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Bad Karma

March 31, 2019 LittleFears28 Comments

Story by Tre

Karma opened the blinds to her dorm room, signaling the sun’s rays to drape her in its warmth. Classes had resumed. Summer break was now a thing of the past. She had her assignments, her books, other supplies, and her boyfriend’s heart.

What would he do without her at home now that she’s traveled back to finish her last year of college? Under his mattress was a letter. In it, she’d written:

“I told you not to fall for me. I only wanted your heart. Now, that I have it, you have nothing.”

Poor Jesse, his life was full of bad karma.

Story by Tre of ACorneredGurl.com. I’m pretty confident y’all know the legend that is Tre. If ya haven’t, check out either her WordPress blog or Medium. She also takes submissions on weekly themes if you’re interested.

Thanks to Warren for the $10 Patronage.

Distant Sands

March 29, 2019 LittleFears18 Comments

Brass Ep. 58

From the theme park gates onwards, neither Copper or Iron saw anything resembling the world they had known for the next few hundred miles. Flat sand in every direction occasionally rose into dunes where there had once been dense forests. Townships were absent wherever marked on the map.

The lack of distractions let Copper’s mind wander back to the creature that had been watching them. It reminded her of a bird. Its piercing eyes was about all Copper could make out. It would certainly explain how it got onto the roof it was perched on.

Whatever it was, it had ruffled Copper’s feathers.

Original photo by Sean Thoman on Unsplash. Thanks to Warren for the continued $10 Patronage.

Tired Mice

March 28, 2019 LittleFears18 Comments

Brass Ep. 57

They drove on through the night, stopping only to scavenge fuel from other abandoned vehicles. They’d occasionally pass driving and recharge time between each other. They polished off a bottle of oil between them, leaving them refreshed for the day ahead.

As morning broke, a curious sight got Irons attention. The head of a cartoon mouse laid on the ground next to the gates of a theme park. Copper knew what it was and she wasn’t stopping for a look around.

It was a trap for humans owned by a mouse.

Sorry folks, I missed yesterdays tale and today I’m super late. Been sat about with only a mobile this last 24 hours. Great for browsing social media and blogs. Terrible for actually posting, haha. Normal service will be resumed tomorrow.

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Car Pool

March 26, 2019 LittleFears32 Comments

Brass Ep. 56

They hopped in the car, continuing their journey to Brass in a tad more comfort than they’d become accustomed too. A rumble and roar came from the back of the car every so often. Sometimes smoke would billow out from the rear of the vehicle.

Copper checked the back seat and found a pack of earplugs. They certainly helped make the noise from the rear of the car more bearable, and driving was certainly better than walking all the way to Brass.

Iron just found it a little exhausting.

Shout out to Tre of A Cornered Girl for buying me a cuppa Ko-Fi yesterday. Thanks to Warren for the continued $10 Patronage.

Car Scrape

March 25, 2019 LittleFears19 Comments

Brass Ep. 55

A whir and a clunk, and the car started. Iron snatched a cloth from the centre console and began cleaning the window. Copper rummaged about in the boot of the car and found a window scraper.

The duo got to work cleaning all of the Fords windows. It reminded Iron of the time she used a Grim Reaper toys plastic scythe to remove the snow from her old car.

It wasn’t a task to repeat though. Iron knew she’d de-iced with death.

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Beau

March 24, 2019 LittleFears21 Comments

Story by Sue

Within the hard, shrivelled cocoon of his lifeless body, Beau slept. The silken cover of his shelf bed stirred softly in the breeze from the opening door.

Suddenly a shrill whistle pierced the quiet. Skilful hands removed Beau from his silken cover and placed him in a warm glasshouse. He was immersed in a scalding liquid. After the initial shock warmth eased his inner soul out of his ugly body. His true colour flooded the liquid and his seed blossomed into a lovely flower.

Feeling alive he floated up to the top of his new glass house.

He heard a soft voice announce, “Here is my Beau-Tea”.

Story by Sue of Connects.live Checkout Sues blog for her, almost, daily musings. Thanks for the tale, Sue!

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View Point

March 22, 2019 LittleFears25 Comments

Brass Ep. 54

Copper watched the road they’d come from. Keeping an eye out for the creature that had been watching them. Iron continued fiddling under the dash of the car. An occasional whir and grind came from the engine.

It reminded Copper of the one car she’d driven. It would always stop working during the hottest hours of the afternoon. She couldn’t stand that Ford Siesta.

Shout out to the impeccable Liz of See Liz Blog (with friends!) for a cuppa Ko-Fi yesterday. Also, thanks to Warren for the continued $10 Patronage.

Frog Park

March 21, 2019 LittleFears28 Comments

Brass Ep. 53

The pair continued their journey in silence for what felt like hours. They found themselves stopping for a break in Frogs Pond car park.

Copper sat on the bonnet of a rusted Lotus. Iron crawled through the window and tried to get the car to start.

“I’m surprised there’s a vehicle here,” said Copper. “This car park was for amphibians only. All other vehicles used to get toad.”

Shout out to my new Patron Sue of Connects.live and to Devina of Hot Chocolate & Books for a cuppa Ko-Fi yesterday. As always, thanks to Warren for the continued $10 Patronage.

City Sink

March 20, 2019 LittleFears16 Comments

Brass Ep. 52

A rumble and crash broke their focus and in a blink of an eye, every building around them had sunk into the ground.

“Cripes. This reminds me of the funfair made of glass,” remarked Copper. “I couldn’t see the attraction.”

They smirked together.

Copper looked about at the now absent city and sighed.

Shout out to Beverley of Kasu Tours for buying me a cuppa on Ko-Fi yesterday. Also, thanks to Warren for the continued $10 Patronage.

Distant Eyes

March 19, 2019 LittleFears35 Comments

Brass Ep. 51

“Did you hear that?” gasped Copper.

Iron looked back up the road, eyes narrowed. Copper followed Irons gaze. She saw movement on top of a building in the distance. A spot of black with two shining eyes.

“Do you see its eyes?” asked Copper.

Iron cocked her head to one side and gave her a nod.

“I do like an eye pun,” remarked Copper. “The cornea the better.”

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