Jenna took a break from college to attend her despised grandfather’s funeral. She’d been ambivalent about sitting on the pew to give the impression her grandfather conformed… Read more “Indecent Reverend”
Category: dark
Murder for You
(Revised) “Do you have any idea what time it is?” Mary said through crinkled eyes, cracking the door. “Besides, you’re not supposed to be here. It’s over,… Read more “Murder for You”
Love You?
“Not at all?” Shannon said. “Love you? Are you talking to me?” “Well?” Shannon crossed her arms, shifting her weight to her back foot. “Do you?” “Going… Read more “Love You?”
Birthday Blues
“But this can’t be the end,” Gina said.“Why?” I asked, resting my hands on my hips like I knew the answer before she told me.“Because… I’m… I’m—”“What,… Read more “Birthday Blues”
Countless Blank Pages
Zero words on blank pages.My fingers idly stand by, wanting to type, knowing not what.What’s not to love?I’ve lost interest.Read a book.I tried.It lacked introspection.Hell, even I… Read more “Countless Blank Pages”
You Can’t Get Rid of Me
Mary’s looking around.Shovel clanked hard earth.Mary stops, eyes darting either way.I think she can hear me.I know she can’t see me.Why?I’m six feet underneath her bare feet.How… Read more “You Can’t Get Rid of Me”
Death
We spoke before, my dearly departed.I’d turn my head before you got started.Black is what I see instead of you.An image of your voice melts the tip… Read more “Death”
Righteous Murder
The Rainer Cemetery ash trees had shed their leaves, crunching golden-brown beneath the feet of the funeral attendees. The brisk September breeze hung over Leah’s father’s closed,… Read more “Righteous Murder”
Officer Talking A Man Out Of Committing Suicide. Eight Years Later, Now Father Of Two, Gives The Officer An Award At The American Foundation Of Suicide
I scrolled over this post on my Reddit feed. With all the bad news in the world, this touched my heart. Officer Talking A Man Out Of… Read more “Officer Talking A Man Out Of Committing Suicide. Eight Years Later, Now Father Of Two, Gives The Officer An Award At The American Foundation Of Suicide”