This Ice Is Nice

****  The heartless creature got her cornered, but she refused to beg. She asked him to dare, still hurting from the bruises between her legs, and shivering from the scare.   She cried knowing she can’t be made whole. As he lunged at her shoulder to hold, she flipped the hidden knife and stabbed his …

Hate To Love You

(Photo Credit: 123rf.com)   **** He stared hard and long, into space, into nothing, mind racing a thousand miles.   Breathing hard and fast, imaginary images flashing past, sweat heavy on contorted face, no smiles.   The battle so real, redemption versus self damnation a big deal, the way it’s going, victory might take a …

Never Again

(Photo Credit: 123rf.com)   ****   The children giggled happily, as he helped them with their school uniforms. In no time, they were ready, the girl and the boy, aged three and four.   He carried them, each to his side, as they walked out the front door to the car. That special glint of …