Tag: storytelling
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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The Stargazer
A Bit of Fiction & Illustration “What are you looking at today?” Lina called across the aisle. “The moon,” a young girl replied. “I love it when it’s visible during the day. I’m watching it fade in and out, behind the clouds.” Lina turned her attention back to Melody, explaining that the young girl was…
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Suspicious Minds
Fiction & Illustration Outside the theater, Scarlett strapped on her boot and hailed a cab. It wasn’t until she was back at the hotel, walking toward the elevator, that she noticed something irritating her toes. Once she was in her room, and able to take it off, she discovered a folded note inside. Meet me…
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Serendipity
Fiction & Illustration Scarlett hurried out of her seat when the show was over, hoping to catch the mysterious man as he exited the theater. She had prepared her speech while sitting through the final act, and she was more than ready to let him have it. As luck would have it, a bizarre twist…
a sprinkle of faith 