She had only her memories of that astonishing time, as she perched on what was once the magical carriage which had transported her that night long ago to that fateful ball. She sipped her raspberry leaf tea and reflected on the state of events that had led her back [...]
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Flash Fiction 140
Five flash fiction stories of 140 total characters using the words: ”exposure”, “punch”, “clothes”, “advantage” and “change”: Capsized five days prior, a bottle of water keeps him living; exposure will soon win. He hallucinates a tropical isle; people on the beach. Punching his chest hard, she blows into his open mouth and continues compressing his [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on October 1, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/10/01/flash-fiction-140/
Surfing
He loved to surf. He felt as if the sea was his home. Each break of day found him at the edge of the tide pools. He lay on his board and with smooth strokes made his way out to the swells. He sat up and looked up at the sun and felt its warm [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on July 10, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/07/10/surfing/
Madness
She wore her heart on her sleeve. It was there for the world to see. It beat with warmth and kind thoughts for all. She would not dream of harm to a soul. And yet– you could sense dread. She played the harp. A pluck of the strings brought her peace and ease. She read [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on July 7, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/madness/
Ouija Board
We had been up in the attic all day going through old boxes of stuff and looking at magazines dated from the ‘50s. It had been interesting looking at the LPs we found and myriad other knick-knacks from our family’s stored history. We even came across an old game–a Ouija board. I had [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on May 6, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/05/06/ouija-board/
Pa-pa
She was a sweet and tender child and wise beyond her years, already knowing the importance of connection to others. Her delicate features, with excitement-blushed cheeks and bright, curious blue eyes made her sensitivity even more apparent. Innocent, rosebud lips finished off the charm. Long, honey-colored hair, worn parted in the middle, fell past her [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on May 2, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/05/02/pa-pa/
Indigo Sky
INDIGO ~ AMBROSIA ~ SCENT ~ DAUNTING ~ SHIMMER ~ BLAZE ~ WHIMSY ~ WHISPER The day was a hot blaze. The ambrosia scent of jasmine was still imbued in the air when leaving the house this morning. The aroma had been so strong the night before. An indigo sky hung heavy and the road [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on April 18, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/04/18/indigo-sky/
Pain Held Tight
He was slight and short for twelve years of age. His rust colored hair and freckled pale skin was the bane of his life. His eyes were a deep brown with flecks of carnelian–beautiful really–framed with long, feathery lashes that blinked with mischievousness and always-looking-for-a-joke curiosity. His sweet vulnerability was overshadowed by a dark secret [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on April 4, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/04/04/pain-held-tight/
The Pistol
I groggily awakened and at once became aware of a dim, glow under the closed door coming from the hallway. Hushed, muffled mumblings brought me to alertness. My husband was away on business and I was alone–or so I thought. Panic now washed over me. I reached for the phone to dial 911 and simultaneously [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on March 18, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/the-pistol/
Elusive Ape Man
The sunrise was brilliant that morning. Such an odd day for them to be looking for the elusive ape man known in these parts to have only been spotted in the wee hours of morning before daybreak. They set up their high-tech equipment that would provide them with the sounds that the creatures made that [...]
Posted by Bodhirose on March 7, 2011
http://bodhirose.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/elusive-ape-man/
Gayle Walters Rose
Poets United
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