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Tag: Morning

Cat-Amore

On 06/09/2018 By Liz HIn BOTS, Flame(>499 words), Stories11 Comments

face of a black catShe rolls over, the soft hiss of middle-aged flesh sliding through 300-thread-count cotton announcing her change in position. She is surprised by the darkness of her bedroom and the numbers on her clock. The sunrise should have happened by now. She groans and swears and flops on her back, squeezing her eyes shut. Continue reading “Cat-Amore” →

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Only in Real Winter Dreams

On 12/19/201704/21/2018 By Liz HIn BOTS, Carrot Ranch, Flash (<101 words), Stories8 Comments

Spoon coffee grounds into the BPA-free filter, the scent a bright hit in the ice-crystal kitchen. Cat slurps his morning meal, shoulders hunched protectively over his bowl. Continue reading “Only in Real Winter Dreams” →

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Morning Blessings

On 11/27/201704/21/2018 By Liz HIn BOTS, Carrot Ranch, Flash (<101 words), Stories6 Comments

Wake up. Open your eyes. Or not.

Stretch from the tip of your chilly nose, through the arms and shoulders, down your back, deep into the gluteus max, into the length of your calves and out through the end of each toe. Continue reading “Morning Blessings” →

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Grim Harvest

On 08/13/201704/21/2018 By Liz HIn Carrot Ranch, Fantasy, Flash (<101 words), Stories11 Comments

Lilimor slipped out the back gate, trotting to the meadow as fast as her little legs could carry her. She’d wanted to arrive at sunrise, before anyone noticed she was gone. Continue reading “Grim Harvest” →

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Morning Song

On 05/09/201704/21/2018 By Liz HIn BOTS, Carrot Ranch, Flash (<101 words), Stories7 Comments

Midnight river of earthy darkness tumbles into indigo coffee cup. It cuts the heavy silence of an empty house. A single tangelo, head snapped open, peel bent and bursting forth with the sharp scent of new ideas. I take my treasure out the front door. Continue reading “Morning Song” →

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