Original Writing Showcase Dec. 2013 | Page 5

An Awakening by Claudette Cleveland 'They looked normal.' Denise thought as she looked around the circle of people who had gathered. Her friend Carol, who had talked her into coming to this meditation group sat next to her. She was chatting with one of the men in the group, showing him a crystal. Carol always had some fortune telling cards or wands or whatever she was trying out on me or whoever would let her. 'I'm just going to observe. I can't really get into all this group stuff.' Denise smiled as her mental dialogue continued. I'm sure I have better things to do than sitting here, like scrubbing the kitchen floor or microwave. My thoughts were interrupted and the room quieted when the moderator spoke. "I'd like to introduce our guest speaker for tonight. Tonight we welcome well known psychic and channel, Chloe." 'Oh this should be good.' I thought. 'Maybe I can fake a sudden sickness and excuse myself or better yet, just sneak out when everyone's eyes are closed.'