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"Musical Magic" A Quick Short Story

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A quick short story just for fun. This was written for my writing group. The theme was music. Hope you enjoy! =) Musical Magic  By Melissa Francisco  Theresa marched away from her house after slamming the door. “And we are off again to another highly productive session of musical magic class” She said aloud. She watched the tips of her boots as she walked in lengthy strides down the brick walkway. A tall man on a beautiful black stallion waved at her as he rode by, she waved back and her stride softened slightly. Up ahead she could see her best friend, Jake, waiting for her. She shook her head. Jake had the best voice in class and he could also play the flute. He was a musical genius and it sometimes puzzled her why he even liked to be around her. “Hello Theresa,” he said cheerily. She smiled as he looked at her side long. “Mad huh?” he said. “Yeah, same old story” she replied. The Theressa tilted her head as he suddenly got a little nervous expression. He ...
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Little tips on writing.

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           Soooo.. I have been listening to a TON of lectures on writing and of course I have been trying to implement the new knowledge in my writing. One thing I have learned though is that all the writing "rules" are not really "rules" they are more like tools. I am such a literal person that I often get wrapped up in all the technical tips out there for writing and to be honest, it can sort of stump my creative side because I am so worried about all the "rules" I have learned. What I finally realized is that, at least for me, the best thing to do is just write. Learning the "tools" is great but when it comes down to it, when I am working on a story I just free write (using some outlining for structure) and then after I am done I can analyze my work using the tools I know. That way it still feels free and creative instead of tight and flat. I guess that is the way I feel my stories are more real. Anyway, that is my latest insight (at least for...
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"The Vial" New short story.

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             I have always been fascinated by the idea that everyone has TIME on earth but we don't know how much we have, and we cannot trade to get more (unless you count eating healthy and exercising as likely to increase your time on earth =) At any rate when my writing group decided to have "Exchange" as our theme this past week I immediately thought of TIME (not really sure why) and developed this story from that thought. I hope you enjoy it, Submit  your e-mail in the box to the left if you would like to be notified of each new post. Thanks for reading!  P.S. Check out my writing group on FB to see the amazing stories submitted by the other members there. https://www.facebook.com/groups/877132999006009/ “The Vial” By:Melissa Francisco Susan moved across the floorless mist beneath her. Her long white robes pulled and swirled it as she quickly went on. Can’t be late today, she thought. She came around a long sheet of gold...
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       This is the short story I wrote as an exercise. My brother and sister-in-law started a facebook group where we each write a short story once a week with a different theme. The theme for this short story is Faces. Let me know what you think. We will be writing a new story every week.  "I am Me"  By: Melissa Francisco Barbara prodded at her nose and smiled. The tingling sensation that always followed an “Alteration” as they were called, made her laugh. This was her second alteration in one month and she was already thinking about another one. She walked to her nightstand and picked up a photograph. It was of a seventeen year old girl with braces. Her features didn’t resemble Barbera in the least. “Can’t believe its only been three years since I was able to have an Alteration for the first time.” She said aloud. A muffled voice came from the bathroom and Barbara smiled again. “Can’t hear you Jill” she said. A young woman about Barbe...
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"The Lightless" Chapter Five

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Chapter Five             Abby felt her emotions changing just after the police cars started to roll. She would be happy and joyful one moment then angry and sporadic the next. The officers in her car were looking more and more nervous and Abby was beginning to understand Shawn's plan. Of course, she though, make them think I am insane and they have me. The officers words to Josh ran like a tredmill through her thoughts, 'The Department of Corrections and rehabilitation…' This is fabulous , she thought , two years of work and I end up in a home for crazy people , but even as she thought she felt her emotions roller costing again. She wanted to scream, stop it! but she figured that wouldn’t help her situation any so she did her best to control herself. It was already obvious to the men with her that she was not normal and she had noticed them nodding to each other several times as if this was what they expected. Curse you Sha...
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"The Lightless" Chapter Four

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Chapter Four             Shawn bit his lip and clenched his fist. The letter in his hand was the very thing he had been afraid of since he came to Earth two years earlier. The first phrase said it all and he read it over and over again, feeling his anger building up like a kinked hose. He reached for his notebook and grabbed a pen. One last attempt , he thought and he began to write To his royal highness, lord of the lightless, and Emperor of the dimension glass             Sire, I did not give the proper depiction of my situation in my last letter, please allow me to do so now. You have requested that I return immediately and assume the search for another descendant but before this can take place I must be permitted to explain. I have located miss Park and am now sure that I can bring her back within three months. I could retrieve her now but that will not gain u...
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