Red Canary Stories

So, I have some mildly disappointing news. The publish times between chapters may take a little a longer to roll out. For the last 2 years, I've been trying to move on from my current job position into something else. I went back to school last year and finished up in May, but I doubt Clinical Research may be the next step moving forward. I'm going to take some Environmental Health and Safety courses. It consists of 15 modules for a total of 47 contact hours. These modules, however, are about an 1 1/2 to 2 hours long of information/content. I'm going to stretch them out, but they will take up a majority of my personal time. It's hard to motivate myself to write when I'm unhappy with my job and barely making ends meet. I hope everyone who's been following my blog understands. What I can say is this: school/academics are huge motivators when it comes to me writing. I definitely won't be procrastinating while juggling to the two. Anyways, thanks for the support...

  XII. Ashes of a Failed Star Ryan and  Chloe wished their friends a drunken farewell and began their stumbling trek back home. The recently engaged couple spent the evening and part of the night at a dinner party hosted by their longtime friends. The festivities came to an immediate end once the storm died down. “See you at work on Monday!” Chloe yelled over her shoulder to Jasmine who monitored them from the doorway. “You guys enjoy the rest of your night!” She screamed with drunken elation. Ryan stretched upwards. “Whoo! Man, we have some amazing friends!” Last time he had drunk that heavily was in his early twenties. Three beers and two shots of whiskey nearly did him in. To a younger Ryan, that would have been light work. “Can’t take alcohol to the head like I used to. Probably my last time drinking like that until our wedding night.” Ryan said, pulling Chloe into him and kissing her forehead. “I love you so much, baby. I can’t wait to give you my last name.” Chloe ad...

  XI. Broken Towers (re-upload) Solomon Hightower and his late wife, Josephine (Josie) had one child together, thirteen-year-old Apollo. Crippled by grief over Josie’s untimely death, Solomon started ignoring and neglecting his son not long after she passed away. Much of the widower’s time was occupied by his judicial duties which kept his mind off Josie. Solomon’s unhealthy coping mechanism took an unfortunate toll on his relationship with Apollo, who was abandoned in the care of nannies and estate staff. Apollo’s aunt, Gianna, was the last ray of light he had in his dark life. Unfortunately, Gianna’s maternal love for her nephew wasn’t enough for the tumultuous boy. Apollo only desired attention, affection, and acknowledgment from his father. But at every interval, Solomon dismissed his son when the boy tried reconnecting with him. “I’m here to see Aunt Gianna.” Apollo boorishly told the nurse. “You can open the door.” The anxious nurse looked over at her colleague. Apollo ...