9 years ago I was tasked with creating something with a crayon. Since I cannot draw to save my life, I decided to write a story. Inspired by my niece’s love of drawing, Walter was born. Walter spends many years feeling useless until one day a little girl shows him just how useful he is….
This holiday season I was able to take part in an anthology of different short stories and poems called Second Star. Below is an excerpt of the story I wrote. If you want to read more download the whole anthology here: SecondStar Reindeer Games By Dawn Brock I knew I would be one of the chosen…
*Read part 3 here.* Joseph went out back and found his grandma sitting in her rocker facing the fields. He leaned against the back wall before sliding to the ground. His shoulders slumped, and he buried his head into his knees. “You know the herbs needed for Sara’s medicine used to grow in this very…
Read part one here and part two here. “Granma!” the boy yelled running up to a withered old woman. “Tell me a story!” “Calm down, calm down,” she laughed. “I’m not as young as I once was. Now sit down and tell me which story you want to hear.” “The one about the earth,” the…
If you missed part one, find it here. The leaves crunched beneath her feet as Lady Terra walked through the forest. She paused when she reached its end. Her brows furrowed as she examined the scene before her. The town had grown into a city, and the forest had shrunk. Despite the difference, Lady Terra continued…
“Lady Terra! Lady Terra!” shouted Millie as she ran up to her. “Look what Momma just gave me.” She extended her hands displaying the potted plant she clutched between them. Her eyes shined as she smiled up at Lady Terra. “It’s my very first plant. Momma said it was all my responsibility.” “Wow, that is…
I placed the plate of eggs and bacon in front of my husband before yelling, “Jim! Katie! Hurry up you’re going to miss your bus.” I turned back to the sink and inhaled slowly, my back tensing as I face the pile of dirty dishes. The tepid water lapped against my wrists as I swirled…