My Little Sister

Genre: Horror

Staring into her new-born sister’s eyes, Jade felt love overwhelm her.  She had waited so long for a sibling and now this perfect, pink little girl was here.  Gently hugging her she whispered, ‘I’m your big sister, I love you and I will never let anyone hurt you.’

Jade spent as much time with Anna as she could, even shirking her chores to cuddle her sister.  The 4 years difference meant nothing, and she taught the little girl to crawl and speak and spent hours just playing with her and chatting.  Their mother smiled every day at the relationship between the little girls – it was inspirational. Never a cross word between them.…

The Ring Finds Its Home

Genre:  Fantasy

 

Cassiopeia’s estranged niece was given the job of clearing away her belongings. The boat was long gone and her Aunt’s life now fitted into 6 boxes.  Andrea went through everything feeling sad for her Aunt. She remembered her as somber but not unkind.  Her meanness started the day Uncle Brody left but Andrea never felt that it was a good excuse.

Andrea unlike Cass had a good heart and cared for others.

As she went through her jewelry box she found a beautifully engraved ring with 5 bright stones.

‘How lovely’ she exclaimed, putting the ring on and turning it so that a bright, white stone shined on top.

Andrea hadn’t stolen the ring, her Aunt had left it to her and because she was pure of heart the ring brought her happiness and light right to the end of her life.

 

The Red Stone

Genre: Thriller/horror

Cassiopeia watched from her boat as the police finalised their investigation, turning the ring and leaving the red stone on top.  Cold seeped through her jacket making it feel wet. Finally giving up she made her way inside.

‘Damm criminals. Who would hurt such a lovely, young girl?’  Bashing cups around, she made coffee and warmed soup, her anger grew.  It must have been a boyfriend and was most certainly a man.  Cass’s thoughts moved to her ex-husband Brody, and rage burned hot through her veins. He had screwed around, of course.  He now lived with the bitch, in sin Cass believed because she refused to sign the divorce papers. She wasn’t to blame he had messed around. …

The Yellow Stone

Genre: Thriller

Patsy knew taking Terry’s ring was a bad idea, but she couldn’t help herself. It called to her, it … it wanted her to take it, didn’t it? She couldn’t shake the feeling of dread in her bones. What if her mother gave it to her, or if it was a family heirloom? Patsy’s heart hammered in fear, but she was determined to keep it. …