Tag: Bridge of Broken Glass
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Wolf and Badger
Smoke and ash clogged the air as the orange glow of fire illuminated the northern horizon. Snow lay thick on the ground but in some places it had been trampled so thoroughly that it was only mud. Frost was forming as night deepened in the ruined woods and in the distance the sound of cries…
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Consensus: Part 3
The days flew by. It was both a relief and a surprise at how well the medications were working. Melvin had heard how sometimes it could take several rounds of trying one medication after another until they found what worked, but it seemed they’d gotten it right on the first try. What was more, the…
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Consensus: Part 2
Shopping was not something Melvin enjoyed. All the people and motion could overwhelm him and really get his hallucinations going which in turn would set off his panic attacks. On more than one occasion he’d found himself standing in the middle of an aisle, tears streaming down his face, and no idea how long he’d…
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Spring Break
Last week was Spring Break for me and my family. I thought I’d have all sorts of free time to get ahead on my writing but of course I didn’t so no stories this week as I get caught back up. Sorry for the delay but I’ll be getting back into “Consensus” and finishing it…
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Consensus: Part 1
There is no such thing as a comfortable waiting room. No matter how many scent diffusers, art, or couches are used, everyone in the waiting room will be uncomfortable. At least, that’s Melvin’s opinion. He bounced his knee up and down while he waited, trying to manage his anxiety. Years of effort had led up…
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Golden Husky
Boot sequence initiating The high pitched hum of electricity was barely audible but in the dead of night it was the only sound. Motors began to activate, as well as the internal gyroscope, and they added their own faint noises to the otherwise quiet evening. With an almost melodic whine, the golden, quadrupedal body stepped…
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Light in the Storm
Rain beat against the outside of the lighthouse and lightning flashed with some regularity, illuminating the tiny space inside. The thunder that followed would shake the whole structure and threatened to break the glass in the windows. Mikhael checked on the lamp once more, ensuring it remained burning bright so anyone caught out in this…
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Late Delivery
The television in the other room blared with its volume almost up to the max. Doreen did it on purpose. Her hearing wasn’t that bad, no matter what she said about all her years on the bomb squad. She did it because she knew he would hear it no matter where he went in the…
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Missed Connection
It was Tuesday. I sat in the same little coffee shop that I always did each morning. It wasn’t the best coffee but it was walking distance from my house and I liked the vibe. I checked the time and then looked towards the door. Like clockwork, the tall, dark, and handsome guy walked in.…
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Paris at Night
It was quiet. He wasn’t used to the quiet. Not anymore. A part of him itched to hurry his pace, as though something was wrong, but he managed to ignore it. Stars above shone as brightly here as they did anywhere, and yet they seemed more vibrant. Maybe it was the lack of smoke in…
Bridge of Broken Glass 