Fighting Back
The bell rang signalling the end of the day, and as always, my heart rate spiked. The final shrill ring of the day used to be the sound of joy incarnate; the sound of freedom from the clutches of high school. It had been up until two months ago. That...
How to Seer, Part 24
How to Seer, Part 24 copyright comidacomida 2024 Just because I was the center of a Nexus of Spirits didn't mean that I was never a lone... it just wasn't that common an occurrence. Despite being what Herne called 'Adhruil', I did need...
It was a year ago November, as near as I remember
#14 of writinggroupchallenge with most sincere apologies to mr. tom lehrer, i am posting the intro and part one, to the november writers group challenge. introitus yes, people were still having panic attacks, and yes many were still crying.
Flip the Script
Flip the Script comidacomida copyright 2019 Bryce loomed over the Squirrel standing in front of him; offering his most intimidating grin, the Bear cracked his knuckles as he took a step toward her. "Don't worry... I'll go easy on ya, Sam." He and...
A Tale of Two Foxes
A Tale of Two Foxes copyright comidacomida 2020 Sidney had done very little traveling in his life and, as such, all new surroundings left him feeling uneasy. The strange stone building, complete with large, wall-sized glass windows revealing a...
Hit and Run
Bike lanes are supposed to be safe. That is why they exist! A safe travel lane in the street for people on bicycles so they do not interrupt foot traffic on the sidewalks. Sure you have to watch for the occasional person to cut ahead of you to make a...
My Greatest Mistake
My lungs were burning. My arms and legs were sore and tired. Part of me wanted to collapse but I know I don’t even deserve that much. I picked up another big chunk of concrete that used to be part of a building and carried it over to the pile for...
No one is home anymore
I stared out the window, not paying attention to any of the familiar scenery that passed us. Five years since I left and I had thought I would be happy when I can back. Excited to see all my old friends and favorite places. But all I felt was numb. ...
Campus Nap
Kristian felt a paw on his ear as he awoke. The snow leopard had fallen asleep on one of the campus couches in the community area. Apparently some canine had absentmindedly begun rubbing his ear. He heard the male above him speaking...
Flexibility
Flexibility copyright 2019 comidacomida "Damn, Blake... I had no idea you could stretch like that." "There's a lot of things you don't know about me, Travis." "Well how about you move your leg just so we can find out?" "You really think you can...
River Blossom Celebrates Midsummer
Challenge Prompt: "Present a holiday celebration (real or world-specific) in an in-world chapter from one of your established story worlds." River Blossom Celebrates MidSummer World: Wolf King This is a vignette that happens later in the story than...
Libro
Las hojas del libro se sentían suaves y frágiles bajo mis dedos, el blanco de la hoja había dado paso a un gastado amarillo mientras la tinta de las letras lucía ahora un cansado color gris. Pase las páginas con cuidado, sintiendo la tensión de la hoja...