idreamoflilies' Stories

Breaking Free

2008-04-10T05:18:57Z

Shivering with a hand full of confiscated rock CDs and other contraband, Walt sat defeated in his old, rusty Toyota. After being egged by the students in yet another prank he started to wonder why he even wanted to be a teacher. Walt cranked the car up on the 4th try and his self-help tape began to play. He crept his way toward home in evening traffic. He remembered that noone was home waiting for him as he fought through a sea of cars. A road worker accidentally released a wrench into the air and unto Walt’s windshield, shattering it to pieces. Panicked, Walt quickly turned into the nearest exit. He drove for miles while his tape skipped continuously. He was now on the highway. The road outstretched ahead like the dark arm of a shadow. Walt smiled as he ejected the skipping tape and tossed it out the open window along with his badge. He picked up a CD and pressed play while driving fast past the speed limit. He smiled as if not a care in the world – even as the state troopers followed him into the twilight.

The Detective pt 2

2008-03-25T00:36:51Z

“Look bud, are we going to sit and point out the obvious all night or are we going to solve this little problem of yours?” Anthony said, slightly annoyed. “I mean, if you rather see the back end of my tail flying off I wouldn’t have ANY complaints. I’m very busy you know.” Walter swallowed hard. “But..you talk!”

“Yeah? And the sky’s blue. Now what’s the problem?”

Walter knew this was crazy but he didn’t have anyone else to turn to.

“I think I’m being framed. My girlfriend came up missing and now the police think I’m the one responsible.” Walter said.

“Got enemies?”

“Well, I faked my death to get out of some bad debts. I’m different now. There’s no way they could have tracked me down.”

“hmm. She the only one that knows this?”

“Yea, I trust her.”

Anthony paced the floor…his tiny shadow following every step. “Ok”

“Ok, what?” Walter asked.

“Ok, I’ll take turkey on wheat…whatd’ya think? I’ll take the case. It’s Ant, btw.”

“Thanks,” Walter said as Ant flew up to the window and out into the night.

The Detective

2008-03-24T19:47:54Z

Walter needed help and he needed it bad. He nervously dialed the number on the business card. He hung up the phone and let out a sigh as he sat down. He stared out the into the cold, city night searching for any signs of the detective. Bored, he went back to shuffling the paperwork on his desk. He reclined back in his chair and heard a squeak. He looked down and decided he would have to get that fixed soon. When looked up the detective was standing in front of him. Walter didn’t move. “Anthony Reed, Private Detective”, he announced while adjusting his hat. Silence draped the room like a wet blanket on a campfire as the two stared at each other. “But you’re a.. a.. a..”, Walter begins. “Yeah, yeah, yeah. Go ahead. Get it out of your system. A little birdee told you, right? I hear THAT all the time,” Anthony said. “But..but..but..”, Walter continued. “Look, I’ve got 2 kids, a wife and a hot dinner waiting for me at home. Can we move this along?” Anthony said impatiently. “But, you’re a BIRD !” Walter exclaimed.

A Discussion

2008-03-21T05:12:42Z

“Ugh. From what I hear nowadays, marriage isn’t all THAT great,” a woman whispered smugly to the man next to her. “They usually end up having affairs or even getting a divorce after just a few years.”

The man didn’t reply. He kept his eyes on the richly decorated altar occupying the front of the old, wooden church.

The reverend cleared his throat loudly as workers scrambled to restore sound to the aging PA system.

“My own parents didn’t even stay married. It’s ridiculous,” she continued. “Just another fairytale.”

The man didn’t say a word and continued to stare straight ahead as if he hadn’t heard her.

A thumbs-up from the balcony prompted the reverend to continue the ceremony. There was an exchange of rings with audible sniffing heard throughout many sections of the church. “You may now kiss the bride”, he concluded.

As the groom leaned over to kiss his new bride he whispered softly to her…

“Well, I guess I’ll be the one to prove you wrong,” he said smiling, then he kissed her passionately.

A Rainy Night

2008-03-19T07:40:31Z

Streetlights passed the windshield like miniature suns illuminating the wet, dark street ahead. It was a cold evening as I drove through seemingly empty streets with soft sounds of Jazz playing through my radio. I made my way home in no particular hurry. As I pulled into my driveway, I thought I saw something move in the bushes. I killed the engine and opened my door cautiously as I wasn’t sure what this something could be. I drew closer and heard whimpering. Thinking it was one of the neighborhood children I reached out my hand and asked if everything was ok. The rain was beginning to pick up so I asked again before we both ended up with colds. At that moment my hand felt a lick. I snatched my hand away. “This child is crazy!” I thought. Before I had a chance to finish my thoughts I heard small bells ringing. A few seconds later the figure emerged. I breathed a sigh of relief as it was only a small, wet dog who had taken up shelter in my yard. “Hungry?” I asked as we walked into the house & out of the rain.

Evening Ponderings

2008-03-18T10:15:20Z

The sky above me danced across the horizon in an array of hues like elegant dancers at a ballet. I inhale deeply as I walk to my car sitting silently, patiently. I take a moment to look at the church adjacent to the parking lot. I imagined ninjas climbing from every which way along the roof and steeple of the church. I wasn’t sure as to what they wanted…but I was certain they were after me. They didn’t look like they cared for a friendly chat. I tossed my purse and readied myself for battle. The first ninja came from above…I ducked and narrowly missed the second one. My waitressing skills paid off as I was a master of balance from serving drinks all day. My reflexes were lighting quick…so much so as to dodge a blow from yet another ninja. The battle grew fierce but I fought valiantly. That was until the sound of a distant horn awoke me from my thoughts. As I climbed into my car, I couldn’t help but to grin as I glanced back at the steeple and thought I saw what looked to be a ninja staring back at me.