At a party, my inhibition disregardedmy intuition over a sleight of Beth’s left hand,slipping a crushed pill into my drink.It mixed chalky with the brandy.I feigned oblivion… Read more “Wedding Bells Over Brandy”
Author: AC
I am a former soldier and teacher. Among other things, I’m an avid runner, a self-published writer, and a pop-punk music enthusiast.
No More Secrets
I despised Anna’s friends,but cast aside my pride to steal a kissin a New York loft.Darlena, the worst of them,held a secret over my head;one that only… Read more “No More Secrets”
Avoiding Condoms (Published at The Writers Club)
(Published at The Writers Club) I second-guess myselfover and again,thinking about a baby or a condom,whenever I have to showmy feelings over a one-nightstand, standing on Hannah’s… Read more “Avoiding Condoms (Published at The Writers Club)”
Naughty Cinderella
If it weren’t for me,Cinderella would stillbe stumbling over her bare feet,searching for a slipper in a bin of regret.She’s among the chief of sinners,scouring for Mr.… Read more “Naughty Cinderella”
Dive Bar Diamond
As we chat on the phone,I glide through a sinuous canyon.The call cuts in and out.We’re breaking up again.I speak, but Hannah can’t hear me.Again I go… Read more “Dive Bar Diamond”
Blink
I blinked over 182times underwateras she pulled my legs,mouth sealed,bubbles formed in my nose,over a date that went southwhen she found out I sleptwith her sister before… Read more “Blink”
Begging
I begged Ana not to step out the door,but she counted the cost of excusesthat sold me short of a liar’s delight.As I wept, cast down on… Read more “Begging”
Wine In June
Caitlyn etched her name on my lips.I called her out before I knewshe wasn’t even home,interrupting my thoughtsso much so that I added herto the grocery listof… Read more “Wine In June”
Bitter Kiss
I hoard a catalystof empty spaces,among a sea of blank faces,dropping quarters,losing what I can’t afford,on brainwashesto turn the tideand dry up my lack of pride.Sara cast… Read more “Bitter Kiss”
Divorced Over Coffee Dates
I revised my stancelast midnight over coffeepast engaging conversationson the mindless poster childof crawling back to separate bedshung thick in her smokey eyesbeneath ceilings shaded by houses… Read more “Divorced Over Coffee Dates”
Drink Coffee Write 