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    Hannah is a Keeper

    The pavement is sizzling with rising heat,and my damp brow reminds me it’s summer.I siphoned enough heartacheto rescue the dead of their broken hearts.I slammed my eyes… Read more “Hannah is a Keeper”

    July 2, 2022July 12, 2022 by AC

    The Unemployed Catch

    I sat over a cigarette and a local newspaper at the kitchen table. I was going over the classifieds. I shifted my notepad and glasses and reached… Read more “The Unemployed Catch”

    March 14, 2022July 12, 2022 by AC

    Angie Killed Some Dude!

    “It’s been a long day,” Angie said. “We’ll talk about this in the morning.”“It’s been a long day,” Angie said.“It’s been a long day,” Angie said. “We’ll… Read more “Angie Killed Some Dude!”

    February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 by AC

    Life Without Love

    Imagine it. I tried to. Want to? I don’t.  Beyond me, it must be. The terror shook me. Joylous smiles fixed on faces — save one. Ava’s… Read more “Life Without Love”

    February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 by AC

    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”

    February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 by AC

    Dreams over Dates

    (Revised) I find it not hard to believe that which I can’t conceive.The idle hands of my mind’s eye paint a picture that simmers the winter’s bone… Read more “Dreams over Dates”

    January 30, 2022 by AC

    Don’t Call Me Dear!

    “And that’s the truth, dear,” I said. Mary puffed her lips and folded her arms. “That’s so not the truth!” “Look, I just don’t love you anymore.”… Read more “Don’t Call Me Dear!”

    January 27, 2022 by AC

    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”

    January 26, 2022 by AC

    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”

    January 24, 2022 by AC

    In Sickness & Bad Health

    Elma’s weary eyes — heavy from therapy — shed clouded judgment, spreading the sting of regret on her cheeks. As I pay the bills for treatment we… Read more “In Sickness & Bad Health”

    January 17, 2022 by AC

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