Stories tagged “evening”
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Gates & Shadows
She stood before the gates, looking up at the aged iron and hesitating to touch them. It was close to eleven o’clock at night, and here she was, standing outside the Diviny manor, cowering like a mouse before its yawning gates. It was safe to say...
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One week later
Ben drove down the Pacific Coast Highway as the sun was setting over the ocean. Adam and Rachel were sleeping in the backseat holding hands. Mischa sat in the front looking through Ben’s iPod to see his music collection. “You never told me ...
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One Month Later
“You think we should maybe take off?” Mischa asked as Ben closed the door behind him. Mischa sat on the stone steps, her sun dress blowing in the warm breeze. “I’ve never seen them blow up like this before.” Ben sat down c...
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Three Months Later
“It’s over,” Mischa said. She and Ben were walking down the beach as the moon was rising over head. “Yeah, Adam said the same thing,” Ben replied. Ben could feel the gold promise ring on Mischa’s finger as he held he...
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Tomorrow's promise
As evening drew near we prepared ourselves for the worst. Bailey was bound to die with the light of day. Restless, she pawed at the ground, fighting fiercely for life. The mare was dying and there was nothing we could do. Quiet sobs escaped my daughter...
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Liquid Sunshine
A tired and weary day hangs up its blazing coat on the grove of stoic oaks standing tall in the yard. Hot, dusty air settles over the ancient wooden porch where a child and grandmother sit, sipping tea and watching the sun slowly slip toward the horizo...