"Well, we ask that none of the newbies throw down," Peter said …
All Souls Day, Dia de Los Muertos, completion of Diwali, 2024: Reverend Jane
"These are the worthy things …”
All Saints Day, Dia de Los Muertos, 2024: Jeremy
"On this night, finality is in fashion … ”
All Hallows Eve, 2024: The Worker
They razzed him …
Advent of Hallowtide, 2024: Enna
"Protect your calm … “
Steak
She picked up her knife and fork …
Regrets
"One bad apple," she whispered …
Alive
… Phil was terrified …
Watch
"Get out," he said quietly (surprised at himself) …
Fewer
All three whootled …
Raymond
An homage to Ray Bradbury, with an intentional nod to his "The Autumn People" and "The October Country".
In Memory of Ethel Kennedy
(NOTE: It is difficult to write memorials about those whom the world may judge harshly. The story of the Kennedy family mirrors that of many ancient cursed families (i.e., the House of Atreus) and it is darkly fascinating to see that play out in modern times.)
In Memory of John Amos
"We don't start at a deficit and get tested ... "
In Memory of Kris Kristofferson
The gruff, tough, rough souls were often the most loving ...
By Jingle
(This is Part 2 of the "Everyday Mediums" microtrilogy.)
In Memory of Dame Maggie Smith
" ... She would've hated all of this crying ... "
Homemade
"Ayup," he barely whispered, crouching down ...
Basic
"You're welcome to ask any questions you have ..."
In Memory of Michaela DePrince
"Always lift up!" it said with a happy sigh ...
Luck
"We'll stay in today," she told them ...