Dusk comes earlier and earlier these days. Used to, the kids could play outside until almost 1 PM, but now they start trooping indoors at around 12:30. Another sixteen hours until daylight returns.
Spooktober 2022 Day 2: Dusk
Tag: microfiction
Spooktober 2022 Day 1: Headstone
The cemetery hasn’t had a volunteer headstone cleaner in a long time, so I’m surprised to see you.
The Hopeful Wanderer – Doughnut Offerings
In which the Wanderer shares sweets. #microfiction
The Hopeful Wanderer – Artificial Illumination
Between one town and the next, I spied in the distance twin lanterns casting steady, white light into the night, throwing tree limbs and grass blades into sharp, black relief. One lamp hung above the other, appearing like the eyes in a face cocked sideways. Perhaps in curiosity, perhaps madness. No matter how close my … Continue reading The Hopeful Wanderer – Artificial Illumination
The Hopeful Wanderer – Unrooted
An ornate greenhouse existed not only far from civilization, but smack in the middle of an already existing forest. Enormous, though in height rather than breadth. Craning my head back to gaze upward at its towering, clear walls, I wondered what must grow within. So I went inside. Warmth blanketed my face like an unpleasant … Continue reading The Hopeful Wanderer – Unrooted
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