By Christine Wichman copyright November 2014 Photos taken from Pinterest Edna St.Vincent was a thousand year old vampire who tried to replace her thirst for blood with chocolate. It was working quite well for the last thirty years or so, though she had noticed some weight gain, she decided it was well worth it, if it saved…
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Leaf and Petal, Vine and Moon
A Fairytale written by Christine Wichman c. May 22, 2014 -October 21, 2014 All photos taken from Pinterest. At the edge of an English forest, a family of Romany wanderers, met with a coven of local Witches. “We are gathered here today,” announced The Gypsy Queen, “to create a truce between our tribes. The Gypsies…
Read MoreListen to Your Heart
A Christmas Fairytale for grown-ups. Written by Christine Wichman c. December 2015 ******************* The choir of five year olds sang out loudly “Joy to the World…the Lord has come, let earth receive their King….” The resplendence of the Christmas pageant was nearing it’s grand finale and Miss Periwinkle was overjoyed that the performance exceeded all…
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collaborative poem by Christine Wichman and Dave Raider c. May 12, 2014 Moths to a Flame Cocoon relents we join the light to play moths to a flame guide our way, lest we stray… Oh we stray we sway and obey the rhythms of the moon and sun along the bay Come a little closer…
Read MoreTwist of Fate
Written By Christine Wichman c. May 4, 2014 ******************************* Hannah stood at the end of the bed, running her hands through her long straight hair. She could see Ben watching her from behind as she glanced back at him in the mirror. He was sketching her with quick long strokes, a sprawl of colorful pencils…
Read MoreGratitude: A Random List
Ecrits Blogophilia Week 38.13 Topic: Gratitude Hard Bonus (2 points): Incorporate a quote from a Greek philosopher (In Bold) Easy Bonus (1 Point): Include three types of cheeses (Cotswold Cheese, Brie, and Triple Cream) **************** Taking a break from my story to bring you a brainless fun list of things I am grateful for!! We…
Read MoreThe Girls of Hadley Manor
Written by Christine Wichman c. December 18, 2013 – March 2014Photos taken from Pinterest Once again Hadley Manor had been left to the girls for winter. Dark and damp in most rooms, the girls kept to the east wing during the holidays and did their best to keep it cozy with all the fireplaces blazing,…
Read MoreThe Cavalcade of Folly
Written by Christine Wichman c. November 2013 – January 2014 Beside the large red velvet tent stood a bald man with a monkey on his shoulder. The monkey looked up toward the sideshow barker, as he brought the candycane striped megaphone to his lips and bellowed; “Come one, come all, to the Cavalcade of Folly!…
Read MoreThree Black Cats
A Rhyme by Christine Wichman c. October 31, 2013 Three Black Cats in Little Witch’s Hats ventured into the blue moonlight. “Let’s take a walk on the wild side.” They spied a Vampire with flaming red hair, in a corset made of leather. “Hello, my name is Heather.” “Let’s take a walk on the wild side.” Crossing…
Read MoreToo Good to be True
a short tale by Christine Wichman c. Sept. 29,2013 “Too Good to be True” By Christine Wichman c. 2013 When Malcolm finally landed a date with Stella De Luna he could hardly contain himself. What could he possible say or do, to impress this incredibly perfect woman? Her profile on “Soul Match.com” read as follows: “Heidi…
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