Out of the Box Short Stories
Out of the Box Short Stories
Latisha loved vacation time with the family. They were camping like they usually did every summer. This destination had become a tradition. The kids expected it and looked forward to the typical things they always did here. They’d purchased their trailer years ago and it had seen some wear…
The heat was stifling and many of the beach goers had retreated to find shade under some overhanging branches by the tree line. There were still some brave souls spread out on their colorful towels that dotted the sand. That the human body could withstand such temperatures was surprising. Children…
The butterfly flits and dodges above my head. After I watch its indecisive movements, the monarch butterfly finally flies off to a patch of wild flowers growing along the path. I can’t help but smile at the sporadic movements of the small creature as it finally perches on a…
The wind howled, whipping the branches up above in erratic, angry movements as Riana headed down the sidewalk. It was typical weather for a spring day here. The weather forecaster had promised warm temperatures but the nefarious wind made it feel much cooler and belied his positive prediction. Riana grabbed…
Fluffball, my cat, is chasing butterflies in the backyard while I sit on the deck in the sunshine reading a book. It’s one of the first really nice days of spring and I love being out here, letting the timid rays of sun warm my body. Just last week…
