ben : Writing

The Traveler

The Traveler

A Story by ben


The morning dew permeates to where the level of discomfort is enough to bring him out of sleep. Behind shuttered eyes, like he has done a thousand t..
The Traveler

The Traveler

A Story by ben


Looking down to the face looking up to his, tells her, “If you think this is hell, you are mistaken.” Looking as though she is on t..
The Traveler

The Traveler

A Story by ben


Up on her feet and recognizing what carried, Lilly says, “That’s dead people’s stuff. Why did you bring it here?” Anger ..
The Traveler

The Traveler

A Story by ben


Heading her way bearing gifts, the thought strikes of Lilly having devoured every chunk of savoring meat that has him letting go an internal laugh t..
The Traveler

The Traveler

A Story by ben


“Listen, I need to go do something. So, if I’m not back in time, the meat needs at least another ten minutes. Let it rest, but if you ca..
The Traveler

The Traveler

A Story by ben


Silent he is in kicking back all the while watching the visual arts show that lasts up to the point of the glowing stick running out of ink. Automat..
The Traveler

The Traveler

A Story by ben


A purple bumblebee and a Monarch butterfly share a flower and wondering what is being said, turns to look towards the roadside café. Under ne..
The Traveler

The Traveler

A Story by ben


As she should, every so often the girl Lilly gives herself time in checking on the little fella carried. So far, there has been no mention of concer..
The Traveler

The Traveler

A Story by ben


“We should go.” With the girl Lilly making one last adjustment to the makeshift sling, the two set out and after a mile gone by, so f..
The Traveler

The Traveler

A Story by ben


Instead of accepting the cup from him, the girl Lilly waves off his gesture. “We should go.” Sensing the reason behind her want has a lo..