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Flashy Magic, Part Eight

Flashy Magic, Part Eight

When Jason’s eyes take on a faraway, sleepy look, I can tell it’s time for all of us to head back to bed. Theo doesn’t protest when I make that…

Flashy Magic, Part Seven

Flashy Magic, Part Seven

With Jason on the couch munching on some cavity-inducing cereal, and a bowl of leftover macaroni and cheese in front of him as well, I let myself rest for a…

Flashy Magic, Part Six

Flashy Magic, Part Six

Suddenly more awake, I sit up. “What do you mean, someone took her?” I try to think of an optimistic spin. “Like on a date?” “No, stupid, like kidnapping.” His…

Flashy Magic, Part Five

Flashy Magic, Part Five

Theo doesn’t say anything, but he manages to look everywhere but at me. “Are you serious?” I say, and snatch the empty bowl out of his hands. Not wanting to…

Flashy Magic, Part Four

Flashy Magic, Part Four

Opening my cupboards, I look through them. It’s a little sparse, and I feel like eating cereal for dinner in front of my brother is a bad idea. He’d just…

Flashy Magic, Part Three

Flashy Magic, Part Three

We pull into the apartment complex parking lot, and I can’t help but notice that he frowns a little as he looks out the window. I know Sunny Hills Apartments…

Flashy Magic, Part Two

Flashy Magic, Part Two

If you haven’t read part one, read it here. As I pack up my things, the mother comes up to me. If the smile on her face is any indication,…

Flashy Magic, Part One

Flashy Magic, Part One

When I was four, I could create sparks of magic to play with. When my brother was four, he levitated the babysitter up and out of the house. When I…