Flora Radisson gets just what she wants when the townsfolk burn her at the stake. "Flora Radisson, under the laws of the Commonwealth of Salem Massachusetts, on this day of our Lord in 1692, I find you guilty of witchery, witchcraft, wizardly, sorcery, and conjuring," said the Honorable Judge Robert Hall. "Do you have anything to say for yourself before I p...
To the literary purists -- This is a short story specifically designed to fit on one page. As such, there is no character development and no witty dialogue. I am not writing the next great novel. To everyone else, I hope you enjoy. * This story takes place 15 years ago when I was in my mid-forties, with a wife and a pre-teen boy. We used to head to a lake...
I walk into a crowded room, and can't help but notice you. There's a small group around you -- both men and women. You glance at me as I walk by. There's something visceral about you; something magnetic. I wait a bit, hoping the crowd will disperse. But it doesn't. I step near the edge of the crowd, right in front of you. You look at me, and I'm staring. Y...
With a start, I woke up on an unknown floor. I went to wipe my eyes, when suddenly the little hairs on the back of my neck stood on end. "Hello? Is anybody there?" I asked of the inky darkness. There was a strange shuffling noise like something was moving about. "Hello? I know you're there 'cause I can hear you moving around" I said. There was a quiet chuc...
Susan and Tiffany paddled silently back to their island camp. After they dragged the canoe ashore and tied it to a small tree, they began to plan supper for their guest. Tiffany stopped and looked at Susan. "What just happened over there?" Susan smiled. "Don't ask me. I have no clue. That was so unlike me I still can't believe I just went up there and grab...
It started out as a weekend trip up into the mountains of Tennessee. It was late in the fall and the leaves had turned to the brilliant colors of a rainbow. The cabin overlooked a small mountain stream that flowed slowly as it made it way down to the lake a mile below us. The cabin had a large living room with a kitchen off to the side and a bath in the back...
Enormous silvery-gray storm clouds are far in the distance over an ocean of aquamarine, white foam is cascading down the waves. As the water gets closer, it turns a pale green color and rushes onto a white sandy beach. At the end of the beach in the distance is a large black rocky crag jutting into the sea. Rising up from this is a hill getting more densely...
People say that the will is what makes you never give up, no matter what happens to you. The will makes you go on, fight for your beliefs and gives you strength. The young girl now came to understand the power of will. Although not used to these conditions, Rose was using every bit of her strength to walk in the deep snow. On the other hand, the dark elf was...
This story is part of an ongoing series. The chronological order of my stories is listed in WifeWatchman's biography. Feedback and constructive criticism is very much appreciated, and I encourage feedback for ideas. This story contains graphic scenes, language and actions that might be extremely offensive to some people. These scenes, words and actions are...
Jeff Walton checked his cell phone to see who was calling. Normally, he did not accept personal calls while working, but when Jeff saw his daughter's cell number, he decided to answer. It was after three and Rachel would be out of school and could have a problem. "Hello, Pumpkin! What can I do for my little girl today?" asked Jeff with a smile. Rachel knew...