Grace Jarvis

“That Night Part 1” by Grace Jarvis

Zeraphina slips poison into the bottle of wine and casually sits in her seat once again. They are sitting on the balcony, and a cool breeze wisps past her hair as she turns her attention back to her target, Alistair."That's the thing about this city," he says, drawing out his words."What is?"Alistair slowly turns his head. Zeraphina freezes as she looks into his intensely blue eyes. She watches with anticipation as he pours scarlet wine into his cup. Drink it, you bastard.“You never know who you can trust," Alistar says, winking. A...

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“Frozen Water” by Grace Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #77

The snow lightly fell, taking over the dark of the night. The bitter cold brought warmth inside the houses. Families cuddled a little bit closer, cherishing each other and remembering the love they have for each other. The first snowfall of the year was a special time. A time full of joy and comfort. The cold fingers, colds, and snowball fights would be worth it. There was more that would come from them than would be taken. By morning, there were three inches of snow covering everything. “Good morning, Mom!”  “Morning, honey. Are you ...

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“The Final Ten” by Grace Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #74

I should have asked her. Not a day goes by that I don’t regret not asking her. How was I supposed to know an atrocious vicious monster would rip her from my hands? Slow enough to leave room for hope but not slow enough for me to ask her? I couldn’t ask her, not while she was slowly being taken from life. While we sat there, in the room that imprisoned her, she gave me one final wish; no, it was a mission.“Mark,” she whispered.“Yes?” I said, fidgeting in the uncomfortably cozy blue chair across from her bed.“I want to tell you the things on m...

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“Count to Seven” by Grace Jarvis

An explosion rumbled the earth below us and the young girl in my arms pressed her face to my chest. “Shh, it is ok,” I murmured, my shaking hands caressing the dirty, frightened face. “Chinara…” My voice broke before I could finish. She curled up closer, the sobs shaking her frail body. She was too young for this. Much, much too young for any of this. It is not fair. The hardwood planks beneath me grated against my bruised back and I moaned softly, hoping Chinara would not hear me. Shifting ever so slightly, I turned my body in an a...

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“The Root of All Evil (Part 1)” by Grace Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #57

“Dear whomever it may concern,” the words are written flawlessly on the white paper. “My end is near, and I have given a lot of thought to this. As many people know, I am a billionaire. My family has not stopped bugging me about my will. I could not decide which family member would inherit my money or any of my other belongings. That is why I have decided to leave everything to whoever finds this letter. The reader of this letter will be a curious young soul. All I ask from whoever finds this - do not be selfish. You are one of a kind. Do no...

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“A Lover's Death” by Grace Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #52

“I’m leaving. It’s for your own good, Lyla,” he says with a sigh.  I nod, not quite understanding why. I just don’t want either of us to get hurt. Maybe that’s why letting him go is so easy.  With that, he turns and walks into the rain not looking back.   Funerals are always sad. I wish they were happier and celebrated life instead of it being a memory of death.  “I’m sorry for your loss,” a neighbor whose name I didn’t know says. “Thank you.”  Condolences. They bug me to most because on an occasion like this ...

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“Even Dreamers ” by Grace Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #51

Sabrina sat in the cool damp grass and gazed up at the glistening stars, losing herself to thought.Stars. Beacons of light and hope for all the lost souls. Both majestic and mysterious. The very definition of beautiful.It mesmerized her to think that the only star in our galaxy is the sun and that every star in the night sky is bigger and brighter than it. She wished she could reach out and grab one. Of course, that would more than likely result in death. She began collecting her thoughts as she started naming the constellations she could se...

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“This is it” by Grace Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #50

“It’s not what you think,” he said.   I woke up to the sunlight warming my face. Such a good way to start an important day. I stretched and yawned as I sat up. I slightly look towards my phone. I need to know. No, I don’t. It can wait. After getting ready for the day I walk to the kitchen. The cold tiles sent a chill up my spine. I grabbed the eggs from the fridge and a pan from the cupboard. As the sizzling crack of the eggs filled the air, my phone rang. I check my phone to see my boyfriend’s name on the screen. Butterflies fluttere...

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“Two Blessings in One” by Grace Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #49

Jack wakes up with the feeling today is a day he should be waiting for something, but he can’t remember what. As he gets ready for the day he continues thinking about what he might be forgetting, but quickly decides if it was important enough he would remember. As he looks at his reflection in the small bathroom mirror he notices a small gash on his chin. He doesn't know how it got there, but it looks bad. It looks as if glass cut his chin. He makes the choice to ignore it and leave the bathroom while grabbing his ring. He slips it onto his ...

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“Sometimes Happy Endings Don't Exist ” by Grace Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #47

Note: The gender and names of characters can change depending on your gender. Have a good reading :) “Just say it,” you silently remind yourself. You know you’d regret it if you didn’t. You begin to lose yourself to the music again as he spins you around. The beat fills every movement the two of you make. Every step, every breath, and every heartbeat make you long for more. More you don't need; want and more that digs your hole deeper. You regret not saying it as you begin to feel sick and you begin to lose consciousness to the beat of the ...

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“Forever Together” by Grace Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #44

My vision was blurred as I looked around the small room. I could make out three figures, two of which were sobbing.“I’m so sorry, but your daughter doesn’t have much longer to live. The cancer is untreatable and has moved to her lungs,” the doctor whispered with a solemn tone.I knew they were talking about me. I tried to say that I would be okay, but I was too weak to do anything. I couldn’t even cry. Footsteps inched towards my side. My vision focused on my mother’s face. She gently caressed my cheek.“Mom,” I barely mumbled.Her lips curved ...

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“Pain Brings Healing” by Grace Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #44

I began to chew my lip while tears welled up in my eyes. I wasn’t ready for this. This wasn’t how it was supposed to be. Our lives shouldn’t have been like this. My voice was shaking and I trembled, “No, I’m not ready to say goodbye.” I put his hand in mine. I wasn’t ready to move on, but I couldn’t let him suffer any longer. That was selfish and cruel. I had to let him go. “Doctor,” I called into the dense room. A nurse walked into the tiny room and I could feel the intensity of sadness. Not only mine, but his.  “I’m ready to let go,” ...

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“We All Know Pain” by Grace Jarvis

Submitted to Contest #43

I woke up to the warm sun on my face. It was the start of a normal day in Newlberry. The same people and same weather. I had to go to my same old job. I worked as a secretary for our small town’s biggest corporate office. It wasn’t all that great.  “Good morning, everyone!” I exclaimed as I walked in the office.  I only got a few sideways glances. I sat at my desk, ready for the uneventful day ahead. Nothing ever happened in our town, and nothing would change that. I watched outside to see the clouds darken. A storm rapidly moved i...

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