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: fiction
Forever Affair
An echo vibrates Through still shadows, Examining arbitrary intentions Over shallow waters. The world pauses Its timeless axis Over a well-planned Exit strategy, adjacent To folding affairs… Read more “Forever Affair”
Teenage Indecision
It’s either this or that with you.It’s either we stay or go to hell with you.Nothing’s ever black and white with you.I’m scared, scared you’ll go, would… Read more “Teenage Indecision”
Reward Money
“This cup of cold coffee is barely keeping me awake,” Sandra said, yawning with her hands planted firmly on the steering wheel. Sandra glanced over, then returned… Read more “Reward Money”
We’re Done
(Published at Spillwords) The thought of love without himshifts the ground beneath her feet.Whatever he meant, he said it instead.A cool breeze pulls her ponytail southbound,and tears… Read more “We’re Done”
Pity Party
Me, dis-invited?I figured as much.Don’t blame attendees.My affections claw at my sleeve,examining the world over my voice.Settling in your head,ruminating over last night’sbedroom talk.What’s best for usis… Read more “Pity Party”
Swept In Innocence
(Updated) To get her attention undivided,I misspelled her name in the snow,waving to no avail from a blizzard below,firing a flare as a signalto aggravate her ominous… Read more “Swept In Innocence”
Tears Over Miscommunication
Tears from Anna’s eyesstream salt to her lips.Whatever I said,I meant only in my head.Sobs and shakes drawchills the length of her spine.I calculated an overstatementof cheap… Read more “Tears Over Miscommunication”
Sinister Sunday Drive
Tara enjoyed Sunday evening drives. I was getting sick of driving in the winter chill. Not even the light forecasted snowflakes slapping the windshield could deter us… Read more “Sinister Sunday Drive”
The Invitation
Mark is the black sheep of the family and thinks the government monitors cell phones, so he never called. But when Ben receives a letter with an… Read more “The Invitation”