Stories tagged with "sleep"

  • The Writer Packs Her Fears as Well Inspired by text

    “I think I’ll pass.”

    “Chicken,” _I snorted, and let Scooter slip into his carrier. He sat in the corner, looking very reject…

  • A friend's intervention(part 7) Inspired by text

    “I don’t know what to do.” I whispered. Eliza had her hand on my shoulder, I leaned into her and let her comfort me. I felt…

  • Back home Inspired by text

    I turned the car home and took my time. What was the hurry? I couldn’t do anything more tonight. Masada and my darling, Marle…

  • Trying to fix a problem Inspired by text

    I smiled.
    “It’s good to hear your lovely voice too, sweetie.”
    She managed a tired laugh.
    “Thanks.”
    I sighed, remembering why …

  • Death and Hate Inspired by text

    I wished that she didn’t want to join me. I wished that she’d said “no”, the same way you wish that the other person _doesn’t…

  • Cold Case: It All Began With A Note Inspired by text

    With the man inside a cold coffin, resting, sleeping whatever dead men do.
    I couldn’t stop thinking about the things in his h…

  • Early Morning Conversation Inspired by text

    I answered my phone groggily, recaling my dream I’d just been dragged from.

    _I snuggled against Tyler, his arms wrapped arou…

  • Exshaustion Inspired by text

    Mom had to drag me away from Tyler once we got to the cabs. I realized with a start I wasn’t going to see Tyler again for atl…

  • The Writer Encounters Something Unexpected Inspired by text

    _I hoisted the poker above my head, ready to strike. I moved forward, my grip firm, ready to oust whatever burglar there was …

  • The Writer Comments on Her Cat Inspired by text

    I can’t sleep…it’s night, and very late. I don’t know the exact time, but I do know that I’m very unsettled. It gets very d…