Nikki

Zombies and the Witch

I don’t know about you, but I can get some pretty vivid dreams while laying in bed at night. I think they’re pretty cool, exciting, and adventurous. Some of them I’ve even written down because they’d make great novels someday. If you don’t mind, I would love to share one pretty vivid and actiony dreamContinue reading “Zombies and the Witch”

Morning in the Pines

A humble, wooden bench sitting in the woods.It leans from age and the stress of the weather,but it won’t fall. Its as strong as ever.A path runs beside it, so muddy and murky,that no one comes near it, for their shoes will get dirty.Even forgotten, the bench is not alone,for the nature around it remindsContinue reading “Morning in the Pines”

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter weekend to everyone! May your days be bright and full of joy! May you spend time with family and enjoy the little things!May you find new beginnings and have many victories!May you be blessed with faith, hope, and love,And all your favorite candy! May God bless you and keep you and may HisContinue reading “Happy Easter!”

Shadows Dance

Shadows dance with the quiet soft breeze.No boundaries to hold them, every one free.In deeper depths, the shades grow dark.Creeping into the cracks of the heart.Only one fear keeps them at bay,only one thing keeps the monsters away.When the darkness grows strongand it sings its enticing song.When your head screams to run and your heartContinue reading “Shadows Dance”

Writing Prompt: Caught in the Rain

Include the following in your story: Las Vegas, radiology, etch, funeral, textile, sweep, muslin, wholesale, wildlife, English. A terrible day made worse by the rain. Piper let out a heavy sigh. Rain rolled down her neck as she stood at the bus stop. Her clothes were soaked and she shivered from the cold. She wasn’tContinue reading “Writing Prompt: Caught in the Rain”

Favorite Villain

Everyone has their favorite villain. Be it from a book, a movie, a show, a video game. Maybe you have multiple favorite villains? Different categories that your favorite villains fall into? Favorite Marvel villain. Favorite Disney Villain. Favorite misguided villain. Storybook villain. Cartoon Villain. Or a simple favorite villain that just wants to see theContinue reading “Favorite Villain”

A Hair in the Sunrise

Before the time change started, I had the honor of driving to work during the sunrise. Now, it’s just dark–which is cool in its own way, but I miss the sunrise. There was one in particular that really stuck with me. The clouds that morning zig-zagged across the sky like a tornado. The light ofContinue reading “A Hair in the Sunrise”

Into the Woods

Into the woods and down the pathwhere darkness falls from shadows cast.Into the woods with tangled trees and roots reach up to scrape your knees. Into the woods, a moonlit night.Beware the ones that fill you with fright.Into the woods where monsters raveand ravens watch with hungered gaze. Into the woods. Run faster now,Or endContinue reading “Into the Woods”

Small Victories

Sometimes, it can be extremely difficult to see the positive side of things. Maybe you think your life isn’t going in any direction or you’ve fallen behind on society’s “ladder of success.” Perhaps, you just feel down and guilty because you’re not getting things done that you want to get done. Work, kids, or otherContinue reading “Small Victories”

Prince Angelo

For the past few months, I’ve been working at an animal shelter and already I’ve seen a lot of dogs come and go. It’s always a happy day when a dog gets adopted. However, there is one dog in particular that had been at the shelter since before I started. His name is Angelo. He’sContinue reading “Prince Angelo”