Out of the Box Short Stories
Out of the Box Short Stories
The heat was stifling and many of the beach goers had retreated to find shade under some overhanging branches by the tree line. There were still some brave souls spread out on their colorful towels that dotted the sand. That the human body could withstand such temperatures was surprising. Children…
The wind howled, whipping the branches up above in erratic, angry movements as Riana headed down the sidewalk. It was typical weather for a spring day here. The weather forecaster had promised warm temperatures but the nefarious wind made it feel much cooler and belied his positive prediction. Riana grabbed…
Nicole awoke with a start, the dream still fresh and vivid in her mind’s eye. Her dreams were usually silly and she rarely remembered them but this one concerned her. It had seemed so real and full of warning. She felt anxious and jittery. Getting out of bed, she…
Ben closed the buttons of his coat, trying to ward off the chill that had penetrated through to his bones as he strode quickly across the pavement. Being a fan of cool, blustery fall days wasn’t something he could claim. The wind whipped at his back, making his pants…
As I set out for my morning walk, the thin line of red in the east catches my eye as it comes and goes between the houses I pass, slowly brightening the sky above me. I don’t mind starting out so early. When it’s so still and quiet…
Jed looked at his watch for the third time in minutes. Julia should have been here by now. He’d expected her arrival fifteen minutes ago. This wasn’t like her at all. Punctuality could be her second name. Worry crowded him and he tried not to fidget with the…
