The lamp over the bed had been blinking with increasing frequency for the past few hours. Mason had tried turning it off. He even unplugged it but it continued to blink. On… Off… On… Off… On… Off. It was driving him batty. There must be something wrong with the bulb, he thought, reaching up toContinue reading “Flea Market Surprise”
Author Archives: Natolie Webb
The Fall
The sound seemed to bounce off the subway tiles and reverberate through the tunnel, amplifying the noise of the crowd tenfold. Brian hated it. It was making his head pound horribly. He pressed on through the throng as quickly as possible. This was the worst part. The pressing of bodies, the heat, the smells… HeContinue reading “The Fall”
The Engagement Party
Looking in the mirror, Pedra took note of the little wrinkles around her eyes. Had they always been there? She sighed, applied some makeup and tried to smile. To her eyes it looked more like a grimace. Did she really have to go out today? She did have to. It was her brother’s engagement dinnerContinue reading “The Engagement Party”
Published!
Hey, everyone! Check out my very first published story on Everyday Fiction. TAKING STEPS • by Natolie Webb They were amazing to work with and give feedback on every submission which is both unheard of and really really helpful. Also, readers on the site tend to submit feedback, so overall, it’s a great way toContinue reading “Published!”
Vipassana
She sat meditating in the moonlight. To an observer, she would have appeared to be peaceful and still, but inside a war raged on violently. Today had brought her to her worst place. Sitting with it took the courage of a warrior. The pain was immense. It lived not only in the reverberation of negativeContinue reading “Vipassana”
Life in the Slow Lane
She was still getting used to her new place and the howling of the nearby coyotes was like ice to her blood. What had made her want to live in the country anyway? The answer, of course, was back in the bedroom, naked, sexy and waiting for her. She finished filling her glass and paddedContinue reading “Life in the Slow Lane”
Another Day, Another Dream
“Hey, Darla, what’s your biggest wish?” He called out into the kitchen where she was cleaning up the dinner mess. He must have been watching one of his goofy shows. She sighed and rolled her eyes but stayed silent. He wasn’t going to love her answer… He didn’t let it go, though, “Darla, c’mon… IContinue reading “Another Day, Another Dream”
Perfume, Nostalgia and Tea
He was overcome by the scent of her perfume, the same his wife had worn all through their short marriage. “I’m sorry. I can’t do this,” he said, when their lips were less than a centimeter apart. She pulled back, her eyes wide with surprise, “Did I do something wrong, Stephen?” “No… No, it’s nothingContinue reading “Perfume, Nostalgia and Tea”
Home
The cold wind numbed my face but I stayed in place. It might be cold on the ferry deck but the ride and the lake… The precious moments of coming home… I wasn’t about to miss it for the comfort of a warm, brightly lit room on the boat’s interior. I held my place inContinue reading “Home”
Just a Festive Drink, That’s All
It was only one drink, Francesca thought, filling her glass (a little too full) from the decanter. It was a special occasion after all. The holidays only came once a year and her daughter, Sarah, was home. If ever there was a time to be festive this was it. She carried the glass through theContinue reading “Just a Festive Drink, That’s All”
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