From short stories to poetry to just her opinions on life. Heather writes it all.
Seeing Yourself In Your Children Samantha and her kids sat in an impromptu circle in the backyard discussing deep topics on life. It started out as a simple question of if they thought God really existed and then expanded. "What if we are already in the afterlife?" her 11 year old son asked. "But is... Continue Reading →
April 29, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the phrase, “hit the road, Jack.” You can interpret the phrase any way you like — road trip, goodbye, or story. Go where the prompt leads! Hit the Road "Hit the road, Jack! And, don't you come back no more…" ... Continue Reading →
Need To Get Up When I woke up, it was still dark. I felt so warm and comfy that I didn't want to move. The day's schedule ran through my head to decide if it was worth going in late or not at all. When I took in that deep breath I noticed how stale... Continue Reading →
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is it worth when you find a picture of your wife with another man? I almost fainted when I saw the photo amongst all of the family portraits. There she was in that dress that she knew I loved with her arms around someone else.... Continue Reading →
It was supposed to be like any other interview but everything felt different. Nothing looked out of place in the man's apartment and he seemed friendly enough. "Tell me about the first time that you noticed you were different." she stated, picking up her notebook. "When I was little and my mom couldn't see them."... Continue Reading →
As children grow, they watch their parents and try to emulate them. Whether it be how they dress or talk. Maybe even the way they chose to live their lives. Melissa firmly believed that her daughter would know everything she needed to know. Being a single mother wasn't easy, but she managed to teach her... Continue Reading →
The light gets brighter, and my heart is pounding. Something or someone is moving just beyond the light and slowly coming towards me. I open my mouth but no sound comes out. I close my eyes and try to leave my body behind, but there is a buzzing sound like a chainsaw getting ready to... Continue Reading →
April 8, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that “rethinks the hero.” Define the hero, comparing or contrasting to the classic definition. Break the mold. What happens to the hero in the cave? Is it epic or everyday? Is there resistance or acceptance? Go where the prompt leads! Hero... Continue Reading →
"Wake up..." my father whispered as he gently tapped me on the shoulder, "It is time." I rolled out of bed and rubbed the sleep from my tired eyes. My father had already left the room and I could hear his footsteps going down the stairs. I put on my slippers and hurried to catch... Continue Reading →
There was a feeling of static in the air as Jeremy sat down next to Sarah in the waiting room. This was their last chance. Everything else they had tried had failed. When the nurse called Sarah's name, the couple took one last look at each other. "Do you want me to come with you?"... Continue Reading →
