(Author’s note: It’s been one day over 6 months since I last posted here. Part of the reason is that I was going through a massive bout of writer’s block. But more deeply, I was going through a longer-wave episode of depression. It’s not the clinical stuff, but it’s a family history where when it hits, you can’t do anything but wait it out until it releases. So now, back to it, 6 months later.)
Return To Innocence
by Miles H. Rost
Parking his car next to the old cabin, Patrick walked around to inspect the place.
Everything he remembered about the cabin of his youth rang true, believing what was being seen. He smiled while relishing the idea of taking three weeks and just detoxing from the “civilized” world.
He walked behind the cabin, into the spaced woods and noticed the various patchwords of spider webs. A memory that he shared the space with a species that knew his presence.
He raised a hand, and gave a whistle. A small, pillow shaped spider looked at him from their perch and waved.
Music and Fiction 
Friends for life. If a spider waved towards me I would worry about their intentions.
I suppose his pet spider brought him comfort on his return. To each his own! 🙂
Welcome back.
Ohh. that’s so nice. I love it. I hope Patrick benefits from his stay in the peace and quiet. Sorry to read you’ve been through a tough time, Miles. All the best, and glad you’re back.
I hope that this is a story of a successful detoxing. Good to see you back
Sounds like that break is what he most needs. I wonder what else this cabin holds.
A waving spider? This sounds like more than a detox cabin; I suspect there is more going on here!
Welcome back, Miles. Glad you feel like writing again. If he has a positive association with his furry little buddy, good for him. Hoping he enjoys going off the electronic grid for a few weeks.