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 | Jul 17, 2024 | Flash Fiction, Paranormal
Through a sliver of light sneaking in around old curtains, Joseph stared at the deserted workshop, taking in the scattered tools, toppled tables, and the tattered work gloves drenched in a pool of blood. Someone else found his target first. Blood stains stretched...
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...
