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”
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Pity Party
Me? Not invited.I figured as much.Maybe it’s for the best.Don’t blame attendees.I broke your heart, not them.In fairness, I wear my feelings on my sleeve.Staying in your… Read more “Pity Party”
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”
Two Beers too Many
“She’s lying, officer!” Margo said. “Are you kidding me?”“Miss, let’s hear her side of the story,” Officer James said, shaking his finger at Margo. “Now, this time,… Read more “Two Beers too Many”
Revenge Cheater
How does it feel?And what’s with the puffy eyes?Been crying?Look, it meant nothing.Isn’t that what you said?You gotta believe…Don’t believe me, do you?I should have guessed you… Read more “Revenge Cheater”
Dude, You Need a Savior!
You’ve got it all figured out, huh?I guess it’s easy for you, isn’t it?Passing bad checks, asking for forgiveness for what’s next, how’d that work out for… Read more “Dude, You Need a Savior!”
That’s Why
I pulled into the driveway, scratching the back of my neck, seeing what I saw.Sandy threw my clothes on the lawn.My old Playboy and Bible collection crackled… Read more “That’s Why”
It’s Just a Word
My God.That word.There I go, using it again.But only to emphasize vague points.Lazy, right? I know.I tell myself others use the word, too.It doesn’t make it any… Read more “It’s Just a Word”
Positive Thinking (Change)
That’s what it’s all about, they say.Does it work?Tell me when you figure it out, will you?They say it with a tight-lipped smile and a pocket full… Read more “Positive Thinking (Change)”
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