A forked tongue whipped out to taste the evening air. The potent scent of infidelity made Nithögg’s head swim—a cloying honeysuckle that almost masked an undertone of rotten meat. An icy breeze chilled her sleek coils, and her heart struggled to pump sluggish blood. The great serpent longed to return to her cozy den, nestled … Continue reading Divine Hunger
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Wistwick 75 Miles
Alistera swallowed down the bile that scorched the back of her throat. “Do you mind if I open the window?” Geoff raised an eyebrow, but didn’t take his eyes off the road. Alistera took it as assent, flicking thumb and index finger in a complicated gesture. The glass resisted for a moment, as if sensing … Continue reading Wistwick 75 Miles
Publication Alert: “Cake”
Happy Mothers' Day! Today, my creep loving friends at Tales From the Moonlit Path aren't serving up mimosas for brunch. However, there is a bit of "Cake" -- a sweet and slightly eerie taste of flash fiction by yours truly. Feel free to drop me a note and tell me what you thought. And while … Continue reading Publication Alert: “Cake”
Not So Nosy Neighbors
So there I was, minding my own business, not bothering anyone. The front door and all the porch windows were flung wide, being one of those rare autumn days where New England had forgotten that Old Man Winter was lurking ‘round the corner. The cat lounged on the welcome mat, waiting to take a swipe … Continue reading Not So Nosy Neighbors
