Lucy in the Afterlife: Lori’s Story (Part 1)

By Paula Bianchi – After they all gathered in the Living-room, Lucy could sense the lingering apprehension between her new ghostly roommates. She quickly came to the conclusion that they weren’t going to freely share anything. Time to put her lawyer skills to the test. “I can see your nervousness, but it’s imperative for you […]

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Lucy in the Afterlife: Not My Son (Part 2)

By Paula Bianchi – Lucy watched the biggest, brightest, white orb, she’d ever seen, as it came floating down from the ceiling, then, Remy materialized right before her. A wave of relief washed over her as she reached out and took him by the hand. “I don’t know what to do!” Lucy exclaimed. “Please! Tell […]

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Lucy in the Afterlife: Not My Son (Part 1)

By Paula Bianchi – Lucy’s orb shot across the starry sky so fast; she looked like a shooting star. She had only one thing on her mind. Her son, Justin. After everything she’d just witnessed on her tour, she knew she had to do whatever she could to save Justin from Lori attaching to him. […]

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Lucy in the Afterlife: My Guided Tour (Part 2)

By Paula Bianchi – When Lucy and Keith materialized, they were standing in front of the local bar in the town where Lucy’s parents lived. The town was old, so some of the buildings around her, where in disrepair. This bar, on the corner of the street, seemed to be in the most need of […]

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Lucy in the Afterlife: My Guided Tour (Part 1)

By Paula Bianchi – Keith didn’t take Lucy very far from her parent’s house for their first stop, when they materialized three blocks away, in the neighborhood park. The sun was slowly disappearing on the horizon making the few remaining clouds glow in a beautiful shade of crimson. Lucy and Keith stood in the middle […]

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Lucy in the Afterlife: My Reception (Part 2)

By Paula Bianchi – Standing with Michael and Summer, Lucy couldn’t believe the dialog she heard going on in Summer’s head about her husband. “Now that Lucy’s gone, I want to take care of you, Michael. I’ve been in love with you ever since the first day you guys met.” Summer’s thoughts kept coming back […]

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Lucy in the Afterlife: My Reception (Part 1)

By Paula Bianchi – Lucy found herself floating over the roof of the mortuary that held her ashes. She felt so light and breezy as she watched the people, from her service, getting into their cars to drive to her parent’s house for her reception. She noticed her parent’s and Michael’s cars were already gone. […]

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Lucy in the Afterlife: My Funeral (Part 2)

By Paula Bianchi – Lucy couldn’t believe her eyes. She was surprised to see every pew was packed with her family and friends, so much so, that some had to stand in the back of the room. The sun poured through a stained-glass window sending its colors dancing around the room. What was more shocking […]

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Lucy in the Afterlife: My Funeral (part 1)

By Paula Bianchi – Lucy’s vision slowly began to clear as she began to recognize the decorations in her living room with their familiar shades of earth tones. She was also acutely aware she was not alone. “We’ve all been so worried about you, Lucy.” Ava rushed to her side. Lucy found herself standing in […]

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Lucy in the Afterlife: I’m Dead

By Paula Bianchi – “I don’t feel like I’m dead.” Lucy said, as Ava guided her tall frame over to the staircase. “That’s because you’re not dead in a spiritual sense. We continue on without our Earthly bodies. This is our true reality.” Ava gently urged Lucy to sit.  The sound of mournful tears echoed […]

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