Hiding from the light

August 14, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

I’ve been down so long, I’ve lost track of days. Without benefit of the sun, I rely on cycles to measure the passage of time. Eat, sleep, wake, eat, sleep, wake… three cycles equals one chit mark on the wall. Weeks, months all run together. Subterranean noises are amplified. What may be a tiny mouse … Continue reading Hiding from the light

Gallows

August 13, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 23 Comments

I watched his face. The play of emotions twisted his features into a grotesque mask as he tried to grasp what was happening. His face seemed to melt as he showed disbelief, then shock, anger, and hatred. Never a good card player, I hoped my face wasn’t as animated. For weeks before his trial, I … Continue reading Gallows

Shark weak

August 6, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 40 Comments

Circling the shallows, a shiver of hungry females stalk their prey, tasting the waters for fresh meat. More intimidating and powerful than their male counterparts, their blood lust is a powerful urge. They single out a potential victim from the rest, surrounding him, cutting him off from any escape routes. Once a man-eater latches on, … Continue reading Shark weak

Send in the clowns

July 31, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

“Will there be ice cream and cake?” She ignored his question, pulling at the fleece blanket she had wrapped around her. Plopping down on the ottoman at the foot of her oversized chair, he poked at her, trying to get an answer. “Cake?” Twisting the hem of her blanket, she drew the edge up to … Continue reading Send in the clowns

Mix tape afternoon

July 30, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 21 Comments

The term was winding down. Two more days of finals and summer break would begin. I had my last test that morning, so I made plans to meet him for lunch. Headed home to work at my aunt and uncle’s restaurant, our usual college crew was coming back for the tourist season. I was looking … Continue reading Mix tape afternoon

Blue velvet

July 26, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 34 Comments

Elvis on blue velvet, sexy and luxurious. Deep, dark and sultry, a mysterious veil is drawn over the world. His bold silhouette stands against the sapphire sky, glowing embers set the fringe ablaze.