a sprinkle of faith

Tag: creative writing

  • The Fall

    The Fall

    Fiction & Illustration The Return of Scarlett While Harris, the chauvinistic film producer, was busy wooing Mrs. Moodie, Scarlett was busy with Alec, the gentleman from the gala. Mrs. Moodie’s revenge plot had been put on hold, for the time being, but her anger still festered. It wasn’t the fact that Scarlett had left her…

  • Sand Castles

    Sand Castles

    Haiku & Photo Art Fleeting memories, Building castles in the sand, Smell of sun tan oil. Colored umbrellas, Wet seashells in my pocket, Salty ocean breeze. Pizza and soda, Surfers looking for “the” wave, Orange and pink sunset. Kids laugh, lovers smile, Beach life offers brief reprieve, Fleeting memories. Now that I’m out of “story…

  • The Man in the Window

    The Man in the Window

    THE CONCLUSION The driver, who had wandered off looking for cell service, was nowhere to be found, and the passengers were out of the bus and ready to explore.  “Wait!” Syd shouted, running back into the bus. There was a bit of a ruckus inside, and he came out holding up a carefully selected item…

  • It’s All Mathematical

    It’s All Mathematical

    A Bit of Fiction & Illustration The other passengers sat back, watching, listening, and moving in sync as the two women gave an impressive, but modest, performance. “That was beautiful Isabella,” applauded a man who stood nearby. “And Lina, you move so gracefully… a superb combination of rhythm and mathematics.” “Thank you Hugo,” Lina said,…

  • Sweet Serenade

    Sweet Serenade

    A Bit of Fiction & Illustration As the passengers’ laughter subsided, they noticed that the bus was no longer moving. The driver hadn’t said a word the entire ride, but Melody caught him glancing at her now and then, in the rear view mirror. His eyes were fixed on her now, and she knew that…

  • A Turning Point

    A Turning Point

    A Bit of Fiction & Illustration “This vehicle isn’t safe,” a voice yelled from behind. “Rubbish!” Lina snapped. “It says so right here,” the man replied, nodding to a book that he had in his hands. “Same make and model – recalled last year for a transmission problem.” Lina paid him no attention, and reassured…