Julia Lechear

“What was his name?” by Julia Lechear

Everything I’d ever learned, everything I’d experienced, everything I am has led me to this moment. Years of lessons, however, become null and void when you’re up against the person that taught them to you. Unable to rely on my skills alone, I knew the only way to give myself a fighting chance was the element of- “You can come out, Claire. I know you’re there.” Mother fucker, I think as I step out from the shadow painted foliage onto the cobblestone walk way before my friend. I’d spent hours in this garden–his garden–appreciating its beautif...

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“Stay Inside” by Julia Lechear

Submitted to Contest #94

There are some things you can’t explain. I’m sure it’s possible but words have never been my strong suit. I want to stay out after dark because I want to.  I don’t like it inside, I never have. It’s stuffy and boring and it’s so, so loud. Every second is full of the muffled screams from my younger siblings playing in a different room. I’ve tried getting them to be quiet but, go figure, negotiating with toddlers isn’t easy.  Not that negotiations with mothers are much easier. Every time I try to make her understand it’s the sa...

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“Leaving” by Julia Lechear

Submitted to Contest #47

Suitcase in hand, you head to the station.  “It’s better this way.” You remind yourself, “She’ll be better off.” Reality snaps back into focus as you find yourself passing through the doors of the bus station, as if your body were on autopilot the whole way.  The whole scene before you is dreary, as if the world has been washed in grey. The few, exhausted people there are slumped in chairs that are falling apart.  Walking across a stain marked floor, you walk up to a booth and ask for a ticket. “Where to?” The man ask...

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“Lord of the Monopolies” by Julia Lechear

Submitted to Contest #34

The wind howled and thunder roared as the rain pounded against the small house.  Inside were four individuals trying to endure the long night. They knew it wouldn’t be an easy task, but things truly took a dark turn when a hopeful minded someone uttered the words “What about a board game?”   Lightning branched out across the sky as Monopoly was placed on the freshly cleared table.  “Dibs on the car!” Julie cried out excitedly.  Julie was a fourteen year old girl, though she was often mistook for older because of her...

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“Under the Bed” by Julia Lechear

Submitted to Contest #23

I broke the window’s latch with my old pocket knife and pushed the window open.  I slipped inside, closing the window behind me to keep out the bitter cold. The room was dark, and it felt like an eternity of fumbling around before I finally found a light switch.  Light filled the room and one word came to mind- jackpot.There was a TV sitting on the dresser that couldn’t be any more than six months old.  There was an ipad sitting on the nightstand next to silver figurines. And this was just one room, looking at it from the ou...

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“Kissing Partner” by Julia Lechear

Submitted to Contest #22

“Hey Cassidy!” My friend, Mira smiles at me. “Come on in!”“Thanks!” I responded, stepping inside.  The apartment is already teeming with life. There are lots of smiling people, but there aren’t so many people that I’d describe the apartment as crowded.  Everyone’s talking, laughing, and seems to be having a good time, yet I can still hear “I don’t want a lot for Christmas” playing in the background. I don’t normally enjoy parties.  They’re loud and obnoxious, and there must be something about me because everyone who pukes alw...

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“Kissing Partner” by Julia Lechear

“Hey Cassidy!” My friend, Mira smiles at me. “Come on in!”“Thanks!” I responded, stepping inside.  The apartment is already teeming with life. There are lots of smiling people, but there aren’t so many people that I’d describe the apartment as crowded.  Everyone’s talking, laughing, and seems to be having a good time, yet I can still hear “I don’t want a lot for Christmas” playing in the background. I don’t normally enjoy parties.  They’re loud and obnoxious, and there must be something about me because everyone who pukes alw...

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“Kissing Partner” by Julia Lechear

Submitted to Contest #22

“Hey Cassidy!” My friend, Mira smiles at me. “Come on in!”“Thanks!” I responded, stepping inside.  The apartment is already teeming with life. There are lots of smiling people, but there aren’t so many people that I’d describe the apartment as crowded.  Everyone’s talking, laughing, and seems to be having a good time, yet I can still hear “I don’t want a lot for Christmas” playing in the background. I don’t normally enjoy parties.  They’re loud and obnoxious, and there must be something about me because everyone who pukes alw...

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