by Cherise Papa | Dec 31, 2024 | Goals, Life
This year was hard, and I didn’t achieve any of my personal goals. But there were a few amazing things to celebrate, and I’ve tried to spend some time focusing on them instead of mourning what I didn’t do. So here are the few things I did manage this...
by Cherise Papa | Dec 25, 2024 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction, Paranormal
Turns out I wrote for the wrong prompt, so here is the story for the right one! Deep beneath the snow, where only cold darkness reigns, time stands still. My body is too numb to shiver, and I only feel unending pain. Focus, I remind myself. I chose to be...
by Cherise Papa | Dec 25, 2024 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
A tingle warmed the back of my neck despite winter’s bitter wind, and I tensed instantly. Snow blanketed the empty fields surrounding me, but an abandoned-looking barn set deep in distant trees caught my eye. Inhaling deeply, I tapped into my senses, seeking for...
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...
