Giselle Gives and Takes

A special thank you to Rochelle for announcing that my story, “The Perfect Death”, was published in Sweet Tree Review.  It was incredibly exciting to get the email from the editors saying, “We are delighted to accept…” then see my work in print. And thanks to my fellow fictioneers for reading and commenting on my stories. What you say helps me refine my writing.

Giselle accepted anything in payment for her rituals. Coins, stringed balloons, moss.
She performed an elaborate ceremony for the man who presented the painted rock, truly her favorite gift.
In general, Giselle found the men greedy: “More money” “A new wife.”
And the women simple: “A needle” or “Just a pair of shoes.”
She doted on the children for they always asked for sweet things:
“Heal my puppy” or “A little brother. P-l-e-a-s-e.”
They came to her shack alone. Hands wringing. Boots scraping.
All of them feeling needy.
Giselle gave them what they wanted but always kept their souls.

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