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    There To Break Your Fall

    I’m sure you want to go where the brisk wind blows.Take your magic carpet back eastand float into a memory you miss of me.While you’re staring at… Read more “There To Break Your Fall”

    July 9, 2022 by AC

    Tight Jeans

    “Do these jeans make me look, you know, fat?” Melissa said, through squinted, teary eyes.I stopped. “Me?” I pointed at myself the way a preoccupied kid in… Read more “Tight Jeans”

    February 22, 2022 by AC

    Killing to Love Me

    Bloody seasons on west coast weekends are reasons to press rewind to escape and get out of my mind. Headspace costs more than I’m willing to pay… Read more “Killing to Love Me”

    February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 by AC

    Mapping Affection

    The distance from the sparkle in Kara’s eye to when she last said goodbye rested in the bed of a pickup truck somewhere out west. The shortcut… Read more “Mapping Affection”

    February 17, 2022February 17, 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

    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

    Say What You Want to Say

    Shades of shadows blend with an unforecasted gust rattling the living room windows as Vera enters the house, the door slams behind her. Goosebumps poke through her… Read more “Say What You Want to Say”

    February 8, 2022February 10, 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

    Countless Blank Pages

    Zero words on blank pages.My fingers idly stand by, wanting to type, knowing not what.What’s not to love?I’ve lost interest.Read a book.I tried.It lacked introspection.Hell, even I… Read more “Countless Blank Pages”

    January 29, 2022January 29, 2022 by AC

    Camera Shy

    “If this is what you think is honest—”“I think you’d better go!” I looked down and away, pointing to the front door.“Not going to forgive me, are… Read more “Camera Shy”

    January 28, 2022 by AC

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