Outside, the rain lashed down onto the windowpane. It’s almost calming, watching the calamity of the storm outside. It’s out there, and you’re in here. In that moment, you can almost imagine the swirling vortex of thoughts in your mind are out there instead. Just for that moment, your mind is calm. You can hear … More Rain (100 Words)
“Isn’t it beautiful?” Terral said, staring up at the sky. The rain spattered off her visor, sliding down the outside of her exosuit. It would be a dream to feel the rain on her skin, one day. But that would be a hundred years or so down the line. This was just the first stage … More Terraform – (From the Archives)
Neura looked up at the grey sky above her porch. There were a few drops of rain, splashing on the path that led out to the main street. Big, heavy raindrops that slapped the path when they connected with the earth, leaving a wet footprint on the smooth black tile. They needed this, the rain. … More Flash Fiction – Morning Rain (100 Words)
“Isn’t it beautiful?” Terral said, staring up at the sky. The rain spattered off her visor, sliding down the outside of her exosuit. It would be a dream to feel the rain on her skin, one day. But that would be a hundred years or so down the line. This was just the first stage … More Teacup Story – Terraform
[Stories on a Theme – a weekly theme that I use as a spring board for short stories over the weekend. Catch up with the posts on my IG] Elise lent her head against the glass window. The steady pitter patter of the raindrops on the glass lulled her anxiety to calm, just for a … More Pitter Patter– “Stories on a Theme” (Rainfall)
[Stories on a Theme – a weekly theme that I use as a spring board for short stories over the weekend. Catch up with the posts on my IG] It’s slightly humbling to watch a storm. You might be inside, behind safe windows and strong walls, but the sound still echoes through the house. The … More Nature’s Power – “Stories on a Theme” (Rainfall)
[Stories on a Theme – a weekly theme that I use as a spring board for short stories over the weekend. Catch up with the posts on my IG] Rachel was soaked through. Every single item of clothing she had was wet. Her hair clung to her face like a mop, her skin felt shrivelled, … More Miserable – “Stories on a Theme” (Rainfall)
[Stories on a Theme – a weekly theme that I use as a spring board for short stories over the weekend. Catch up with the posts on my IG] “You get it?” Susan said, crouching in the corner of the porch, jacket pulled over her head. “Not exactly,” Fred replied, pulling the door shut behind … More Umbrella – “Stories on a Theme” (Rainfall)
[100 Words is a story in 100 words or less, based off the word in the title.] The first rains after the dry season were always something to be treasured. Athrie loved them, the rich smell of the wet ground, mingled with the fresh damp air was as intoxicating as any tera drink that her … More 100 Words – Fresh
[100 Words is a story in 100 words or less, based off the word in the title.] The first rains after the dry season were always something to be treasured. Athrie loved them, the rich smell of the wet ground, mingled with the fresh damp air was as intoxicating as any tera drink that her … More 100 Words – Fresh
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