fat andfeathery-soft,deceptively weightless;he floats, a skilful sackful ofether,on invisiblewaves.he silhouettes againstthe moon’s palecircle, growing with his deadlydescent.and in each of his watchfuleyes the image of a blackrat,fearless yetunwaryprey,f...
Laying together in the back of his truck Looking up at the stars as they talk quietly Discussing their problems and current concerns. Offering each other Comfort and support. They move closer She rests her head on his shoulder as he pulls her close huggin...
The dark envelops the world, wielding a sharp blade against the light. Shadows sink on over brooding souls. Oh yes, this is the forthcoming night. The sun bleeds upon misty skies like red and orange coloring a blank sheet; as diamond rain onto bracken ea...
Just hold me close, and hug me tight. Stay with me here, in the darkness of night. For in the morning, we must take flight. We must hold on with our very might. Look at the moon, see how bright. The stars are shining, such wondrous light. such blissful pe...
This story only available on Stories Space. If you are reading it elsewhere, it has been stolen.Once upon a time, there was a little Christmas fairy. She was a beautiful little Christmas fairy! Her lips were as pink as sugar mice, and her eyes were holly-...
Miranda lay there under her silk sheets afraid to open her eyes, she didn't want to face the morning. She silently scolded herself for her weakness of breaking a long-time vow to never, ever, ever slept with any man after the first date, no matter how att...
When we first moved into our new home, we saw we had endless woods out back. It looked so magical, like a fairytale. It drew me in immediately, but I was warned not to come into these woods. I was told repeatedly, they are just too dangerous. “Promise me,...
Last night was like all the others I have as of late. I sent my baby to bed, with a kiss on the lips. Oh so sweet. I ventured into the kitchen and made myself dinner, where I fixed some stir fry, asparagus and Texas toast. My evening was fine; I was even...
He was a tinkerer ever since he could remember; plastic bricks, tiny fake logs, that’s how it all began. Since then, he had graduated to bigger and better things–they weren’t actually very big things in any literal sense of the word, but definitely much b...
Nights darkness begins to fade Bright stars disappear from sight Horizons open changing from black Perpetuating a bluish pinkish bright Constellations giving way to dawn Temperature drop brings cold chills Sky's evolve changing dark to light Day now trans...
The loud rap on the door startled me out of a deep sleep. I shoved my pillow over my head and burrowed deeper into my lavender scented sheets and tried to reclaim my dream. When the pounding started again, I sat up and turned on the lamp, screwing my eyes...
Black takes over sightEyes wander searchingFrom behind the cloudsAppears a shimmering moonThen quickly vanishesHidden from viewEyes roaming seekingClouds open once moreRevealing a pin point of silverShining bright a lonely starThen another and anotherJoin...
Alone at night Stars sparkling I think of warmth lost to me My soul is cold Touch of fear Yet I admire nature’s cold beauties I close my eyes darkness to match the skies I hear the sound of dying life World is still awake Some are sleeping some are on the...
When Dusk comes through the sky,her grey cape flowingfrom her back,she dims the dayand in the twilight air,the red clouds lowagainst the western sky,she brings the nightand sprinkles you, Dear Stars,as far as she can throw.Some say the night was oncea bla...
The sun has setHumidity has notPeople gatheredOn their porchesListening to music.Couples enjoying the nightKnowing summer's comingTo a close.A cool breeze comes through Bringing down the humidity.People go back into Their air-conditioned homesFor game nig...
