Stories tagged “absence”

• Sorry Honey, I'm Back

  She entered the house relieved to be home after a long day of work. She set her briefcase down on the table along and turned on her laptop. The scent of vanilla lingered in the air from the scented candle. At her command the T.V came to life and was pl...

  • Author: illusionistic
  • Posted over 2 years ago.

• Now a Stranger

  On a whim she decided to cut through the old neighborhood on her way home. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but as she approached she felt put off by the old familiarity she once had but seemed to be lacking lately. She pulled her hat down furth...

  • Author: g²LaPianistaIrlandesa
  • Posted over 2 years ago.
  • 5 out of 5

• Hello Peace

  Hello, Peace, It’s been a while Since you stepped through my door. Can’t say I haven’t missed you. Life without you’s been a war. Been up late, Excuse the bags That rest beneath my eyes. Your absence has disturbed my sleep Fille...

  • Author: Elisabeth L. Davis(LoA)
  • Posted over 2 years ago.

• The Island

  There’s an island, a pretty sizable one, big enough to support a growing and thriving population. This community that’s established itself on this firmly-set island is one of sharing, one of support. In all of the denizens’ endeavors,...

  • Author: g²LaPianistaIrlandesa
  • Posted almost 2 years ago.
  • 5 out of 5

• You Will Leave a Mark

  I saw you today, from a distance. You walked towards me, the colour draining from the world around you. You impressed upon the near-greys and flat hues, like the girl in the red coat. I smiled an involuntary smile. I could feel my cheeks glowing. Quest...

  • Author: Ben Paddon
  • Posted 7 months ago.