Break From Reality. Daily.
Shadow covered half the cement on the carport. The last patch of sunlight created a rainbow where I sprayed the hose, watering the blooming lavender, catmint and marigolds planted months ago. I hoped at least one of them would ward off mosquitoes. The marigolds clashed, looking garish next to the graceful stalks of lavender. Logan…
This story is by Bernadette Conroy and was part of our 2018 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. ——————————————— I slid out of my truck into a snowdrift, dragging the precious sack of Johnny Black Annie talked me into charging on credit. The half empty, dusty bottle of scotch,…
This story is by Bernadette Conroy and was part of our 2016 Winter Writing Contest. You can find all the Winter Writing Contest stories here. “Angels, my angels. What are you doing? How did you get here. Come in, come in the house, too cold outside.” My Granny opened the front door on the three…
