Tag: barn

  • The Barn

    “You are taking too long,” Greta whispered loudly.  “We’re going to get caught.”  “If you are so worried about getting caught, you can leave.  All you’re doing is distracting me.”  I kept my eyes focused on the lock, knowing we only had a matter of minutes before Jared got home.  If we didn’t get this…

  • Flickering Flames

    As I watched the fireplace flicker, I wondered if this was what the rest of my life would be like.  Sitting, watching and waiting for the next event.  I wasn’t sure how to get things done, how to get things started.  I needed to get out of this house, but I couldn’t let my aunt…

  • Distant Thunder

    I knew there was a fight coming the moment I heard the distant roar.  I grabbed the bag out of my closet and headed toward my car.  I had known I needed to be ready for this very moment for months because of the subtle hints the neighbors had been dropping.  They were upset about…

  • The Barn

    PHOTO PROMPT © Lisa Fox  I was nervous about staying with my grandparents the minute I saw their ‘barn.’ The windows were completely boarded and though the stone walls looked fairly clean-ish, nothing surrounding the barn did. This was the first time I had ever met my mother’s parents due to a fight they had…

  • Window Jumping

    “You jumped out the window?  Are you hurt?  Are Lori and Russell all right?  Where are they now?  Should I call their parents?”  Before my mother could ask more questions, I raised my hands.  She could easily get on a tirade and never stop.  Especially if she thought someone was hurt or in trouble.  I wanted…