FLASH FICTION - PRETTY AS YOU

 

Good day everyone and hope it is warmer where you are than where I am. I have a short flash fiction price today. Hope you enjoy! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pretty As You

 

 

I was so surprised when you gave them to me. They arrived on a day that I was sad.

My days before were dark and stormy. Things in my life were a challenge and when we talked I dumped on you. You listened.

Now my days are starting to see the light.

I invited you over to thank you.

You came and we had coffee with those awful donuts that you like.

I placed the flowers on the table.

You smiled at me pleased that I loved them.

We sat and talked for a while and then you said you wanted to take me out.

I was surprised. You told me if I said yes, you would buy me more flowers.

I told you that you didn't have to do that. I would go out with you.

But when we went out to the movies, you gave me more pink flowers.

You said I was as pretty as they were so you had to get them.

I thanked you for all you did. My dark days were now behind me.

We spent that day together and your sunshine shone on me all day

You said you loved me.



THE POET

Hello, I hope it's nice where you are. Today is our first snow storm. Today I'm changing things up a bit and posting a poem that I wrote some time ago. Hope you enjoy!

 

The Poet

 

 

She, who is a fairy, sits in my tree and writes poems on leaves.

After she is done, she sends the leaves into the wind only to have the wind's whispers lose the words.

She continues to write regardless, determined her work will reach their destination.

I watch her through the window wondering what she writes.

Who is she writing to?

She reveals nothing.

 

She stops and ponders for a moment. I'm sure she is carefully pondering her words in her mind in perfect sequence.

Perhaps melancholy thoughts seen through golden sunshine fills her poetic eyes.

She gives me a wink.

She continues to write on emerald green leaves.

Once again she send her poems into the wind.

She scolds the wind. Not this time.

The wind whips around her giving her promises in the summer breeze.

 

Once again the wind's whispers loses her words in the wind.

Oh well...

She flutters up holding onto a leaf in her hand and off she goes chasing the wind and her poems.   

FLASH FICTION-WE'LL FLY AWAY TOGETHER

 

Hello everyone and hope your day is going well. Today is a flash fiction piece and I hope you enjoy! Have a great weekend! 

 

 

 

We'll Fly Away Together

 

It was a curse put on them by a scorned lover.
What was meant to be, turned out to be not true. But Folia would not have it. When she found out that her intended to be was seeing someone in secret, she vowed she would get revenge for her broken heart.
So, Folia went on a trip to see a wise old witch. It was a hard trip and she almost did not make it.
But she did.
The old witch was dubious of anybody from the valley. They all hated her and scorned her. So, when she saw this young girl at her steps, she was suspicious.
Folia told her story to the witch and then she understood why she was on her door step.
"My child, I'm sorry for your broken heart. You have traveled along ways to come see me to help you. I will grant you one wish."
Folia was happy. She told the old witch to kill them both.
The witch nodded and then added. "For every wish I grant, I ask for something in return."
"If it's money or gold, I can give you plenty of that."
The old witch smiled. "I have no need of money or gold. But there is one thing that you have that I would like."
"What is it?"
"Your beauty. If I had your beauty, I could leave here and live somewhere else and no one would no what I am."
Folia shook her head. "What would become of me?"
"You are rich and you don't need your beauty. Your family will take care of you."
Folia shook her head. "I will not do that. I will keep my own self."
"Then we have no deal," said the witch.
"Can't you think of something else?"
The witch thought for a moment. "How about I receive your beauty after you die. Then you will have no need for it then."
Folia thought about the old witch's proposal. "I could live a long time and my beauty might fade as I age."
"I believe you will age quite nicely and your beauty will still shine."
Folia grinned. "Fine, you can have my beauty when I die."
The old witch smiled. "Then your wish is granted."
Folia left quite happy but just before she made it home, she fell off one of the paths that she was climbing down and hit her head. By the time anyone found her, she was dead.
The witch was now beautiful and living in another city. She was very happy.
As for the two lovers, the witch did carry out her promise but instead of killing them she turned them into identical butterflies.
The lovers she knew would fly off together.
Their life would last for as long as fate would let them be.
Butterflies were delicate creatures she knew.



FLASH FICTION-THE VIOLINIST

 

Hello everyone! I found this lovely pic of a violin and thought of the of the person playing it. Hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend! 

 

 

 

 

 

The Violinist

 

His playing sounded magical. Some thought he was. In any case, to see and hear him play was something one did not forget.

Maria was one soul who fell in love with the violinist. She had traveled far to come hear him this night.

Maria was hoping that this would be her night with him.

She dressed in her finest gown and did her hair and makeup to the best.

When he played, the room was transformed into another world. It was like no other.

When he finished she went to find him backstage. She stopped short when she found him.

He was cleaning his violin, preparing to play the next set. Maria couldn't go towards him for some reason. It felt like there was some invisible wall between them.

Maria tried to get his attention but her voice was silent.

He got up and now she thought he would see her. But he walked away from her, not glancing her way.

Once again he played and enchanted everybody. Maria was unhappy now and did not even listen to him.

