Laura DePace
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Retired teacher, nature lover, aspiring writer driven by curiosity and “What if?” I want to share my view of the fascinating, complex world of nature. I also love creating strong characters and interesting worlds for them to live in.
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The Little Pine Tree. Top Story - December 2024.
The little pine tree sat on the edge of the Christmas tree field. It looked down on rows and rows of perfect trees of many types: blue spruce, with pointy, stabby needles; balsam fir with their citrusy scent; white spruce, tall and perfectly shaped; even some pines, not that different from itself. Many of the other trees were much bigger than the little pine tree, but it didn’t mind. Not every house could hold a twenty foot tree. It knew that somewhere there was a perfect little house where it would be just the right size. A perfect little house just waiting for a perfect little pine tree for Christmas.
By Laura DePaceabout a year ago in Fiction
Snow Good? Snow Way!. Top Story - December 2024.
The snow looked fresh and pristine, and I hoped this would be fun. It looked so pretty when I gazed out the window, narrowing my deep-blue eyes against the glare of the sun. The snow magnified the sun’s sparkle, and it looked like a field of diamonds. So pretty.
By Laura DePaceabout a year ago in Fiction
Hideout
“They’ll never find us here.” I looked down at the child by my side. Poor kid was exhausted, hungry, and scared, but she was doing her best not to show it. She sighed, and blinked back what looked suspiciously like tears. Then, with an effort I could see, she straightened her back, dug deep, and hitched a smile onto her face.
By Laura DePaceabout a year ago in Fiction
