The Buried Lover
Ashes to Ashes
It was the wee hours of the morning and the perfect time to do the deed. I knew it was wrong, but my selfish tendencies got in the way. Did his mom really think one tiny film canister was enough? What I was about to do was immoral on so many levels. Even my little brother, who would do anything for me, refused to help. I had some good friends, though. I knew this would follow us to our graves.
The night after the funeral was the only time it could be done. I knew the dirt wouldn't be packed down yet. Plus, no one wants to get caught digging up a cemetery plot. All I wanted was more of my lover's ashes. It was all I had left of him.
So we grabbed our shovels and waited. The hole was deeper than I remembered. We took turns digging and scooping. Until we finally reached the bottom.
I grabbed my jar and pried open the urn. Tears ran down my face as I caressed his ashes in my hand. It was an emotional victory. I slept with him close to me that night. This is a heist I won't forget.
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Stephanie Downard
I'm a mom of 3 plus a bonus son. I've discovered I love writing, and in my free time, that's what I do! I may not be the best, but that will not stop me! It can only go up from here! I hope you enjoy the words that trickle out of my head.
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I enjoyed it! thank you for writing
Wow!!! Creative & impressive!!! Wonderfully written and an emotional read!!! Left some love!!!❤️❤️💕
A heist to turn one ashen. Nicely done. Very poignant.
Fantastically written! I love the creativity and emotion compacted in this!
That longing for her loves presence comes through in your story. Well done ❤️ Congratulations on your top story 👏
wow.. nice angle and hits me right in the feels - great work Stephanie - keep it up
Oh I like your take on the heist story! This is such an engaging read!
Very good.
Congratulations on your Top Story, just shared it in Raise Your Voice before this hit 👍
Your story made me quite emotional. You have a way with words.
Aww, that was really quite emotional. Fantastic work :)
Oooh darkly beautiful piece. Excellent work
WOW! Amazing writing Stephanie! Awesome work!
Woah. I didn't realize this is something people did with ashes keeping some and burying some. I assumed it was all or nothing. Very unique heist!
This was powerful and emotional
As always, exceptionally well done! Crying like a baby at 34 weeks pregnant haha
Great job on this. The "prize" was certainly unexpected. Well done.
That was unexpected, and awesome. Great job!
Great take on the challenge, good luck!
This was a heist I never saw coming! That was fantastic!