by Laurainne | Dec 16, 2019 | Adventure, Flash Fiction
It had already been too long. Charlotte had run out of songs to sing. The snacks had all been eaten. And the beautiful-crystalline tunnel of frozen trees had gotten dull. Charlotte was ready to be out of the van. As if in response, the van turned off and slowly...
by Laurainne | Dec 6, 2019 | Adventure, Flash Fiction
Walking to the grocery store was a serious endeavor these days. I recounted everything that I needed. Plenty of empty bags to stock up on food storage, check. Frozen water bottles, watering cans, ropes, and a machete, also check. I tightened the strap on my oversized...
by Laurainne | Oct 4, 2019 | Adventure, Flash Fiction
They were finally ready. Merrin had gathered the stone and chiseled them. Gunpowder was bought and paid for. Jennie had filled everyone’s packs with quality cheese. Trish handed out the weapons made from a meteorite. Those had taken the longest to craft. Trish carried...
by Laurainne | Aug 2, 2019 | Adventure, Flash Fiction
The moon peeked her head above the uppermost branches of the mother tree. A silver beam shone down and sparkled against the slow waves of the great river. Little fox’s eyes opened and saw the reflected moonlight first. He watched the river for a long...
by Laurainne | Jul 1, 2019 | Adventure, Flash Fiction
“He’s not that bad sweetie” is what my father was going with. “This isn’t the Ongorou Empire,” I told him, “We don’t live like savages anymore. I can’t control the world but I have a right to make my own decisions! Neither one of you even understands what...
