Yvette Francaise

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“A Light in the Dark Part Twelve: The Birds Fly Free” by Yvette Francaise

Lily: Standing outside a rundown prison, we had to pretend to be scouting a location for a horror film. Smoothing out my giant emerald sweater dress, comfort was key in these matters.  Resting my metal cross on my shoulders, my bones all having healed. This job had to wait for this moment, my lips pressing into a thin line. Matty clutched his book to his chest, my eyes catching several spirits waiting to be set free. Perhaps going to the other side wouldn’t be necessary today, a cold breeze causing my hair to dance around. A rotting spi...

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“A Light in the Dark Part Eleven: The Rise of the White Witch” by Yvette Francaise

Matty: Fuming in what should be the loud woods, the silence was unsettling. Nature should be louder than this. Growling to myself, the dark energy swallowing me whipped me away into another dimension.  Rolling across a foggy landscape, the heavy smog prevented me from seeing anything. Feeling icy fingers graze across my skin, the silence was deafening. Opening up my mouth to speak, nothing came out. Panic widened my eyes, the smell of sulfur was getting stronger. Left with only my smell and touch senses, my luck wasn’t going my way. S...

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“A Light in the Dark Part Ten: An Afterlife of a Mystery!” by Yvette Francaise

Something had dragged me to the creepy mansion decaying in the forest, my green tea spinning in my palm. Today was my first day of work and Matty had let me go reluctantly with the rule that I had to wear a salt dough necklace, his smile bringing joy back to my heart. Stepping through the threshold, my fingers played with the laminated black salt dough triangle contrasting my violet sweatshirt dress. Sitting down in the center of the floor, my shaking fingers sprinkled salt around me. Gulping down the green tea, I curled into a ball. Sinking...

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“A Light in the Dark Part Nine: A Cursed Opening. ” by Yvette Francaise

Lily: Taking a deep breath, the whole town was lined up outside for our grand opening. Rubbing my bump, the light orange sweater dress floated over my bump. You can talk to people, I told myself. The thought of talking to them paralyzing me, Matty being the extrovert in the relationship. Gathering my wits, the key shook in my fingers.  Matty’s hand cupped mine, his hand steadying mine. Turning the key, the bell rang out as they poured in. Stepping behind the counter, Matty chose to smooth out his black dress shirt while talking with eve...

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“A Light in the Dark Part Eight: The Afterlife comes to bite” by Yvette Francaise

Lily: The new store was well underway, the grand opening was in a week. Donning a black sweatshirt dress, my hand rested on my noticeable bump. Matty danced in, his arms wrapping around my shoulders. His chin rested on my head, two tickets fluttered in his hand. Sliding his hands down to my bump, he rocked us back and forth.   “I got us tickets to a haunted house.” He announced with his million dollar smile, a tender blush rising to my cheeks. “Remember how we go to one every year. This time, we get to go as husband and wife. Tha...

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“A Light in the Dark Part Seven: A Hellish Summer Back Then” by Yvette Francaise

Matty:Her tired eyes met mine, a bruised Lily laid on my lap in the cemetery. All summer we escaped here when we could, her youthful seventeen year old face staring up at me. Playing with her hair, we had both recently decided to take our current jobs at the gas station. This was the year I felt like summer had made me grow up. “Would you miss me if I died tomorrow?” She asked numbly, focusing on our hands holding each other. “My aunt keeps telling me that I should have never existed. I should have died with my parents.” Her words kille...

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“Tusks and Dagger Part Fifty-Three: To Stop the Ashy Touch” by Yvette Francaise

Standing in front of a shadowy portal, every part of me didn't want to go. A gem waited for me, the Shadow Diamond proving to be the only thing to stop the darkness from devouring his soul. Clutching my scythe close to my chest did little to ease my nerves, the town behind me was all asleep. Boran was going to kill me but I needed to do this alone, Avy popping up behind me with a wide grin. Where did she come from? “I don’t think you are going to go alone. You haven’t been sleeping so that is that.” She chirped cheerfully, spinning her bla...

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“A Light in the Dark Part Six: The Trail of the Letters” by Yvette Francaise

Standing in the local postal office, Matty’s mother had sent him a box. Hovering by the counter, Matty kept staring at his wedding band. Taking the box to his car, he opened it up with intense excitement. His face fell at the pile of letters, confusion dawning on his face. A letter fluttered onto his lap, his mother’s cursive danced across the page. Clearing his throat, an unimpressed expression dimmed his features.  “Dear Newlyweds, I have an adventure for you. I want you to use my grandmother’s letter to find a prize. She lived in L...

