Sunday Snippet: An Eternal Yule

Not a bad week overall. I had time to get some solid organizing completed and I'm happy to make progress on that project. Also got in a good bit of writing, which always makes me happy.

Pretty good week for television viewing. I caught another episode of Picard and, wow, I didn't see one of the deaths coming. Nice to catch up with old friends.

Watched another episode of Chicago Med. It's good to fill in some blanks from previous seasons of the other Chicago shows.

Got another episode of No Offence viewed and, seriously, thoroughly enjoyed it. Viv, Dinah, and Joy are terrific characters.

Started another two-part Silent Witness. This ended being an interesting episode. I'm looking forward to watching the second part.

Caught another arc of Classic Who. I gotta be honest, this season Four is kind of annoying me. He's not quite as fun as the previous seasons.

Watched another episode of UFOs: The Lost Evidence. This one focused on past and present possible visitations. Interesting stuff.

Got two more episodes of The Muppet Show. I'd completely forgotten they let one of the old guys backstage for a while. He's not nearly as fun when he's not with his partner.

Caught an episode of Peak Practice and it had a lot going on but ended up being really good. I'm thinking there will be a sad good-bye in the near future.

Started a new episode of Blue Heelers. I'm hoping to get a little more about Rose. I'm still trying to make a connection with that character.

That's pretty much it for television this week. Tonight's post is from An Eternal Yule, a Holiday Spirit short.

Here's the mini-blurb:

Tortured vampire Haddon Hobbs can't seem to fight his bloodlust anymore and it's going to be the end of him if he can't. Psychic Tabitha Tarheel is tired of seeing the worst the world has to offer in her visions. Holiday spirit Joy Garland brings the two together over the Yule season to help them find renewed hope for the future.

And a preview snippet…

Tabitha double-checked to make sure her sign had been turned to closed before she locked the front door and switched off the lights. Walking through her shop, the Divine Divined, she straightened a few things, reset a couple of crystals, and ran her hand over the large spirit catcher at the bottom of the steps leading to her apartment. She didn't need illumination, knowing the interior of her space by memory.

Pulling the door open, she headed upstairs. "Another day of crazy sales and yuletide cheer." Except for Lisa Gilpis.

Tabitha had left at the break of dawn after having a dream about the recently divorced woman. She'd gone straight to the precinct house and met with Monica Sturgis, a friendly detective that didn't scoff at Tabitha's visions.

Tabitha sighed and closed her eyes. "Why couldn't I save Lisa?" Because the vision of Lisa's murder happened after her life slipped away. "But at least I led the police to her killer." Which didn't make her feel any better.

Tabitha entered her apartment and went to start a shower. She hated the visions during the solstice season. They rarely bore glad tidings.

Sitting at her vanity, she took her hair out of the messy bun. "Why can't I ever see sugarplum fairies instead of stabbing knives?" Meeting her reflection's gaze, she sighed. "I dread the holiday this year.'' She'd rather be alone and away from everyone.

The air around her shifted and a zing pulsed along her nerve endings. Being attuned to the netherworld, Tabitha got up and turned the water off. Exiting into her living area, she checked the windows then nodded when a knock sounded on her door. Crossing the room, she pulled the heavy wood open and blinked when an envelope fluttered outside.

Looking both ways, she retrieved the waggling parchment and slowly shut the door. "Weird.'' Taking a look at the item in her hands, she slid her thumb under the ornate seal and the paper unfolded. "Huh, it's some kind of invitation."

 

Taking a break from the sight's you see

Is something you'd like to do.

The visions you have and can't unsee

Take a hard toll on you.

Here's a chance to get what you want.

Take a trip through the mist

Shed your worries and relax alone.

Clear your mind and set the tone

To celebrate Yule with good cheer

And remember what the season means each new year.

 

A handwritten note followed the brief, typeset invitation…

 

The Goodacre Bed and Breakfast offers solitude and peace. Cross through the veil and start to heal your mind and soul.

 

A time to move through the shrouded fog surrounding the nether realm ended the missive.

Tabitha smiled and blew out a shaky breath. "What perfect timing." She'd grab a quick shower and pack some comfortable clothes and a few books along with her nature sounds app on her phone. "I'll be set for a very peaceful and relaxing holiday."

With Goodacre being in the netherworld, Tabitha would also be vision free regarding the real world for the duration of her stay.

She turned the water back on. "Maybe I'll never leave…"

I love the holiday spirit shorts. It's so much fun to create these scenarios then bring the couple together to see what happens.

 

That's it for this week.

Cheers!

Skye