Cherrie : Writing

The Field's Edge

The Field's Edge

A Chapter by Cherrie


With each new day the landscape gleamed greener, as new life spread across the landscape. Garlands of moonbeams and Spring’s gentle breath dance..
Willow in the Meadow

Willow in the Meadow

A Chapter by Cherrie


Deep lattice of roots surged beneath me. The early morning sun gave vitality to my whole being. A euphoric feeling encamped around about me, and I rev..
Dog in the Meadow

Dog in the Meadow

A Chapter by Cherrie


The boy’s pants were too frozen to climb back into the house through his window. So, the forest watched James’s creak through the backdoor..
The Parchment

The Parchment

A Chapter by Cherrie


James turned to the parchment. The small amount of air it stirred up caused the paper to spring up coiling in a tight roll. He firmly fitted the let..
The Storage of Seasons

The Storage of Seasons

A Chapter by Cherrie


The boy moved toward the attic stairs. To a room he had never been in. The same space had been locked from the day they moved in. James climbed the ..
The Key in the Meadow

The Key in the Meadow

A Chapter by Cherrie


His hand hovered a millimeter from the glowing key. At this angle, the mural took on a four-dimensional effect, that tugged at his balance. The bound..
The Darken

The Darken

A Chapter by Cherrie


James searched the sky for the source of light but could see neither sun nor moon. The boy reasoned; what do you expect from a painting? He watched a ..
Run James  Run

Run James Run

A Chapter by Cherrie


James rose to his feet. He searched for any sign of the shadow. The little breeze whispered, “be careful,” with Willow echoing the words. ..
Willow in the Attic

Willow in the Attic

A Chapter by Cherrie


The heavy aroma of cedar filled the space, coupled with the faint smell of painting supplies that was not there before. The overlapping darkness rushe..
Shadow Takes Shape

Shadow Takes Shape

A Chapter by Cherrie


“How long were you a tree?” the boy asked, as Willow inserted the skeleton key. “Since your Momma was a baby.” “Wo..