Theo, eyebrows bridged by a crease of concentration, waved her fingers midair in a seeming random pattern. When she finished, Sela gasped. The glowing trails coalesced to clearly show a portrait of their mother. The image sparkled before disappearing. “You … Continue reading →
Karl shook his head. What an unfair nickname! He wasn’t really Karl the Kibitzer, was he? Sure he liked to joke around, but his wisecracks weren’t disruptive like the Yiddish word implied. At least he got off relatively light. Those … Continue reading →
The Revival “It’s a little inappropriate for you to be acting cute, isn’t it?” Stella jolted. “What?!” Drew nodded toward the umbrella on the passenger seat. Knuckles white on the steering wheel, his narrowing eyes froze her from the rearview … Continue reading →
Click below for a quick read befitting the season. Happy Halloween! Darla’s Sand Castles – White Squirrel
Continue reading →It’s been a long time, but I finally have an offering. Happy Friday, folks! Darla M Sands – A Word of Advice
Continue reading →Jackie heard the child’s voice before he saw her a thin high call that cut through his coffee and newspaper, straight past his earbuds and Morning Edition. Pulling the left bud free, he waited a moment. Damn kid didn’t appear. … Continue reading →
I know, I know. Usually I post chapters of The Night Is a Harsh Mistress. I promise, I’m working on it. I even am doing so with the collaboration of my coauthor, Rachel! I think we’re going to come up … Continue reading →
My feather touch stilled the spinning ballerina. Dulcet tones ground to a low chirrup as I closed the lid. Playing the music box always put my daughter right to sleep. Nothing else worked as well.Except she no longer rested her … Continue reading →
If you want a little escapism, click below and enjoy a short read… Sand Castles – NC17 Taurus and Taurus
Continue reading →Better late than never, we’d like to celebrate the beginning of what we hope turns out to be a relaxing weekend. Please enjoy a free read. Darla’s Sand Castles – NC17
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