Category Archives: fictioneers

Eye Wonder

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Jan Morrill

“It’s an eye,” he said, looking up. I snickered. “What? No way.” Somber and serious, he nodded. “Yep. It’s watching us. Always has been.” “Whose eye is it then?” Wait. Was I actually considering his preposterous claim? “Theirs. They’re watching … Continue reading →

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Seashells

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Jan Morrill

Put away your phone Listen to seashells instead Shhh…shhh…shhhhhhhhhh   I’ve been away busy remiss the last few weeks, but figured I could shake seventeen syllables out of my muse, especially after my visit to the seashore last weekend! Other … Continue reading →

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Junk Yard Dog

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Jan Morrill

Who are these humans milling about My Lady’s yard? And why are they touching her things? Someone picks up my favorite treasure—My Lady’s mirror! The one that once hung in her hallway, where every morning, she’d lean in to put … Continue reading →

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Lightness of Being

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Jan Morrill

Some found the thought unbearable and couldn’t bring themselves to do it, though like thousands of others, they’d traveled to this sacred place intending to release a burden. With trembling hands, one man attempted to place his smart phone on … Continue reading →

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A Jar Full of Lighters

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Jan Morrill

Out of cigarettes to smoke out of tissues to wipe away the tears a final swig of whisky to get him through the night then he was gone She came to gather his things and wondered about all the lighters … Continue reading →

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