Sour Onions
By Jerry L. Lane
Electronic Download

Synopsis: Julia was raised in her parents’ protective hold, cherished like the vibrant yet delicate flower she was. Like nature, she was an alluring array of petals to behold; sweet, graceful, enticing, yet entirely innocent. When James took the community children on a hike, he saw the beautiful flower in the open field. The flower beckoned to him; its beautiful petals resonated with an innocence and intoxicating fragrance. When he approached it, James realized how deeply rooted this flower was in the soil of her small hometown. However, he was like a flower, too, so he could relate to her. They shortly both engaged on a journey filled with love, romance, and trust. It felt like a fairytale until a dark cloud began looming on the horizon of their blossoming relationship. The thorn struck the petals, tearing them to shreds, turning the flower into a former version of herself.