by Cherise Papa | Jul 10, 2024 | Flash Fiction, Literary
Jacob sat on the edge of the hospice bed, clinging to Marianne’s frail hand. A knife stabbed his heart with each of her frail breaths. “I’m so tired,” she mumbled, her lips thin and pale. He held her hand to his cheek, her skin ice to...
by Cherise Papa | Jul 3, 2024 | Fantasy, Flash Fiction
Joyful shouting echoed in the large community pool, strangers thrashing around Jefferson as he argued with his friends. They were setting up a favorite game “sharks and minnows”, and they wanted Jefferson to be the shark first. Except he loathed being...
by Cherise Papa | Jun 26, 2024 | Flash Fiction, Paranormal
Purple magic rippled over the crowd as they swayed to the hard rhythm and demanding beat. Phones raised into the air tipped side to side, accompanied by drinks and empty hands, and when the vocalist opened his mouth, the crowd sang along to the lyrics. Each word was...
by Cherise Papa | Jun 19, 2024 | Flash Fiction, Paranormal
Did I write this during a miserable heat wave? Yes I did! Cars rumbled blow as Grim ran her fingers over the metal wires at the top of the suspension bridge. Each squeak of the tire or maddening honk was just another predictor that soon Grim’s stolen moment in...
by Cherise Papa | Jun 12, 2024 | Flash Fiction, Paranormal, Romance
The elderly woman swept through her small home, adjusting knickknacks here and straightening her old wedding photo one last time. “James, be sure to keep this place safe while I’m gone.” She stared at her wedding photo, taking note of her husband....
by Cherise Papa | Jun 5, 2024 | Flash Fiction, Paranormal, Romance
The dragon shifter dragged a clawed finger along her cheek, the tip pressing against her smooth skin. Her chest rose and fell as her breathing quickened, her pulse at her neck shuddering deliciously. “That gemstone,” he whispered lowly, his...
