"Two spirits joined in a life all new."
The dryad sleeps in slender stems, and new green leaves.Born of two souls mingled, the dryad dreams.One died for love of the land and a friend.One passed in her dotage, but was content in the end.Xantwilla’s soul lingered where her...
"A spur-of-the-moment fantasy"
The mountain air is cool. The canopy is thick and shields the forest floor from the sun. I am lucky to be alone. Everyone has gone and I can enjoy the quiet. I step out of the cabin and pause,...
"Young lovers tested by an unfair world."
A sparrow perched on the windowsill, bathed in sunlight, singing of its joy in a new day – both of which were stabbing into Ella’s brain, even though her eyes were still closed.She whimpered and pulled the pillow over her...
"The trials continue as Ella continues her quest to save the campground"
Ella peeked into the bedroom after getting out of the shower that evening to see John was out like a light. Considering he’d provided his third donation of the day an hour or so before, it was hardly a mystery...
"Good hearts prevail as the blessing of the wood spreads far and wide."
Ella awakened with her head resting on a hummock of moss. Though beads of dew decorated her skin, she was warm, comfortable, and reluctant to rise. Birdsong and the soft gurgle of the spring that fed her great-grandmother’s pool further...
"A lifetime of joy can be hiding where you least expect it."
Terra pulled back the curtains and grinned as morning sunlight streamed into the room. The day was bright and beautiful – the perfect start to her first summer vacation from college. As much as she enjoyed the classes that would...
"A lifetime of joy can be hiding where you least expect it."
Terra looked at her phone, saw that it was just after eight, and tossed her book away with a scowl. I can’t believe he’s doing this again.His slow responses to her texts and the occasional missed call were something she’d...
"You can go green in life, but why stop there?"
Twigs and dry leaves crunched underfoot as Glen wandered the trail, his thoughts turned inward. The warmth that permeated the sun-dappled wood prompted him to absently remove his jacket, and the action brought him out of his internal dialogue just...
"You can go green in life, but why stop there?"
Glen felt severely underdressed when he climbed out of the car and saw Melinda emerging from the house. She was wearing a knee-length skirt of basic black with a coat to match, and a white, masculine shirt. Her hair was...
"Mara discovers that her first crush is more of a kindred spirit than she ever would have guessed."
Wearing a half-hearted smile, Mara looked out over the lake, trying to enjoy the beauty of the Minnesota morning. The laughter of a loon in the distance accompanied an earthy smelling breeze that rustled her golden blonde hair.Mara’s arm whipped,...