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One of my favorite books is the Illustrated Man. I have spent hours with that book through multiple readings, each time, discovering something new in the stories. It’s funny how years can change your perspective. I was on a hike… Continue Reading →
Do what you have to do. Even if it breaks, tears, destroys your heart. You have to go kill her, there is no other option. It is either her life or our lives. I understand that you love her with… Continue Reading →
“Do what you have to do.“ He says voice breaking the damp night air. I push the body into the large golden suitcase. We hear the music pick up. Even though no one else was aware of what was happening… Continue Reading →
“Do what you have to do.” I lowered my phone into my pocket, and waited for the train to stop. I had a meeting with the owner of a big company in Boston, and it was essential I was on… Continue Reading →
“Do what you have to do.”That’s what everyone saysYet no one means itWhat they really mean isfollow the rules and do good in schoolThey don’t meanDo what you have to do to blossomThey don’t meanDo what you have to do… Continue Reading →
“Do what you have to do.”Those six words.With no hesitation they slipped out of his crisp, cracked lips and slim jaw.Ground-shaking, burly words from such a decaying body.His royalty rippled across the fields, touching every soldier’s soul.Souls ready to strip… Continue Reading →
Street Snippets – 2020 November – Emma Malia “Do what you have to do,” she said I have to walk down the street with the red buildingsFive windows, six windows, five windows high I have to walk past the church… Continue Reading →
“Do what you have to do,” my mom exclaims! The radiant chili pepper lights hang around the yellow painted living room as the pumpkin spice candle fills the house with a subtle, but sweet, smell. Just two minutes away downtown,… Continue Reading →
Aurora and I are supporting our local restaurants by eating outdoors, or ordering in. As we were out last night, down on Carmine Street, we heard this snippet, “Do what you have to do.“ That sounded like a good story… Continue Reading →
“I can’t believe she told me that.” is a short story illustration for the 2020 October Street Snippets.
“I can’t believe she told me that!”I wonder if that’s what’s going through people’s minds, if that’s what they’re thinking on the rare occasions when I share such things?That’s why I keep them to myself most of the time, these… Continue Reading →
I can’t believe she told me that! That was possibly Alex’s biggest secret, his crush on Lindsay. Now why would Katie tell me that? Is she jealous, happy, confused, I’m not sure, but I’m personally confused. Of all people to… Continue Reading →
What Was Not Said “I can’t believe she told me that!” I stood in bitter silence as I watched the rapport crumble into broken pieces of love, support, understanding, and trust that slipped through my cupped hands like glassy sand…. Continue Reading →
“I can’t believe she told me that!” my mom said to me with tears in her eyes. With a deep breath my mother told me words I will never forget. “Maryanne called me; Madeline passed away last night Gracie.” My… Continue Reading →
“I can’t believe she told me that!” “You weren’t supposed to find out this way.” “I can’t believe that this is real. And you of all people. How could you look me in the face, and not tell me?!” “All… Continue Reading →
“I can’t believe she told me that!” she cried. “Why did she have to say that to me!” I had heard my daughter sobbing quietly in the bathroom. She didn’t tell me anything when I asked, only repeating these few… Continue Reading →
The October Street Snippet was heard by Aurora while walking towards the subway, 8th Avenue at 14th Street. “I can’t believe she told me that!” There it is, the beginning of your story. Is it a mystery? Is it an… Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Emma Malia, Grace and Sam for their contributions to 2020 September Street Snippets. (Click their name to read their story.) They will receive a Certificate of Achievement for the contributions. In addition, Nicolas, Liam, Lillian and Maizy will… Continue Reading →
At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this… Although small in stature at just 5 foot 4 inches, she carried herself to be a mighty force capable of anything. She had… Continue Reading →
“At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this…”Hands on hipsChest puffed outShe stood tall “At one time, there was a defiant little girl, standing in front of the bull, like this…”She… Continue Reading →