Juliet had already decided to die, of that, nobody could argue. Deciding to take Romeo with her was the greatest act of rebellion she could imagine. Until Next Time,Cathy Marie Bown
Tag: Creative Writing
Free- a poem
Hopelessness is consuming me tonight, so I decided to try the crisis line. The woman on the other end told me she understood, but she wasn't really listening. I feel like I'm screaming at the world, begging it to listen, but nobody can hear me. I have become the invisible woman. Since nothing is working,… Continue reading Free- a poem
What I’m Reading
I've moved on to #5 in the Christmas Tree Ranch series. I love this series so much! Everything about these books is like a warm winter hug. I'm also reading #3 in the Digital Dating series. These books are so adorable and cute. I have been devouring them in a day. My non-fiction book is… Continue reading What I’m Reading
“Lanie’s Goodbye” – Short Story
Good morning readers! Today we are going to revisit "Magic Isn't Real," a short story I posted a few days ago. I played around with the night grandma went missing and created an extended scene for you to enjoy. I think I'm going to be playing around with this storyline and these characters a bit… Continue reading “Lanie’s Goodbye” – Short Story
“Abandoned” – A Photo Prompt Short Story
Good morning readers!! I'm so excited to share another beautiful day with you! Digging into the vaults of my writing folders, I came across this contest entry from last January. It didn't win but I thought it held some promise. What do you think? Abandoned By Cathy Bown Sixty years ago, my grandparents married in… Continue reading “Abandoned” – A Photo Prompt Short Story
“Sammie” – A Short Story
Hello dear readers! Today I'm going to share another short story with you. “Mommy, I’m scared.” The angelic voice startled me. I had thought I was alone in the dark room. I didn’t bother turning on the light. It would only keep sleep farther away from me. Instead, I pulled the comforter closer to my… Continue reading “Sammie” – A Short Story
“The Visitor” – Short Story
Happy Saturday, dear readers! I'm excited to share another day with you. Today, I want to share another short story from my microburst assignments. This one is Young Adult and a bit dystopian. Let me know what you think! The Visitor By Cathy Marie Bown Being dead felt amazing, Lorelei thought as she looked out… Continue reading “The Visitor” – Short Story
“Survivor” – A Short Story
Today, I want to share another short story I wrote a few months ago. Readers beware, this story has some violent content. This is an adult story meant for an adult audience. Please proceed with the appropriate caution. Click. I felt the metal move against my temple before I heard the click of the… Continue reading “Survivor” – A Short Story
Publication Round-Up
Over the last few years, I have had a handful of publications. I thought now would be a good time to do a publication round-up and gather all of the links into one post for readers to dive into. “Down the Country Road” Short Story- https://penmenreview.com/down-the-country-road/ This is my first published piece. Here we have… Continue reading Publication Round-Up
“Ricky Raccoon Loves to Read”
Recently, I participated in a Children's anthology project called Creative Gems 2. You can learn more about the project here, and you can purchase a copy of the book here. I had an absolute blast working with Andrea, the illustrator, and I can't wait to participate in the next project. I've already begun putting together… Continue reading “Ricky Raccoon Loves to Read”
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