The dead man's eyes stared. "They want to kill you," said Jax. "They want to frame you. Or they want to win you back." I shuddered. "I don't know which frightens me more." << Previous Installment | Next Installment >> This post is part of the Jade Dragon series. It follows Thorns, and was written in … Continue reading Possibilities
Tag: 33 words
After the Ball
The last strains of sunlight lingered in the corners, grasping every available point of refraction. She slid her fingertips along the glass wondering if this was all there ever was. Or could be. The slipper went on easily, of course. She forced a smile for the prince. She should have known the story's ending when … Continue reading After the Ball
Caught
With a crook of a finger and a crooked smile you fished my heart out from its tranquil sea. Oh, how easily I was gulled into believing you, into leaving my familiar waters. This post was written in response to the Trifecta Writing Challenge weekend prompt: Write a 33-word response using the name of an animal as a … Continue reading Caught
Summer Night
One raucous country night I taught my city-bred son that the crickets were chirping his name. We caught frogs. We chased a mouse. I found the heart of my heart in his smile. This post was written in response to the Trifecta Writing Challenge prompt: You should write a creative response using the third definition of the … Continue reading Summer Night
The Lion and the Cat
A cat once pursued a lion. "What do you want, little one?" "To be loved by you." "Ah," said the lion, "Excellent." And he ate her up, whiskers and all, with great delight. This post was written in response to the Trifecta Writing Challenge weekend prompt: Tell us an original fable in exactly 33 words. The moral of this … Continue reading The Lion and the Cat
Christine Hanolsy 