Tag Archives: Writing

Two Brothers by Coletha Albert

This story evolves from being primarily about envy between brothers into a story about healing trauma, releasing resentment, and accepting the imperfection of those we love. In that sense, it actually moves beyond the central theme of Pope’s An Essay on Criticism and enters the territory of spiritual reconciliation. It is an encouragement to acceptContinueContinue reading “Two Brothers by Coletha Albert”

Siamese Peace by Coletha Albert

The morning light in Seattle filtered softly through the slate grey overcast sky. The Grey Lady is back with a vengeance. The blustery wind tossed leaves, black birds, and random garage throughout the streets, avenues and hiking trails as Seattleites basked in the calming cashmere blanket that is Autumn in the Pacific Northwest.  Photo byContinueContinue reading “Siamese Peace by Coletha Albert”

The Heat of ’91 — A Houston Crucible Story 

By Coletha Albert In the spring of 1991, Houston felt hotter than usual. Not just the weather — the air itself seemed charged, humming with suspicion. In the neighborhood of Cypress Fairbanks, people whispered about strange happenings at Ravensway neighborhood, about unexplained illnesses, and about sudden misfortune. And in a city already tense from economicContinueContinue reading “The Heat of ’91 — A Houston Crucible Story “

Evelyn’s Twelve by Coletha Albert

Evelyn’s Twelve by Coletha Albert    Evelyn turned eighty‑three with the quiet certainty of someone who had long ago learned how to carry herself through storms. Seven children had drifted away over the years—no dramatic scene, no final argument—just a steady unspooling of promises and excuses until the house felt too large for one heartbeat. SheContinueContinue reading “Evelyn’s Twelve by Coletha Albert”

III, VI, IX Zondra by Coletha Albert

Your body, mind, and soul are priceless and worth more than anything in any show room. They seek to bind you to them in slavery for all eternity not just this lifetime. Don’t fall for their deception. Resist simply and consistently. Easy.

One Moment with Heaven by Coletha Albert

Heaven  is the sanctuary that was ordained to reside in her community. She was the salt of the earth for her region. Heaven was the light on the hill in this territory.  She kept her flavor and her community did not extinguish her. They protected her and experienced Heaven on Earth.

2098 by Coletha Albert

On the morning of the maiden voyage to the Alpha Centauri corridor, only 303 gathered on the restored grounds of the Johnson Space Center in Houston. There were thousands in Houston who did not want to go. They were born in Houston and they would prefer to die there as well…

Grandmother’s Jubilee by Coletha Albert

Have you checked out L.D.B. Time to Chill? It inspired this short story…along with other thoughts… never give up your faith. Everything works out for the better in a way you would never imagine. It’s surreal.

Podcast Episode: Debt, Defiance, and Survival

Pip: Ms Coletha’s Blog this week is doing what it does best — holding a mirror up and daring you to look away. Mara: MsColetha covers real ground here: direct confrontations about accountability, and a dark piece of supernatural fiction that uses demonic possession to talk about self-destruction and the company we keep. Pip: Let’sContinueContinue reading “Podcast Episode: Debt, Defiance, and Survival”