Fiction
ALL THAT AND A KITTY TOO
Mike returned from Mickey D's before I knew it and I helped carry the bags and drinks to the backyard of the housing unit, where there was a picnic area and playground. The girls were thrilled that I had finally done something right today—McDonald's for dinner and a kitty to play with.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Two Strikes Leaves Me a Miss
I had to get control of myself. The girls would not see me lose it. I jammed my hand into my pocketbook, searching for the wad of tissues I kept handy for runny noses or sticky hands. Finding them I blew my nose, wiped my eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to laugh off my tantrum.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Eew! That's What She Said!
As soon as I dressed in the laundry room, I peeked out to see if my stalker was still hanging around, then dashed across the driveway to the camp store. Janie was cashing out the morning girl and sliding her tray into the register when I ran up to her, hysterically.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
From Hero to Zero
When you have kids, keep your seat belt fastened at all times because there is constant turbulence. Yesterday I was the perfect mom who made all their dreams come true. Today, because of a pervert wandering the campgrounds, I was an evil witch.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Homecoming: Embracing the Self
It was past 2am when a most unwelcome visitor appeared at my door. She had my spare key and the lock posed some difficulty to her despite this, she did not stop. When she opened the door—my door—she saw me reflected there and remembered that it was my house.
By Moon Ghosh 2 years ago in Chapters
IT'S A DIRTY JOB
The maintenance workers carefully approached the skunk hiding under our table, not wanting to startle it into a full-blown smell attack. The kids who had been sitting in the dining room eating their breakfasts were now crowded at the doors, noses pressed up against the glass, most likely hoping for the full-blown attack.
By Tina D'Angelo2 years ago in Chapters
Blood of my Blood
Aileana closed her eyes, drawing a deep breath as the pulse of Ancient Magic thrummed through her. The clearing, encircled by sentinel-like trees, was her sanctuary, a place where the whispers of nature spoke to her burgeoning power. With a calm exhale, she extended her arm, her fingertips dancing in the air as if plucking the strings of an unseen harp. A gust of wind obeyed her silent command, rustling the leaves around her in a crescendo of whispered secrets.
By Mara Edwards2 years ago in Chapters
Karma Is A Bitch
Once upon a time, in a small, picturesque village nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany, lived a young woman named Isabella. Isabella was known for her radiant beauty, but those who knew her well understood that beneath her charming exterior lay a heart cold as ice. Her beauty had granted her many privileges, and she wielded them mercilessly to get what she wanted, often at the expense of others.
By Leroy payne2 years ago in Chapters
