In The Beginning
“I’m telling you, he spoke!” She shrieked. “It’s not possible,” he shrugged. “And the apple he told me to eat -.” “Oh honey, you didn’t.” “What? Why not?”…
The Garden
How long have I lived in the garden? I cannot say with certainty because time has no real meaning for me. I do not age. I do not toil. Rather, I contemplate…
Snapping Greenbeans
I glanced over to the woven wicker basket in the soil beside me. Seeing it was almost full I stood up from the drying mud-pie that has been baking under the…
Golden Chest
The garden is the greatest challenge. Flowers would move gently in the breeze. Flowers from all over the world were here. Blossoming during any season. Their…
The Garden versus the Undead
It has been hours since the sun went down. The night is black and still. I carefully lift small mounds of dirt with my trowel and set them aside. Within the…
Listen Babe, Said the Snake
“Listen babe,” said the Snake. “You got me all wrong. I’m just a contract player. I’m not one of the movers and shakers. One job, that’s it, and an easy one at…
Do NOT turn around.
Therys’ athletic leap took him over the low boundary hedge and into the thickets, leaving Counselor Nyci and the Denar delegation staring after his swiftly…
Don't Go Down To The Bottomless Lake Today
The gardens were beautiful at this time of year. The flowers were like a rainbow fallen to earth and the air was heavy with their scent. It took an army of…
The Rose of Tears
The Rose of Tears Is coming for you Can’t you hear the dripping sound? The Rose of Tears Its coming for you It bids you turn around The petals are colored with…
Something Strange is Growing in the Garden (Part 7)
Maggie held back her excitement when she saw Evil Kyle’s head emerge from the gaping mouth of the creature that was growing in her father’s garden. He was very…
Rose Garden Part II
“Now come along, you wouldn’t want to leave Fran waiting now. Leave your bags by the door, and come along.” The small group of students hurried past Charles…
Rose Garden
I know I was wrong, but I felt that I was right. You had told me to walk way, and come home. (A late husband’s voice remains inside my head.) Rose Garden a…
Dog Troubles
Jim got out of bed, stretched, and looked out the window. “Damn it!” he yelled. He grabbed his housecoat and ran downstairs. Eliza, already up, was having…
More Porch Stories
The police combed George’s yard after the discovery of the human leg bone by his dog, Rover. “Where did your dog recover this from?” “I done told ya, he give…
The West Wing
Along the side of the house ran more large windows, although not quite as large as the front porch windows. The stone foundation extended further down at the…
Something Strange is Growing in the Garden (Part 6)
Maggie stuck her head out of the window and felt the cool night breeze blow against her face; the scents of the flowers in the garden below struck her nose…
Something Strange is Growing in the Garden (Part 5)
Maggie tried her hardest not to come up with any more imaginary friends. It wasn’t easy, though. She had gone three weeks without one and she was starting to…
Something Strange is Growing in the Garden (Part 4)
As Maggie leaned forward, Stupid Pete came bumbling out into the garden shouting, “Come out! Come out! Wherever you are!” Maggie pushed herself against the…
Something Strange is Growing in the Garden (Part 3)
Maggie wasn’t satisfied with her new imaginary friend, Stupid Pete. He wasn’t anywhere near as fun and adventurous as Evil Kyle was. Playing with him only made…
Something Strange is Growing in the Garden (Part 2)
Actually, Evil Kyle was closer than Maggie thought. A few days earlier, Evil Kyle was standing in the garden waiting for Maggie to get home from school so they…