Flowers For The Dead
A self-published short story
- Publication date: June 2014
ABOUT FLOWERS FOR THE DEAD
In a multicolored display of pomp and pageantry, the Flores Family gathers for their annual Day of the Dead ceremony. But when jealousy arises, and the tradition hundreds of years old threatens to divide the family for good, Trina discovers that she is engaged to a man with secrets she isn’t sure she can live with.
AN EXCERPT
© MARY RAJOTTE
“Mia familia. We welcome you. During this time when the veil between our two worlds is at its thinnest, we pray you will return to us.”
From behind the group somewhere, guitars hummed and catcalls cried out from all directions. As the voices rose and some in the crowd clapped to the music, the wind stirred and muttered like the whispers of ancestors long departed. Trina shivered.
“With everything going on in the world around us, nothing is more important than family,” Teodoro continued. “I am proud that we, la familia Flores, have held fast to our traditions and continue to prosper. But with prosperity comes sacrifice. Lucero,” he said, turning to his son. “It is up to you to help us, so we can continue to thrive.”
READER REVIEWS
This was a terrific short story! For me, it was highly unpredictable and full of surprises in a nice short way. The author has a knack for writing the short story, which isn’t an easy task to pull off well. The characters were strongly developed and the story flowed perfectly without flaw. The end was completely unexpected and I think my jaw may have hit the floor before it snapped shut! I won’t say anything about the story itself so I don’t give anything away, you really need to read it for yourself, but I will say there is blood and death! Woohoo! This short story was excellent and I enjoyed reading it. I’d recommend it to fans of short horror stories. It’s not one that should be passed over
– Shelly Hammond
Rajotte excels at drawing the reader into a seemingly normal situation before the horror starts. I thoroughly enjoyed this tale, particularly with its south-of-the-border flavor. The suspense is palpable, and the characters are well-drawn. A great, creepy short story that will leave you thinking differently about el Dia de los Muertos.
– H.G. Estok
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