“Mar” was the prompt for this month’s write-up. I lacked ideas, so I came up with a story. And ta-da… my main characters are named Mara, Maya, and Mark.
Mara sat by the window, watching the last rays of sunlight disappear behind the mountains. The memories of Mark’s laughter still echoed in the house, though it had been months since he had left. Marigolds, once his favorite flowers, wilted in the vase on the table, untouched and forgotten. Muffled sobs broke the silence as Mara clutched the letter he’d left behind, its words still haunting her. Behind her, Maya stood silently, her heart pounding—she knew Mara was sad, but it was too late to turn back now. She couldn’t tell her sister the truth, not when Mark’s body lay buried in the garden, slowly rotting beneath the marigolds they had planted together.
As the last light of day faded, Mara remained lost in her grief, the weight of Mark’s absence pressing heavily on her heart. The marigolds outside, a cruel reminder of their shared moments, whispered secrets only Maya knew. In the quiet of the twilight, Maya’s own sorrow intertwined with her sister’s, a silent burden she would carry alone. The truth, hidden beneath the blooms, remained buried alongside Mark, a secret that could never be unearthed. As darkness enveloped the house, the echoes of Mark’s laughter seemed to merge with the shadows, leaving Mara and Maya to grapple with their shared loss and the unspoken truths that lingered in the cold night air.
This post was created for the Blogaberry Creative (Monthly) Challenge.
You came up with a wonderful story. You did a great job! I love the names.
You did an excellent job using the prompt’ ‘Mar’. Love all the names and the marigolds
What a gripping little short story! It has left me so curious for answers.
That is a fun idea using a writing prompt. It is nice to get creative. I enjoyed reading this story.
This story kinda left us hanging. I’d love to know if they find him buried in the yard. I love your creativity and this story. Thank you for sharing.
What a beautiful reflection on finding peace in nature’s simplicity. Your words really resonate with me. Thanks for sharing!
Lovely. There is so much for MARvelousness in this post! 😉 With the names and flowers! Keep it up!
This story beautifully captures the haunting grief of loss and the weight of unspoken truths.
The imagery of the marigolds and the fading light poignantly underscores the depth of Mara and Maya’s sorrow.
The chilling revelation about Mark’s fate adds a powerful layer of complexity to their mourning.
It’s a compelling reflection on how secrets can intertwine with grief, leaving echoes that linger long after the darkness falls.
Two ladies united in grief. One remembers happy memory of her liver other burdened with knowledge of the last remains buried in the backyard. Only think common between them is the grief and knowledge that Mark is not coming back.
Mara, Mark and marigolds! And I thought the prompt was challenging my thoughts. I like the way the story ends with more suspense. Maya and Mara, the secrets and the sadness, its poignant.
Marigolds were often linked to the powerful strength of the sun and represent the power, strength, and light that lives inside of a person. The marigold has also come to symbolize a feeling of despaired love.
Oh, poor girls are living the same loss in such different ways. Smart use of the prompt. 😉 Nicely written.
You left the end for each of us to interpret in our own way, though I would’ve loved to know what was on your mind.
Oh my. Each dealing with their own demons. What a haunting tale
That’s a beautiful story. The name Mara reminds me of Mara in Firefly Lane. PS I would love to know the conclusion from your POV.