“Maya?”, I asked with an anxious blink. “Do you think we could…” My voice trailed off. It stopped like a bubbling fountain without enough pressure to make any real impact. I looked over to see Maya. She was staring out the window, hands folded in her lap in a nonchalant kind of manner. Her features … Continue reading The Question by Leona A Short Story
“Ava?” I heard a soft whisper on the leaves. I turned to see the tall towering trees rise above me. Their vast stretching arms and branches overwhelmed my vision. In between the trunks a darkness seemed to be growing. The more you stared, the darker and more infinite the space in the forest grew.
The blackness of the sky never bothered me before. I always found it enchanting and reminiscent of my mother’s eyes. It sparkled with small stars and galaxies too far to count the distance. Our routine was to spend evenings outside and guide the stars to their rightful place. She would name each one and beckon … Continue reading Tale of Two Stars – #shortstory #writing by Leona
Last year after fall, it rained for 14 years straight. In my town on the coast of the Lake Eerie, we had to build sand piles to keep the waters from rushing in. Rain boots became the norm as we all tried to go about our everyday lives. Water is a relentless element. It seeps. … Continue reading Rain Dance – #flashfiction #scifi #shortstory by Leona
When I was younger, I thought that the hair on my grandfather’s chin was part of his personality. He had a white and black beard that started on his cheeks and went down to his neck. From my point of view, it never began or ended but just was. He was a man with bravado … Continue reading A quiet afternoon at the beach – #shortstory #flashfiction #writing by Leona
Giovani grabbed his hat and stuffed it into his pocket. Time to get to work. He grabbed the data card from the cartridge by his door and tucked it into his wrist piece. The screen on his wrist lit up and showed that it had a full battery. Messages and company ads started to appear … Continue reading Bus Ride- A Short Story by Leona
So, let me tell you straight. In my neighborhood, there is this lady, you see. Her name is Madame Bevere. No one knows why we all call her ‘Madame”. We just do. It seems to be like some code or honor. Not really sure. But that’s besides the point. I want to tell you more … Continue reading Madame B. – A Short Story by Leona
Jamie lifted her hands from her pocket to adjust her ear plugs. She was listening to some of her favorites as she traveled on the train. The train was filled with daily computers and students. Everyone was trying to rest before their day began. Jamie noticed a girl from her class was loudly talking with … Continue reading Mirror Mirror – A Short Story by Leona #shortstory
I am excited to share a short story of mine that has been chosen as a finalist for a flash fiction contest! Read the story here: https://www.theantonymmag.com/halka-hata-leona-cicone/ A side note, in the same week this story was accepted another was declined. It has given me a certain perspective on the perseverance of the artist. I … Continue reading The Antonym December Flash Fiction Contest Finalist- Halka Hata by Leona Cicone
My lips feel chapped against the grain of my multi-colored scarf. You had given it to me so long ago, I forgot if it was for my birthday or for Christmas. I muddle through the crowded street and pushed my way to our apartment. Stamping my feet and shaking off the snow, I enter our … Continue reading Time Together- A Short Story by Leona
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