My morning routine is to double-check all the equipment. The lantern is rotating, shooting its penetrating light through the morning fog. Most of my work takes place at night, but on overcast days, I like to be extra diligent. I stoop and exit through the tiny door and walk the balcony around, checking for breakages… Continue reading Ezekiel’s Tea
Tag: Tragedy
A Different Way Home
I had finished my shift at work when I got the text from Jane’s daughter, Mathilda. I had started my car to let it warm up and to knock off some of the winter chill. I figured the text must be concerning Jane. I’d not heard from either of them in years. Fleeting memories of… Continue reading A Different Way Home
The White Elephant
Flash Fiction Challenge 100 – Day 40 “So how about a cup of tea?” the man says. “I think I’d prefer a beer!” she says. The man looks surprised. – “Yes! Let’s get a beer! It’s so hot out today; a beer will taste great.” “Mmm,” she says. He drives to their favorite place, The… Continue reading The White Elephant
Stories by Shawn 