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    Indecent Reverend

    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”

    March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 by AC

    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”

    February 24, 2023February 25, 2023 by AC

    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”

    February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 by AC

    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”

    January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 by AC

    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”

    January 30, 2023March 16, 2023 by AC

    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”

    January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 by AC

    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”

    January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 by AC

    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”

    January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 by AC

    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”

    December 4, 2022January 10, 2023 by AC

    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”

    October 27, 2022October 29, 2022 by AC

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