Tag Archives: Fantasy

Locked Door

Posted on February 9, 2018 by ashleymanningwriter

There is a tree outside my window that was planted before I was born. It stretches up-towards the sky, branches spread wide, mid-yawn. A breeze pushing through the leaves is the only reminder that there is an outside. Even in … Continue reading →

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The Broken Pocket Watch – Chapter Twenty-Two (Final Chapter)

Posted on February 2, 2018 by ashleymanningwriter

I don’t have to think about going back, it just happens. At least that one wasn’t so disorienting. I head back into the house. Dad’s working on something. “When did you go out?” He says, looking up. “Um. A minute … Continue reading →

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The Broken Pocket Watch – Chapter Twenty

Posted on December 15, 2017 by ashleymanningwriter

I get up, and the world is still. It’s dark outside. The moon greets me as I stare out of the window. The whole house is quiet. Dad is probably asleep as well. I must have slept for hours. Maybe … Continue reading →

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The Broken Pocket Watch – Chapter 17

Posted on November 17, 2017 by ashleymanningwriter

The next day seems like a dream, I’m not completely there. It’s not as bad as before, but it’s still not good. At least I’m conscious, even if I don’t feel in control. It’s weird that I was alright last … Continue reading →

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The Broken Pocket Watch – Chapter Fifteen

Posted on October 20, 2017 by ashleymanningwriter

As the week progresses, I become more and more aware. The world around me becomes more real. And finally Friday comes around, and I know it’s time to actually get to work. I hadn’t really put much thought into the … Continue reading →

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