the Stars...
“Sweetie, why are you out here naked?” It wasn’t unusual to find Lydia outside staring at the stars but this time she was naked and that was definitely odd…
Baby-Broccoli Dinner for Two
“Waaa-Waaaaa!” “For the love of all that is unholy, will you shut that damned baby up!” Esme yelled at her younger sister. Samara looked up, frightened. “I…
Coming Home
The stars were extra bright as I walked away from the church. I was wearing my best suit and tie, which were now filthy and covered in dirt. Then the hunger…