She left before the concert was even over. Maria sat on a bench outside the theatre.

People were leaving now so she guessed that the concert was now over.

Maria got up and went to leave when she heard music.

She turned around and there he was playing-for her.

Maria stood in shock and watched him. It was a mournful peace and it made her heart ache.

When he finished he smiled at her. She started to come towards him but he held up his hand stopping her.

He took up his bow and struck the violin making quick short notes and then he did a fast run. She did not understand what he was doing.

When he finally finished, he came up to her and took her hand and kissed each finger.

Her insides melted.

Slowly, he bent near and kissed her cheek. Then whispered in her ear. "You fell in love with magic."

Maria couldn't say anything and watched him disappear into the shadows. She heard his violin play in the distance.

 

 

 

 

FLASH FICTION-HALLOWS EVE

 

Hello and hope all is well. Since Halloween is coming up, I thought I would post something that was in celebration of the night. I hope you enjoy.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hallow eves

 

 

It was a strange time of the year. The veils of magic would be down on this night.

That meant one thing. 

He would come.

It wasn't really as scary as some might think and not as scary as the night I met him.

I remember that night like it was yesterday. I dressed as a vampire faerie. We had been to a party and it was like 2:00 am when I got home.

Before I got into the house I noticed a black cat sitting on the roof of the garage. I smiled to myself thinking about how appropriate that was, a black cat out on Halloween.  

It saw me and leaped down when I went up the first steps of the porch.

I thought it was going to run away but instead it came towards me with no fear.

My eyes transfixed on it as it got closer and within three feet, it sat down and stared at me.

I knew something was different with this black cat. The cat gave me the shivers with it's green emerald eyes that glowed in the moon's light.

"Did you have a good evening?"

I startled when I heard the words. It's mouth never moved.

It let out a little purr noise and then asked again.

All I could do was nod and stare.

"That's nice but I bet I could show you a better time. Would you like that?"

I looked around and didn't see any one talking to me.

The cat stared at me.

"I should get inside," I said quickly. I fumbled in my purse trying to find my keys.

A sigh drifted over to me. I looked at the cat out the corner of my eye. "You don't really want to go inside, do you?"

I was a bit shaky now. My keys were not to be found.

"Follow me."

He leaped down off the porch and headed to the back yard.

I don't know why but I followed him.

With a blink of an eye he had transformed into a tall young man. The green eyes were still the same.

With a flick of his fingers the trees suddenly came to life. Others came out behind as if coming through a door.

I froze.

He came up to me an took my hand. "It's okay," he whispered.

There were strange things that came from behind the trees. Black cats that walked on two feet and others that walked on all fours and were as tall as a large dog. Their ears had long tufts on them. The eyes shimmered silver.

I guess they were girls. They wore long leather dresses and their hair was died all kinds of colors. Long nails kept me away from them. They were painted red and black and some blue. It looked freaky.

They didn't appear to want to come near me which I was relieved. He stayed by my side and handed me a glass of wine. I looked down at it and then up at him.

He was grinning. "It's safe," was all he said.

Music came from somewhere. They started to dance with each other.

I danced with him under the silver moon's light.

The frost in the air was settling on the grass. Our feet crunched as we danced. My bare arms were getting cold and I wanted to go inside.

Without me asking, he escorted me to the house porch and we stood under the porch light. His black hair appeared like cat fur. I almost touched it but pulled my hand back.

"I would like to see you again, if that is okay. I like you."

I nodded and he handed me my keys.

I went inside and the door shut separating us.

My feet took up to my room as fast as they could go. I went to my window and looked out and all I saw was a white mist hovering over the back yard and a black cat disappearing into the mist.

Now, it was that time again. I dressed up this year as a dear. My friend did the makeup. I couldn't wait for him to see my costume.

I waited on the porch.

As silent as a cat, he leaped up and was behind me. When I turned around he was dressed all in his finest. A suit with coattails.

He smiled and looked me over. "How lovely, a little dear."

I looked him over. "You're dressed to the nigh. What's the occasion?"

He grinned and his green eyes sparked. "You shall see."

A shiver raced up my spine.

He escorted me out to the back yard. Paper lanterns hovered in the air all around the yard. We were the only ones there. I looked at him. He was not giving anything away.

He swirled around and out of his black tails came out a large black cat that smiled at me.

"Meet Midnight. She has wanted to meet you for a while now."

I felt like prey the way she slinked around me. She had long white tufts on her ears and fluffy tufts on each side of her cheeks. Her eyes glowed gold. Even though the grass was frozen, she made no noise as she came closer to me. Her nose twitched.

I looked from her to him hoping that he would come between us.

She stopped in front of me. I held  my breath.

 Her nose was sniffing the air or me. I wasn't sure.

He came up behind her. "What do you think of her?"

She purred. "She's wonderful. I know why you like her."

He smiled pleased that she was pleased. I just wondered what they had in mind.

