by Cherise Papa | Aug 22, 2024 | Life, Teaching
As summer winds to an end, I wanted to announce the cool things I have going on this fall and school year. First off, I’m teaching a new course series at Homeschool Connections for teens, that I got to develop and create all on my own. It’ll feature...
by Cherise Papa | Aug 21, 2024 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction, Romance
With a single hand, the traveler adjusted his long hair to ensure his pointed ears were covered. In his other hand, he cradled the last two bites of a pastry, delicate flakes clinging to his palm. Need to devour the remnants itched at the back of his throat, but he...
by Cherise Papa | Aug 14, 2024 | Flash Fiction, Paranormal, Romance
His cold hands ghosted over her bare shoulders as Elizabeth stared into the old mirror, only her reflection gazing back. “This dress,” the vampire groaned, “it will be my undoing.” Her lips quirked in a small smile, despite the ball of...
by Cherise Papa | Aug 7, 2024 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
Shouting rumbled through the walls below, and the boy lazily stuck a bookmark into his comic book and tossed it on his bed. The shouting grew louder, and rushed footsteps ascended the stairs. One breath, two breaths. The boy’s bedroom door slammed open. His...
by Cherise Papa | Aug 4, 2024 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
Getting this up a few days late. But we have conquered COVID after it slowly worked through our family the past two weeks. I’m still not back to normal, but that will come with time. I’m just happy to be able to breathe properly again. The splash of water...