Barbara Gode Wiles
Bio
Barb is a young widow, having lost her husband and best friend at the age of 55. She is now devoted to her two daughters and her two beautiful granddaughters. Her dog is a constant companion.
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Phya's Vision
Chapter 1 The river ran backwards on the day the queen vanished. The pixies were running and playing when the trolls yelled at them. “Come look,” they shouted. The pixies and trolls didn’t play together often as the trolls were much larger and played too rough.
By Barbara Gode Wilesabout a year ago in Fiction
There is always one rule!
There was only one rule…don’t open the door! Sandy stood in the front yard not sure what to do. She had grown up in this sprawling old home in southern Virginia and had only returned as an adult. She was saddened that she had buried her mom without resolution, but their relationship had been combative and distant, at best, over the last 7 years.
By Barbara Gode Wilesabout a year ago in Horror
The Loves of My Life
Love can be warm and wonderful or dark and full of despair. I have experienced both. I have been in love four times in my life. Or thought I had. Turns out I was really only in love once with my best friend and husband of almost 30 years, Alan.
By Barbara Gode Wiles2 years ago in Journal
A Dark and Stormy Night
I am cold and my skin is turning color from the freezing air. The snow is gently falling as it has been for the last four hours. I am thinking the temperature has to be well below freezing as the beautiful quiet flakes fall to the ground and add to the ever increasing depth. I am not quite sure where I am but I am convinced I will be frozen by morning.
By Barbara Gode Wiles2 years ago in Fiction
Murder Close to Home. Top Story - December 2023.
Cathy arrived back at their apartment at 6:30 am like she always does after her night shift at the club. There was blood everywhere and Beth was on the floor in the bedroom. The phone laying beside her as if she had tried to call for help. Her pajamas were bloody and torn. One TV was missing along with Beth’s laptop computer. Without thinking the killer could still be there, Cathy looked around before dialing 911.
By Barbara Gode Wiles2 years ago in Criminal
Here I go!
“3-2-1 and we have liftoff.” I could feel the shimmy of my rocket as I set off on my space mission. Going to the outermost corner of the Milky Way was a dream I had ever since before I could recollect. I needed to see what was on the other side of the universe.
By Barbara Gode Wiles2 years ago in Fiction
