The blank page on her desk felt like an accusation. It was mocking her, really, with its edging of vines and flowers. Even the playful bunny in the corner appeared to be laughing at her. “Shut it, Bunny!” She closed her eyes and massaged her temples for a moment, then sighed and opened them again.Continue reading “Angry Letter”
Author Archives: Natolie Webb
Trimming the Tree
They had the perfect tree this year, she thought, primping the branches to make the tree the exact triangular shape she wanted… Except… “William!” “Yes, Dear,” he appeared in the doorway, well into his third glass of scotch. “William, Darling, did you not notice how misshapen this brunch was when you picked out the tree?Continue reading “Trimming the Tree”
Getting Ready
He placed the flower on his lapel and attempted a smile in the mirror. His reflection sent him back a feeble sort of smile, overshadowed by the sadness in his eyes, ” Stop it!” he yelled, slamming his palm on the dresser, “You choose this. You have to be happy!” But two forlorn eyes staredContinue reading “Getting Ready”
Spotlights and Snowflakes
Snow whirled in the yellow light from the streetlight as she posed beneath it. At 4:30 in the afternoon, it was already dark enough for them to have lit. She knew it meant she had to go home soon for dinner but for now, she had the rink to herself and she could practice herContinue reading “Spotlights and Snowflakes”
Heart Song
For as long as anyone could remember, the boy had had a song in his heart. He sang when he got up in the morning, he sang while he was tying his shoes, he sang as he walked to school where the teacher could barely keep him quiet, he even sang in his sleep butContinue reading “Heart Song”
The Silent Aggression
She stared idly at her shoes in the corner, while he talked. Joel was prone to long drawn out explanations and her brain, which had initially struggled to focus, had given up completely. Some deep part of it had chosen this exact moment to try and calculate the approximate remaining life span of her sneakers…Continue reading “The Silent Aggression”
The Trip of a Lifetime
Kevin stood awkwardly near the monument, like the tourist he was, feeling the hot summer sun beating down on his already-reddened shoulders. He felt foolish, but he was taking the picture regardless of how he felt. His mother needed to see it, and it was the least he could do for her. Kevin wasContinue reading “The Trip of a Lifetime”
Coming Home
She stepped out of the car and filled her lungs with fresh, country air. They expanded gratefully as her eyes took in the little white house framed by an endless sky. She was home, at long last, and she felt her body relax under the Iowa sky. Her Mama would be inside doing the requisiteContinue reading “Coming Home”
The Shop
“No one comes in here,” he shook his head sadly, “People can’t afford quality goods anymore and I can’t afford to lower my prices. I’ll be forced to close soon.” He took a dirty rag from his pocket and swiped it quickly across his face but he was a little too late. Amy had alreadyContinue reading “The Shop”
Sickness and Health
Every day when I feel well enough, I go out for a walk. I used to be able to run these same roads, but that was before an unknown, undiagnosed illness had relegated me to to my bed. I longed for those runs… The freedom of the wind in my face, the rythmic pounding ofContinue reading “Sickness and Health”
Natolie Webb 