Mary K Brackett
Bio
Mary Brackett is a novelist, poet, & award-winning short story author. She has authored and co-authored articles for magazines with her husband and is currently writing a series of novels with her talented daughters.
Achievements (1)
Stories (19/0)
The Longest Day
It had taken nearly thirty days and no fewer bribes to reach the small Peruvian village of Ispiju Intiq on the day of the Summer Solstice. The fercho back in Cuzco had been the worst of them, offering up freely a great wealth of information about the small village and the Incan ruins that stood above it, until they’d reached their hotel. Then he’d held their luggage hostage, muttering to himself about piña and begging for God’s forgiveness, while he blocked them from opening the trunk.
By Mary K Brackett2 days ago in Fiction
Red Sky at Morning. Runner-up in 3:00 AM Challenge.
Three a.m. and I’m wide awake again, staring out the window at a starless, moonless night and waiting for the sun to rise. It’s hard to tell the color against the black blanket of night and thanks to the dream that woke me, I won’t be able to sleep again until I’ve made sure the sky is still blue.
By Mary K Brackett19 days ago in Fiction
Never Surrender
A lot can happen in a minute. In fact, in the last sixty seconds over two hundred babies were born in the world and almost half will spend the first years of their lives in poverty. Over one hundred people died in that same minute and at least one died of the Big C. That one cause of death no one likes to talk about, because saying its name out loud might give it power or somehow invite it into our lives.
By Mary K Brackett2 months ago in Fiction
When the Guardian Returns
Nicole opened her eyes slowly and blinked into the too bright light. For a moment, she stared up into the tree canopy above and watched the leaves sway in a gentle, but steady breeze. Small glimpses of the bright blue, cloudless sky raised questions. As did the fact that the sun seemed to be directly overhead, blocked intermittently by a broad tree canopy.
By Mary K Brackett3 months ago in Fiction
A Dragon's Love
It is difficult for me to write about women who have inspired me. While I am drawn to strong women, they also repel me. I gravitate like a satellite in their general orbit, yet I struggle with the abuse and betrayal of so many women in my life, that I tend to feel more comfortable around men. With that said, the women in my life have been few. They have also been mighty.
By Mary K Brackett4 months ago in Confessions
Guardian Angel
“Are we lost?” my brother’s voice warbled. “Of course not.” Yet as we paused there at the edge of the snow-covered woods, I wasn’t nearly as sure as I sounded. The short burst of snowfall while we were sledding had covered our way home and now all the trees looked the same, taunting skeletons leering at me as I tried to choose the right path. The lengthening shadows told me we didn’t have long before nightfall.
By Mary K Brackett5 months ago in Fiction
The Adventures of Olli
Once upon a time, a child loved me. My child’s mom always started her stories with those first four words, and I would listen and hang on every word. I learned the beauty of words that way, as mom told her stories and my child babbled back to her in answer. My child usually fell asleep, dreaming deep, by page ten, yet mom would continue reading until the end. Perhaps she knew I was listening, tucked against my child’s chest, feeling her heartbeat against me. I would listen raptly and watch the way mom’s lips formed each word. Until she would say those dreaded final words and it was lights out until morning.
By Mary K Brackett5 months ago in Fiction
Aspirations
The year of the Dragon has begun, which makes 2024 the year of opportunity and for aspirations that will burn hot enough to ignite the stars. Specifically, this is the year of the Wood Dragon, which brings growth and transformation, creativity, and success. A year that reflects everything that Vocal embodies. The Wood Dragon also brings with it courage. Courage to face challenges, the uncertainty that pursuing publication brings for a first-time author, and courage to meet any obstacles to success with poise and aplomb. It is time to embrace the Wood Dragon of 2024 and journey with Vocal into the coming year of creativity and aspirations.
By Mary K Brackett6 months ago in Journal
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