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“A Light in the Dark Part Five: Poison Taints the Wedding” by Yvette Francaise

Sitting in front of the fireplace, his mother had made me look more beautiful than I ever could in my life. She had my hair in a fifties’ style up-do, the makeup matching the era. She had called in a couple of favors and rented the local lodge for a quarter of the prize. Stuck in the middle of a  photo shoot. Doing my best to smile for her, Derrick and her pulled this wedding together in a week. He handled the catering while she managed everything else. Holding my bouquet of black roses in my hand, she fussed with the black pearl neckla...

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“A light in the Dark Part Four: The Hate Stains the Joy” by Yvette Francaise

Lily: Cowering in the corner of my room, my hands matched the bloody hands that I had when I was seventeen. My faceless uncle held a glass bottle over his head, a searing pain throbbed in my head the moment he smashed it into my forehead. Touching my forehead, a piece of glass hung out of it. The room began to spin, his steel toed boots kicking me in the stomach repeatedly. Throwing a duffel bag over his shoulder, his greasy hands grabbed my hair. Dragging me to the door, the neighbors chose to do nothing as he kicked me onto the dirt. I did...

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“A Light in the Dark Part Three: The Storm Blows In” by Yvette Francaise

Matty: Three girls were kicking a student, soft sobs catching my attention. Clearing my throat, they laughed cruelly in my direction. Getting back to kicking her, her hair floated up as a fist met the leader of the group. Crashing into the locker, a busted Lily struggled to her feet. Bruises covered her face, blood dripped from a cut on her lip. Picking up the lead bully by the collar of her designer t-shirt, her foot met her sunglasses. The plastic broke upon impact, the fifteen year old Lily tossed her to the side. Her black vintage dress ...

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“Tusks and Dagger Part Fifty-Two: The Ball of a Pleasant Memory” by Yvette Francaise

Lottie: A white ball rolled to my boots, my body not  faring well from my childbirth a mere couple of months ago. Glancing around the silver city, everyone was slumbering underneath the twinkling stars and silver moon. Kicking it away, I didn’t want to be transported anywhere else tonight. The image of my boys drew me back, the sound of Darwin’s footsteps echoed behind me. Running past me, his hands scooped up the ball. A bright light blinded me, my hand grabbing his at the last minute. A rush of white energy whipped us into the fl...

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“A Light in the Dark Part Two: A Tainted Surprise” by Yvette Francaise

Staring at the two lines, I buried my face into my palms. Two months could not have passed so quickly, dread bubbling in my gut. Throwing all the tests into the nearest trash can. Ignoring the crippling mental fear, a pale face stared back at me. A loud knock interrupted my train of thought, my friend calling for me to help him out in his restaurant. Fixing my borrowed uniform, the pants were already catching on my slight bump. Throwing myself in the chaos, Sarianna scooted up next to me. Her sleek chocolate bob emphasized her features, her ...

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“A Light in the Dark Part One: The Lost Child Finds Family” by Yvette Francaise

Tires squealed as the metal crunched with every roll, a heavy rain soaking the road. The only thing I could hear was my heartbeat, my face dripping with slick sweat. Unbuckling my seat belt, I crashed to the roof. Pulling myself out, the wounds on my body were superficial. Sprinting to my father’s side, I began to tug on his limp arm. Tears welled up in my eyes, the drunk driver peeling away. Curse that bastard for changing my life in the worst way, intense pain wracking my body. “Get away, honey.” He groaned bitterly, ruby coating his t...

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“Tusks and Daggers Part Fifty-One: A Luna of a Night” by Yvette Francaise

Luna: A depression came over me, my heart aching for a werewolf to shift with. Scanning the silver buildings, Lottie was off training the adults. The next battle always seemed around the corner. Pulling his hair into a ponytail, he began to cook our dinner. Mishal cooed in his pen as Darwin picked up on my sadness. Clearing his throat, he rose to his feet. Dusting off his emerald blouse, he wiped his hands on his pants.  “Can we go play, Dad?” He asked cautiously, his hands crossing. Pressing his lips into a thin line, he passed him a...

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I am a stay at home mother who likes to write my sadness away. Also I like to create strong female main characters who aren't perfect, but are stronger for that. I write to take people to the story, and away from real life just for a moment. Enjoy my adventures.