The two coins in his pocket clinked together as he stumbled down the cold pavement, the holes in his shoes turning his feet into blocks of ice. His heart was warmed though in the knowledge that he was rich
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Written by Diandra ter Haar
(Short Story Writing for Magazines Course)
All around him, lonely crickets are calling for company and in his chest, his heartbeat is slow and steady, even though his mind is working overtime. After a while the same voice speaks again, but more distant, like it’s traveling with the wind now.
‘Come darling one. I’ve been waiting for you.’
Even though Jack is still convinced that no one is really talking to him, he can’t resist asking the voice a question, although he really doesn’t expect an answer.
‘Who are you?’
‘I am your destiny.’
‘You’re my destiny? Do you mean to say…’
There were thousands of great pieces to choose from, so we randomly selected excerpts from our list of favourites. Enjoy!
Written by Diandra ter Haar
(Short Story Writing for Magazines Course)
All around him, lonely crickets are calling for company and in his chest, his heartbeat is slow and steady, even though his mind is working overtime. After a while the same voice speaks again, but more distant, like it’s traveling with the wind now.
‘Come darling one. I’ve been waiting for you.’
Even though Jack is still convinced that no one is really talking to him, he can’t resist asking the voice a question, although he really doesn’t expect an answer.
‘Who are you?’
‘I am your destiny.’
‘You’re my destiny? Do you mean to say…’
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