Stories tagged with "blind"

  • The Ivory and the Ebony: Decree Inspired by text

    Later that day, a telegram was sent to our house (Mom refused to have a phone). Mom muttered under her breath, then sighed he…

  • The Ivory and the Ebony: Abrupt Retirement Inspired by text

    I had just turned 15, and beginning to learn a movement of a Beethoven concerto, & my mom had turned on the radio in the kitc…

  • The Ivory and the Ebony Inspired by a photo

    The ivory and ebony felt cool as I ran my fingers over them, relishing every second of it. I had been kept away so long that …

  • Memories Inspired by text

    Sora’s eyes widened further as she beheld the boy in the bed. He was pale, and dark haired. His eyes were a piercing blue, an…

  • Phoenix Tears Inspired by text

    “I can see?” he said uncertainly, stretching out his hands, and taking Sioni’s hands in his own.

    She stared up at him, smil…

  • Out of the Dark Inspired by text

    Helen turned her head slowly so that her profile was bathed in the green light, her immense black eyes dancing as they reflec…

  • "I'm Home." Inspired by text

    Two wide – eyed guards looked at Alfred and Ruven suspiciously as they passed by.

    As soon as they were out of earshot, Ruve…

  • Big Voice, Small Body Inspired by text

    Alfred stumbled to the gates of the palace, Ruven supporting his trembling frame with a helpful, steady hand beneath.

    The g…

  • The Crimson Ribbon Inspired by text

    Sioni stood in the doorway, agape at what she had just heard. Luckily, Ridda nor her father had noticed her. She darted just …

  • Simply Black Inspired by text

    The next day, the first thing Alfred registered was a stabbing pain across his forehead.

    He sat up, trying to ignore the se…