The sweltering heat from the sun fumed down on Benjamin’s back. Sweat drenched his shirt, it clung to his chest, bringing a brief cooling relief against the…… Read more “A day on Interstate 80”
Once a Rat, always a Rat
The tattered burlap sack lifted violently off his head, revealing a face so battered and bruised, that Clive was hardly recognizable to anyone who knew him. The…… Read more “Once a Rat, always a Rat”
Carl’s Refusal
Carl stood in the bathroom gazing at himself in the mirror. He turned his head to one side, then to the other. He appeared older, he noticed…… Read more “Carl’s Refusal”
Skyward (100 words)
I gaze up at the sky in all of its vastness. Clear and blue, smeared in white clouds drifting with purpose. I envy the birds, because it…… Read more “Skyward (100 words)”
Sparrow
March, 2017 “King me, Morty old boy!” Wally said, mockingly rubbing his hands together. Mortimer, or Morty, as he was known in the wing, pressed his lips…… Read more “Sparrow”
The Ninth Hour
8:45pm He sat on the floor against the wall, the 9 mm Colt lay next to him, magazine fully loaded, ready to fire. A beaming light broke through the drapes, lighting the dark room’s interior. A voice…… Read more “The Ninth Hour”
Searching for Emily Rose
I have never been a ladies man, I couldn’t tell you the first thing about being in a relationship. It’s been that way my entire life. I don’t know what it…… Read more “Searching for Emily Rose”
