“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”
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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”
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”
Summer Crush
It’s almost July,and here I lie,losing sleep over you,and it’s not even midnight.I tossed strands of your long,red hair over your shoulder,and you’d shiverand giggle as I… Read more “Summer Crush”
Thirty-Year Reunion
An archaic reflection of the nightshimmering off the dancefloor aged me thirty years;thirty years ago, we said goodbye.Not me, but she did.I can’t blame myself today,only every… Read more “Thirty-Year Reunion”
Jailed for FAKE Love
Your pictures tease me.You tattooed my name onyour lower back; I’m impressed.Heartless at best;your body confuses me;easily forgettable like the rest,or so you thought.Your phone number’s traceable;sit… Read more “Jailed for FAKE Love”
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(© 2020 AC) (Erica Orloff edited this short story.) (Wattpad, Amazon Kindle.)
Told You So
The sun crawled out of the deep, but it was still brutally cold. I stood, key in hand, before her bedroom door — a door I promised… Read more “Told You So”
Love You?
“Not at all?” Shannon said. “Love you? Are you talking to me?” “Well?” Shannon crossed her arms, shifting her weight to her back foot. “Do you?” “Going… Read more “Love You?”
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.)
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