Briar Prose: fiction and poetry

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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Bride for Brul--Part 7(of 16): House of Ice(2)-Sarah wakes...

Sarah wakes in a surreal house... A Bride for Brul: a ‘fantasy’ 7-House of Ice (2) The sparkle astounded Sarah as she woke into a world of glass. She stirred in a feathery bed and found herself in a realm of glittering coldness. A room of ice. When she set her trembling bare foot to the shining... Sign in to see full entry.

Bride for Brul--Part 7(of 16): House of Ice(1)-Sarah is missing

Sarah is missing... A Bride for Brul: a ‘fantasy’ 7-House of Ice(1) April progressed to its prime, but the snow around Bonne High did not melt. Sarah’s absence stirred those who knew her, but nobody more the Dustin. In New Orleans, Eric and Kat grieved intensely. Kat, in particular, seemed to lose... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Bride for Brul--Part 6(of 16): Shocking Sixteen (3)--the abduction

Sarah finds something in Kat's garden... A Bride for Brul: a ‘fantasy’ 6-Shocking Sixteen (3) The same weekend, as a Saturday night waned into twilight, Sarah stirred from her room. She tiptoed down the hallway, past Kat’s bedroom and past Eric’s. She heard pit-patters outside, and through the... Sign in to see full entry.

Bride for Brul--Part 6 (of 16): Shocking Sixteen (2)-birthday party

Sarah and Kat have their birthday party... A Bride for Brul: a ‘fantasy’ 6-Shocking Sixteen (2) At home, Sarah would share the little misadventure at the airport with Kat, and they would laugh together. The weekend of their ‘Sweet Sixteen’ went by at a leisurely speed. Two of Sarah’s grammar school... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Bride for Brul--Part 6(of 16): Shocking Sixteen (1)

Sarah goes home, south to visit her family... A Bride for Brul: a ‘fantasy’ 6-Shocking Sixteen(1) As April swept in quietly over the boarding school, where the snow had yet to melt, Sarah and Kat would be celebrating their 16 th birthday. For one weekend, Sarah’s aunt sent her back to New Orleans,... Sign in to see full entry.

Bride for Brul--Part 5(of 16): In the Winter of That Year (2)

Kat's secret gift... A Bride for Brul: a ‘fantasy’ 5-In the Winter of That Year (cont...) Regardless of her waking decisions, Sarah still had dreams that Julian returned her affections. On one such dream, her sister Kat invaded. Kat had yet to explain to Sarah why and how she could do this, but on... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Bride for Brul--Part 5(of 16): In the Winter of That Year(1)

Freshmen year draws to an end... A Bride for Brul: a ‘fantasy’ 5-In the Winter of That Year (1) “He’s dumb.” Dustin spoke of Julian, “He’s just a coward.” “Obviously.” Sarah rolled her eyes, “He’s scared of me, and I’m like 82 pounds.” They were discussing Julian’s rejection of Sarah. They sat on... Sign in to see full entry.

poetry break: Measurements

Measurements Oh he’s sneaking off With the tapes of not-so-soft… He’s popping those jollies Like they’re all he’s got And by the way, You’re clanging words together. You loathe her guts. For odd reasons, it’s clear, they’re measurements. Some surprise Where her hands would pry She drinks that... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Bride for Brul--Part 4 (of 16): Sarah's Loyal Friend (2)

Sarah goes through some changes... A Bride for Brul: a 'fantasy' 4-Sarah's Loyal Friend (continued...) Sarah realized that when she turned 16 (far off in April), she would be the ripe age for something Carrie-tragic to happen to her. The apprehension took a toll on her and began stealing sleep, for... Sign in to see full entry.

Bride for Brul--Part 4 (of 16): Sarah's Loyal Friend (1)

how Sarah meets Dustin, her good friend A Bride for Brul: a 'fantasy' 4-Sarah’s Loyal Friend His name was Dustin, and he described himself as a comic book geek, though he looked much too cute to match the typical stereotype, in Sarah’s opinion. Ironically, Sarah met Dustin on the first day following... Sign in to see full entry.

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