Should Ifeel badfor you?Don’t forgetYou shouldknow betterthan tomanipulate situations,especially whenI alreadyknow thefull story.Yet herewe areplaying thischarade asthough wedon’t knowwhat youdid latelast night.Erased timesof inhibitionover deliberateset firescontradicting whatI… Read more “Arguing Over Contradictions”
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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”
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”
Holiday Date
It was two days until Christmas, and Ben didn’t have a date to entertain his mother’s view of happiness for him. Ben felt love had passed by… Read more “Holiday Date”
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”
Sweeping Dreams
Sample: It was eight o’clock, and the dappled sun shone through the trees, creating mysterious shadows through the blinds. I was exhausted and curled with a fleece… Read more “Sweeping Dreams”
Tripping over Hawthorn Trees
An inaudible whisperlost track of her train of thought,tumbling over excuses,sipping rum on an autumn evening;her name kindled my walls;guarded to save me from me.Sleep won’t let… Read more “Tripping over Hawthorn Trees”
New Tattoo
A memory pictured in the snap of a blink with shaded ink dries lies where dreams go to die. (© 2022 AC) (Wattpad, Amazon Kindle.)
We Deserve Each Other (Valentine’s Day)
“Don’t pretend you didn’t mean it,” I said, wiping tears with a tissue. “You return after ten years and expect—” “I don’t have a Valentine,” Sara said, closing the distance… Read more “We Deserve Each Other (Valentine’s Day)”
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