In a blink he was whisking me off across the yard to the edge of the trees. My heart thumped. He leaned against the tree and held out a staff for me to take. "Take this and you will become one of us. Be with me always and not just once a year. Take a hold of it." He held it out.

I could hear her coming up behind even though she made no noise.

"I can't, " I stuttered. "I live here."

He frowned and when he did he looked dangerous. I was almost going to cry when he came up to me. "It's okay dear. No fear.  Let's make a deal. You don't have to come this time but when this time comes around again, I will come the day before this night and come get you. Okay?" He tapped his chin. "Let's see. We have to mark the occasion with something tonight. Take my staff and that will be your reminder."

Without thinking I took the staff and that's when the other side opened. I screamed and dropped the staff and ran.

I ran across the yard so fast. I heard a growl and a curse behind me. I made it inside the house. I locked the door and ran to my room. I looked out the window and saw him. He was pacing back and forth. She sat a ways a way looking up my way.

The mist came in swirling around his ankles. It started to rise and almost swallowed him up. I watched him intensely.

Then our eyes met.

He wanted me back out there but I shook my head.

I don't know how much time passed but I must have fell a sleep on my bed when I heard something. It sounded like it was just outside my window.

When I looked there was a black cat sitting outside my window. I knew it was him. I looked at the time. It was almost five.

I went up to the window. He looked at me but it didn't seem like it was him. He was just a black cat.

A weak mew made me open the window.

He hopped in and onto my bed. He washed a paw and curled up and went to sleep.

I went beside him and went to sleep.

When I got up in the morning he was not there.

Leaning against the corner in my room was the staff. I picked it up and something went though me.

I felt calm and I knew that he was going to come for me.

I was okay with it.

 

 

FLASH FICTION-THE BLUE POET

 

 

Hello everyone! Today I have a flash fiction piece. I hope you  enjoy and have a great weekend! 

 

 

 

 

 

The Blue Poet

 

 I was sitting in the flower garden with my sketchbook. It was a perfect day.

I thought I had seen a blue flash but I thought it was a flower.

But it wasn't a flower.

I felt eyes on me suddenly. I looked out the corner of my eye and I could see the most beautiful blue wings. But eyes?

I went back to my sketch and then I really felt eyes on me. I set the sketchbook down beside me.

He was sitting in another chair in the garden. His blue eyes shone. I held my breath.

A shy smile slowly formed on his face. I kinda smiled back.

"I like your drawings."

"Thank you. Who are you?"

"I'm Sapphire but some call me the blue poet." His voice was as soft as the warm breeze.

I thought maybe I was seeing things but I think he had blue butterfly wings neatly folded behind him.

He came a little closer. "Would you draw me?"

I nodded and picked up my sketch book. The moment felt very surreal. When I looked at his face, I knew he was not like me. Those blue eyes were ethereal and a bit cat like. I sketched like mad trying to capture what I thought was my imagination. 

While I sketched he told me a story. It was about a lonely girl who fell in love with a faerie. He took her to his world but she missed her family. He took her back but her family was already gone as so much time had passed. She had no choice but to go back with him. He kept her in a tower made of flowers and ivy. She loved him and she soon forgot who she was. He made her his wife. He smiled at me when he said the last sentence.

I could feel a chill run up my spine. He got a little closer and that's when a big blue jay came flying in and landed on a nearby bird fountain. It made a loud noise.

I heard a flutter of wings beside me. I dropped the sketchbook. The blue jay made another loud squawk.

When I picked up the sketch book, Sapphire was gone but the blue jay was still there. He landed on the ground in front of me.

There was no one around. This time he spoke to me. "Stay away from the blue poet. He steels young girls."

Then he flew up into the air and flew away.

When I looked down at my sketch, I had drawn a butterfly.  

 

 

FLASH FICTION-QUEEN FOR A DAY

 

 

Hi everyone. Today I have a flash fiction piece. Hope you enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Queen For A Day

 

 

 

He promised her the world for a day. She would be queen over the whole world.

All she had to do was step into his world. It was not a light decision but she did it.

The world changed and people were nice to her and anything she wanted the world gave it to her. There was no hate and that lonely feeling that plagued her for so long disappeared. She turned to him and told him that she never wanted to leave.

He smiled and said that is what they all say. 

Even though doubt crept into this world, she shoved it away and dined with the past and the future. 

He invited a man they met on the corner street whose name was Henry. He said he was God. He had tea with them.

She didn't think he was God because his eyes were red.

He was nice though and said that she made a nice queen.

He walked with them for a while before they were joined by a young goth girl who was sitting in a outdoor café drinking a latte. He invited her to come with them. She said her name was Lilith. Henry kept his distance from her.

They arrived at a glass castle that sparkled like diamonds. They all turned and looked at her. Lilith winked at her.

She wasn't sure what that meant but as she looked out over the world she felt this uneasiness. All she saw was her past mistakes and the loneliness was back. His hand took hers and even though there was fire all around them, his hands were cold.

She looked up at him. "The day is over," he told her.

Lilith came over to her. Henry stayed back. She whispered in her ear.

"Never make deals with a boy with metal teeth."