The Infamous Clean Too (June 4)
“Vanessa Blackrayne!” Vanessa quickly jerked awake, almost hitting her head on the hot lamp above her. “Coming, Mrs. Warthton!” She quickly turned off the lamp…
The Revolution
dad, my mom, maybe even my younger brother, they had been killed in the revolution. I could almost hear my family singing, singing the revolution song. But…
The Revolution
My mother, she had insisted for me to read. She wanted my brother to learn as well, but my need to read was dire in her eyes, for she had not learned to read…
(Day 49) Plummeting for Grief
Echos of my brother’s words resonate between my ears, cascade down my spine, and rev up my heart to a jackhammer-like staccato beat. He only said it once, but…
Orphan part 2
The click-clack of my heels matched my frightened heartbeat. Sirens always scared me, bringing the images of murder and death to mind. They were usually just…
Orphan part 3
I cautiously stepped forward and looked through a window of people. My breath caught in my throat instantly as I saw the site. I maneuvered through the crowd…
Orphan part 1
The hotel door greeted me with a reflection of a girl with a new scarf ($24), new pants ($56), new top ($65), new heels ($110), and a bright ($250) smile…
She Called Me "Daddy"
She knew I wasn’t her daddy, she just wanted to pretend. You know how kids are. It still broke my heart. She didn’t know who her father was, didn’t even know…
Memories
Dharma yelped as her skin was pulled fiercely by Seneca’s strong hand. She glared at Seneca, hurt, and backed away. Soon she was lost in the crowd, but Seneca…