Friday Fictionary

26.02.2026

In response to:
https://rochellewisoff.com/2026/02/25/27-february-2026/

The sky burned long after the sun was gone.

From the doorway, she watched the trees stand black and leafless against the blaze, as if winter had stripped them for judgment. The deck lights glowed small and steady, refusing the dark.

Inside, the house was quiet now—too quiet.

December had taken more than the leaves.

She stepped onto the cold boards, breath clouding the air, and let the last light settle into her bones.

Tomorrow would come, pale and ordinary.

But tonight, the horizon still remembered how to burn.

— Maggie
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19 responses to “After the Fire”

  1. Neil MacDonald Avatar

    Wonderfully atmospheric

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 😊

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  2. Dale Avatar

    Gorgeous write, Maggie. I could feel her every emotion.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Dale 😊💜

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      1. Dale Avatar

        😊

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  3. patrickprinsloo Avatar

    The personification in this piece really brings it to life. A great read.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 😊

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  4. Carol anne Avatar

    wow! Brilliant Maggie <3

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you my friend 💜 ❤️

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  5. Lisa or Li Avatar

    Maggie, lovely concluding line.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 💜❤️

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      1. Lisa or Li Avatar

        You’re welcome.

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  6. poetisatinta Avatar

    Full of atmosphere Maggie – this is a standout line for me:

    ’Tomorrow would come, pale and ordinary’ 🙌

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Ange ❤️

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  7. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar

    Beautiful and hopeful!

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Brenda 😊

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  8. Nancy's Notes 🖊️♬ Avatar

    Maggie, I really like the way you bring hope into this piece. Great tone.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you for your kind words 😊

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