My Shadow

A Brigits_Flame Story By Kirbygal

“I just don’t see what’s the problem is.”

I sigh for the fifth time and try to explain our process. “I’m sorry ma’am,” I project in a neutral tone, “We do give a warranty that covers everything, but it expires six months after you buy the product.”

“But I did buy the ( Read more... )

The Pain in Each Sip
A Brigits_Flame Entry by Kirbygal
            It’s amazing of what you can remember during a personal crisis. My dizzy yet somehow clear mind brought me back to my senior year in Little Lake High School. At the time I was a weak, clumsy nerd who was casually ignored by almost everyone. It was when I was forced to go to our town’s ( Read more... )

Heavy

I toss and turn in the middle of the humid night. I stare up at the spinning fan in the bleak light from the lantern across the street. I sigh and wonder if my parents will notice if I turn on my kiwi green lamp and read my new library book for a few minutes. It doesn’t matter. My fear of disruption overpowers me and I continue ( Read more... )