Debra Johnson

“Dreams and premonitions ” by Debra Johnson

It’s raining bullets. And being a detective, I found myself looking up and seeing a hail of bullets coming from the sky. But as I looked around, I could not see where they were coming from. For days forecasters were saying that in the next few days massive thunderstorms were predicted, and being a sharpshooter myself I knew if I wanted the element of surprise, this would be the perfect time. Nobody would know it was comi...

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“Julie's New Cat” by Debra Johnson

Chapter 1Julie had just moved into her home. A home she had worked hard to save for years. But with this home came with an added bonus: a cat. The black and tan tabby appeared a few days after she had finally moved everything in. The morning that changed everything was the morning she was sitting on a chair overlooking the railway cars beyond the fence. She was sipping her coffee and imagining how to arrange her home when she heard a meow. Not knowing where it was coming from, she called out ‘here kitty kitty,” But she saw nothing as she wal...

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“Unstopable Spirit” by Debra Johnson

Sarah stood on the sidewalk and looking up at the house. It now stood empty, but at one time it was filled with so much life, hope, and love Then when she was in the 3rd grade her dad died and all that changed.Sarah now found herself in an atmosphere where she was always on guard from those she called her family. Her paternal grandma was the only one who really cared, but after her dad died, her mom moved away, almost like trying to erase Sarah’s dad and his family from Sarah’s life. Unfortunately, that left Sarah wonder...

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“A Gift of Reading” by Debra Johnson

Theresa and Jackie sat by the lake that afternoon talking about their summer plans. They both enjoyed volunteering but did not do it at the same places, so they had something to talk about when they did get together during the weekends. The last week of school Jackie saw a bulletin in class that the library was looking for readers for the summer reading program. She made a mental note to bring it up to Theresa later that...

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“Look for the good” by Debra Johnson

As Sally sipped her coffee that morning, she found herself looking outside. She loved watching the traffic on the streets and children at the play ground having fun on a summer morning.The more she watched them, the more she remembered what it was like to be a kid and have all that energy. Now as an adult she was lucky to have enough energy to last a day. As she was watching them her phone made her aware she had an incom...

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“Bittersweet Memories” by Debra Johnson

 Saddie sat at the table that morning sipping her coffee before relieving her twin brother for the day shift. They had been clerks at the family bed and breakfast since they were teens. Their mom and aunt had trained them so they could take it over when the time was right. And the time became right when they turned twenty - one. That was four years ago.  As she took another sip, sh...

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“My Families Heritage” by Debra Johnson

My name is Abigail Jones, and I am a member of the graduating class of 2000. Thanks to my grades and my family's influences, I was chosen to give one of the five speeches at graduation.   Now here I sit at my desk working on a speech they asked me to give.  The theme they chose for us this year was ‘crossroads of our lives”. And because it was a Christian School, the topic I wanted to speak on would be a...

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“Mystery Gifts” by Debra Johnson

Carla, Judd, Jennifer and Allen were best friends. They had been friends since grade school and over the years grew quite close. So much so they shared a 4-bedroom home. That evening they were all out celebrating their first year of living together and when they arrived back at home, there was a package setting on the front step. Upon seeing the package, they abruptly stopped. None of them had ordered anything so ...

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“The ten Hearts Wish” by Debra Johnson

Submitted to Contest #74

“What are you doing?" Clay asked Susan as he walked into the room. “Oh thought I’d try a writing prompt and see where it takes me.” Susan smiled at the man as he sat next to her. “What’s the prompt?” He asked leaning over to look at the piece of paper. And steal a kiss. “I can’t decide between these five.” She said now handing him the p...

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“Remembering Granma May” by Debra Johnson

Submitted to Contest #68

  “It had been twenty-four years since she’d last seen it, but the place looked exactly the same. Except for one thing - the woman who lived in the home Ethel May was standing in front of, was gone. She had passed away over a year ago and was greatly missed by everyone who had known her. Including me, my name is Ethel May Carter and the woman in question was Martha May Carter, my mother. I was unable to say good-bye until now.Now standing in front of her home memories of my childhood flooded back a...

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“Age Wont Defeat Me” by Debra Johnson

Submitted to Contest #66

It doesn’t count if you are already planning your defeat.” Bridget said as Jessica came around the bar with two glasses of wine. “What defeat? No one’s claiming defeat – yet. But there is a possibility.” “Well yea if you think that way,” Bridget started then took a deep breath. “Look, all I’m saying is don’t count yourself out before you even begin. And why are you even comparing ...

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“Grave Discovery” by Debra Johnson

Submitted to Contest #65

Stacy and Roxy sat in the cafe looking out over the water. “So what do you want to do for Halloween?” Stacy asked as she sipped hr pumpkin spice latte. “A friend of mine told me about a really cool graveyard that could be haunted.” Roxy answered. “Haunted?” “Yea, she says she hears all sorts of screams coming from behind the gates at night.” “Well h...

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“A Mirrored View” by Debra Johnson

Submitted to Contest #54

~*~  Toni knew nothing except how to be a carpenter and work with tools. But since the accident caused by a drunk driver, he had lost the use of his legs but according to a few his drive for life. At least for the time being. Even though the doctors say with time and therapy he would eventually regain the use in his legs, it wasn’t soon enough for him. And with...

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“A love renewed” by Debra Johnson

Submitted to Contest #53

Josh and Tara Stevens met two years ago and married a year after that. Unfortunately, due to expenses they could not go on a  honeymoon. But this Winter that was going to change. This year Josh made reservations at a cute bed and breakfast cottage for a three-day weekend. When Josh called, he was told he was in luck there was one room left and they got it.  Once the reservations were final, Josh ...

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“Mrs. White's Children return” by Debra Johnson

Submitted to Contest #51

The house stood vacant for 5 years. At least vacant in a physical sense. Since the death of Mrs. Jacqualyn White. Real Estate Agents had not been able to sell it. And since it was on the historical society's list, it had been maintained until a new owner could be found. And every Real Estate Agency in that area had the listing hoping one day someone would be found to buy and occupy the home once again.Jessica Morgan from Con-Roy Reality was the current agent to have the listing. So when she scheduled a home showing, she ...

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