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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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”
I’m Listening (Biting My Tongue)
I speak too much,hanging my head in disgust.My cheeks blush with lust.My mouth sealed shut.So that not even the trees could hear me screamwhat’s to be of… Read more “I’m Listening (Biting My Tongue)”
Bloody Roses
It’s January, and I lost track of time and a wrinkled letter dated September; we did a night or two in the back seat of her hummer.I… Read more “Bloody Roses”
Crackling Flames (Date Night)
Cozy warm winter nights by the fireplace cut through undivided attention, forming cracks in the wine glass — half-full to show me the door and everything beyond… Read more “Crackling Flames (Date Night)”
Staring Through Her
A castle she built with cherry wood hides white lies that catch her by a glasshouse with weathered cracks by surprise in the bed of another lover,… Read more “Staring Through Her”
Chrissy’s Stalker is no Longer
Life is what happensWhen people attend your wake.A tall tale I told beneath a Georgia porchIn plain sight,A crawl space hid a bodyThat of hisHim. He should… Read more “Chrissy’s Stalker is no Longer”
The Wedding
Angie tied my heart in knots.My fingers pulsate with blood, reaching every inch of skin.I’d control myself for almost anything, but she hates me (sometimes).Not all the… Read more “The Wedding”
The New Assistant
I was a businessman, but—unlike my father—I didn’t skirt the law. Dad was going to jail. The question was, when? No, I wasn’t wealthy like my father,… Read more “The New Assistant”
Mindy’s Secret
Mindy’s father hated me, especially when he found out we were more than friends. I couldn’t help that I fell in love with his daughter, and she… Read more “Mindy’s Secret”
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