#StitchedSaturday 2/16/19 – Ruthann Jagge

My special apologies to Ruthann (and anyone else I may have missed last week) for not including her story. I was pretty sick and just couldn't focus too well. Her's is deserving of a special, late post. Her stories are a must-read! The Pumpkin Men Ruthann Jagge   Two years had gone by or rather …

#StitchedSaturday 3-2-19 #Writing Prompt

From the dark mind of Francois Vaillancourt This week's prompt will be inspired by the following picture. Please follow the rules for your submission. Must be a min of 500 words, and max of 1500 words [poetry can be 50-500] Must be emailed to: vasquez @ stitchedsmilepublications.com [no spaces] Include your bio in the body …

#HumpDay #StitchedSaturday – 2/20/19 – James Matthew Byers

TWO FOR ONE ENTRY The Wrath of Kanus   The Wolves and Jackals led the way With Kanus in the front. To conquer Lions and hold at bay The Tigers on the hunt, The tribes of Dogma had aligned, The Foxes, Hounds, and more- And of them all but one defined The will to do …

#HumpDay #StitchedSaturday – 2/20/19 – DS Ullery

  Byron D. S. Ullery   “Okay Byron. You have a good night.” Mother planted a soft kiss on her son’s forehead as she lay him down. Byron cooed, his infant mouth curling in a smile. He was in a warm bed and his mother was watching over him. All was well in his world. …

#HumpDay #StitchedSaturday – 2/20/19 – Ezekiel Kinkaid

Enoch’s Fruit   Ezekiel Kincaid     Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him- Genesis 5:24 Noah raised the fruit to eye level. Its translucent color sparkled as a diamond in the sun. It’s shape, oval, fitting in the palm of his hand. It’s skin, smooth and mellifluous. “What is …

#HumpDay #StitchedSaturday Special Note

Hey everyone! I apologize but this past #StitchedSaturday got botched by yours truly. Some of the entries didn't make it in due to my being ill. I decided to give a bump on HUMP DAY. Please give our authors a lil extra love, today. Warmest Regards, Lisa

#StitchedSaturday 2/16/19 – Ash Hartwell

The Visitor Ash Hartwell Contrary to the family of the young woman who sired my child, I am not, to quote their overpaid lawyer, ‘an irresponsible delinquent’. True, I met their daughter in a club. She had looked so vulnerable in her little black dress, obviously borrowed from one of her more demonstrative friends. She …

#StitchedSaturday 2/16/19 – Thomas R. Clark

Gloom Knight   Thomas R Clark       “Fuck you, witch.” Gerrard spat blood at Ami Nightswan’s boots. She stood before him, Dusk and Dawn drawn, the crystal blades covered in a neon auras. They hummed and vibrated, creating a soundtrack of white noise. He was on his knees, hunched over, his bald head …

#StitchedSaturday 2/16/19 – Brasi Hyatt

Eyes on Fire Brasi Hyatt I walk up the stairs and she opens the door for me. She looks as beautiful as ever, hair up, with almond-shaped brown eyes, on fire. “Hey babe,” she says, and she closes the door behind me, locking it with a click. I notice her olive skin, hair as black …

#StitchedSaturday 2/16/19 – Shannon Grant

“Delivery” Shannon Grant At last, Bethany could take a break. Her order of garlic knots was ready, and after a short stop at the cooler for a soda, she wandered into the breakroom of the Pizza Kitchen. She had just settled down into one of the wooden chairs when Mike the night cook came into …