The roof was shaded by vines with bunches of soft lime green grapes dangling from them. Small patches of vivid blue peeked through the overhead coverage. A warm soft breeze played gently at our clothing. The soft infused light under the grape vines was a sharp contrast to the brilliant sun that highlighted the numerous… Continue reading Coffee & Wine
The desk around me is littered with stationary debris. The isolation created by half-walls isn’t lost on me. I feel uninvited as I sit here, a squatter at someone else’s desk, casting about for inspiration. However, I find nothing under the dim lighting beyond the impression of stormy clouds nor can I find anything in… Continue reading Lacking Inspiration for a Creative Artist
Villainy The coffee wasn’t steaming anymore, a large piece of chocolate sat beside the mug. One thing remained unanswered, how did Olivia know the operative? She heard the unspoken question, “all the chocolate bars and candy in the world were disappearing. Every night someone or something was purging stores, houses, and factories of these items… Continue reading Villainy – The Space Between Bookstore presented by A to Z 100 word stories
Surrounded The day passed. Darkness settled around the campfire; glowing orange and red sparks danced up from the flames. Suddenly the crackling fire was the only sound. All at once a triangle shaped head was silhouetted against the night and on the other side of us there appeared a man in a flowing cape. We… Continue reading Surrounded – The Space Between Bookstore presented by A to Z 100 word stories
Knowledge We were still cautiously following twists and turns in a labyrinth of bookshelves. “Glitter,” I said as I rooted myself to the floor. “Explain now! What is hunting us, and who or what is Cord?” “Hunting us,” she sighed. A look of resignation crossed her face. “If you could have a mythical creature for… Continue reading Knowledge – The Space Between Bookstore presented by A to Z 100 word stories
Junk We found Cord sitting on a pocket lip playing with a button. He didn’t look up which was good because I was staring gap mouthed. “Cord!?” So much was wrapped into Glitter’s one utterance. It found you?” His voice was rich and deep. “Yes, is it hunting? Where did it come from?” “Olivia found… Continue reading Junk – The Space Between Bookstore presented by A to Z 100 word stories
Hunt My eyes saw a profile moving across one of the exit points. Glitter saw it too and as the shadow filled the opening she grabbed my hand. Her decision about me solidified; I wasn’t a threat. She turned and ran dragging me behind her. Glancing back a complete darkness had fallen over the octagon… Continue reading Hunt – The Space Between Bookstore presented by A to Z 100 word stories
Glitter Mesmerized by the steam from the mug a voice behind me broke the spell. I whipped around to find an ageless woman smiling with twinkling eyes. I stared up at her from my 5 foot vintage point noticing that her skin shimmered. She indicated the abandon coffee, “can’t find her, poof, gone!” It was… Continue reading Glitter – The Space Between Bookstore presented by A to Z 100 word stories
Focal Point The shelves were turned to form an octagon shaped space. It was compact and filled with organized clutter. There were four exit points between shelves and I stood at one. Under my feet the carpet showed extensive wear. The other three exits were blocked by stacked books and dusty cobwebs. The space was… Continue reading Focal Point – The Space Between Bookstore presented by A to Z 100 word stories
Eye-opener Minty greens, pale pinks, powder blues, butter cream yellows, and soft purple beans decorated the inside of the jar. The vinyl chalkboard label on the side read “Caution: Do Not Open.” On closer inspection a faint rustling echoed from the jar paired with a subtle movement. The jar sat on a dusted desk in… Continue reading Eye-Opener – The Space Between Bookstore presented by A to Z 100 word stories
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 