Hello, My name is Donald Parker and I wish to be your author. My goal is simple- to transport you to another world. As a husband, father and security guard, I know how tough it is for anyone out there making things happen, keeping a roof over your and other's head or simply dealing with … Continue reading Hello
Short Story Collection
The Hundred Dollar Bill
David admired the lush, green beauty of the woods as he trailed down a well-worn path. The cocoa-complected fellow raised his arm and checked the time as he held his suitcase. 8:00AM The forest teemed with life as birds chirped their mating calls and playful squirrels scampered … Continue reading The Hundred Dollar Bill
Dialogue Practice 1
"Ho, Ho, Ho, I have returned my lovely wife. How are the elves?" Wife doesn't look up, but busily scrubs plates in bubbled water. "They're fine," she says nonchalantly. "It's been a good year, delivering toys to the children." The Husband says as he plops in his large chair. "Almost every house had cookies and … Continue reading Dialogue Practice 1
The Queen’s Last Knight
A tense atmosphere loomed over the moon-lit castle as two servants stood in front of the black throne. Both dressed in white robes, one held a pillow and the other, a gold chalice embedded with colorful jewels. Beams of moonlight peered through the tall windows as domestics and advisors scurried about the throne room to … Continue reading The Queen’s Last Knight
Fate of the Worlds
As men of science, we always adhered to facts, considered details in the decisions we make and studied to solve problems here on the UMD77. Distance, gravitational pull, the atmospheric pressure- they calculated every single cause down to the decimal point. For the past 30 years, I have proudly served as a counselor on board … Continue reading Fate of the Worlds
The Fourth Child.
On a distant satellite, a white, six-wheeled drill rig with the US flag etched on the side, trekked over hills and craters under the bright sun. Surrounded by dials and switches, Engineer Dana Anderson’s hands gripped the steering wheel and glanced at her monitor. Her space suit had several insignia, two on her shoulders and … Continue reading The Fourth Child.
While Walking
On my nature walks With my favorite guy, A light bulb went off in my head! I told him to open his backpack And I grabbed a pen and notepad- This is what I wrote: Some people are selfish, Some people are arrogant, Some people mask ulterior motives Under the guise of well-meaning intentions, … Continue reading While Walking
Wrong Way
Dark at night, Tired, Want to sleep But I can’t As long as my hands are Behind the wheel- But I dosed off, slumbered, Pulling to the side, Sleeping, dreaming of A road that leads To a mansion so When I woke up, I took that road to Discover that I had Took a wrong … Continue reading Wrong Way
Holy Mausoleum 2
Don’t be fooled by what you see! Even if the place looks like a cathedral, All Heaven proclaims the disillusion of it’s decay... Don’t be fooled by what you see! Not too many can tell Or discover the lies that are There masquerading behind the scenes.. I wish this place was ALIVE, But sadly, I fear, … Continue reading Holy Mausoleum 2
Holy Mausoleum
Coffins behind rows of pews with Open caskets … Continue reading Holy Mausoleum