Everyone has a past. Some have a good one; others, not so much. Marianna couldn’t escape hers if her life depended on it. As her bad luck would have it, her life did indeed depend on it. She just didn’t know it yet. Marianna was a quiet girl, living in her small hometown in the …
Category Archive: Indie Ink Writing Challenges
The Revolving Doggy Door
I don’t want to wake up. I still feel exhausted and my head is pounding. But I don’t have much of a choice. My bed feels like it’s made of metal. Ok. . . It is made of metal. What the -? I’m laying on metal surrounded by bars. I’m in a cage? What is …
Another Mystery Is History
“You really thought you could get away with it, didn’t you?” “Yes,” the old man hissed. “And I would’ve, too, if it hadn’t been for those meddling kids. And that slimy little frog of theirs!” The police took the old man away as the sleuthing friends climbed into their Secret Sedan. “Another crime busted, another …
The Legend of McScroog
This is the story of McScroog McScroog? McScroog A wonderful and magical dude Which dude? This dude McScroog Who could do magic better than all other men He can? Who can? McScroog Then one day a dragon appeared With a beard? No that’s weird And the villagers are ran in fear Lots of tears Oh …
Changes Will Come
Change will come whether you want it to or not. There is nothing we can do to stop it or make it change its course. There is a greater force than you or I at the wheel, and it won’t stop, turn, or even change lanes at your behest. Change will come, and you can …
My Child
As I hold you in my arms, watching you sleep so peacefully, I imagine what your life will be like. How beautiful I know you’re going to be as a teen and adult. Even more beautiful than you are now, if that’s even possible. I imagine your good grades, your love and compassion for everyone …
Addiction
It’s an addiction, what I do. I can’t help myself. Well, if I’m really being honest, I can help myself. It’s just really hard and I really enjoy it, so I just choose not to. It’s easier and more fun to give in. I probably shouldn’t do it. In fact, I’m pretty darn sure I …
6:08
The clock on the dash said 6:08. I should’ve been in there an hour ago. Instead, I’d been sitting in my car, listening to the radio play songs of yesteryear. Stevie Nicks was babbling about some white winged dove. Ooh ooh ooh. I hate that song, but even that wasn’t enough to push me out …
Lost
Three drops of rain They drive me insane They push themselves deep Deep into my brain The harder I try The harder I cry Those three drops of rain As they fall from the sky And the harder they fall The louder their call I must heed it. How I need it That sad …
Blood
They say blood is thicker than water. Water was turned into wine. Wine is the drink of the sophisticated. The sophisticated are perceived as superior to the meek. But the meek shall inherit the earth. The earth has seen so many wars. Wars have spilled so much blood. Blood is the beginning. Blood is the …
