Smatterings of Fiction

When Denise woke, Anne, Melanie and Ralph were there along with Andy. Denise smiled and greeted the newcomers warmly. “It’s so great to see you all. I’m hoping the doctor will let me go soon.” She wrinkled up her nose. “I really hate it here. The beds suck,” she giggled. “It’s nice to see you in... Sign in to see full entry.

Chapter 7 Andy went on his break and checked his email. He smiled when he saw one from Denise. His smile quickly faded as he read it, and the color drained from his face. ‘ Andy, the police just arrested Mitch for abuse and domestic violence. They’re sending me to the hospital to have the baby... Sign in to see full entry.

Andy went on his break and checked his email. He smiled when he saw one from Denise. His smile quickly faded as he read it, and the color drained from his face. “Andy, the police just arrested Mitch for abuse and domestic violence. They’re sending me to the hospital to have the baby checked out. If... Sign in to see full entry.

Chapter 6 – Interference Denise woke in a panic. "What was that?" she whispered. She paused... then heard it again. BANG! BANG! BANG! It came from the front door. Terrified, she nudged Mitch. He didn't budge, so she shook him lightly. "Mitch!" she hissed in his ear, "someone is beating at the front... Sign in to see full entry.

I sincerely apologize that I haven't written more on this novel, but I've come to realize that I'm simply to close to the subject matter to continue at this time. I plan to start a more lighthearted work soon, if I can come up with something, lol. I need time to finish the healing process before I... Sign in to see full entry.

Denise woke in a panic. "What was that?" she whispered. She paused... then heard it again. BANG! BANG! BANG! It came from the front door. Terrified, she nudged Mitch. He didn't budge, so she shook him lightly. "Mitch!" she hissed in his ear, "someone is beating at the front door! Go check it out,... Sign in to see full entry.

I know I have tons of material kicking around somewhere, but since we moved in July to on post housing, I'm having a bit of an issue finding it. As soon as I do, or as soon as I write new material, I will start getting caught up here. In the meantime, I'm hoping anticipation will peak your... Sign in to see full entry.

It’s funny how easily we can pinpoint every mistake we’ve made along the way, no matter how trivial, but that our truly significant achievements tend to escape our scrutiny. I spent several hours scouring my memory for a suitable essay topic, continually coming up empty. I called upon the support of... Sign in to see full entry.

She caught my eye the moment she entered the IHOP. An older woman accompanied her – perhaps her mother or an aunt? The girl didn’t seem terribly pleased to be out, or perhaps she wasn’t pleased with where they were. She slouched slightly, suggesting that she might be self-conscious or shy. She... Sign in to see full entry.

I’ve never been comfortable talking about this – even now. Sixteen years later, I still have nightmares. Thankfully, those are few and far between. I’m happily married with two handsome sons. Yet, from time to time, I still look over my shoulder to see if he ’s there, lurking in the shadows. Those... Sign in to see full entry.