“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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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”
Dude, You Need a Savior!
You’ve got it all figured out, huh?I guess it’s easy for you, isn’t it?Passing bad checks, asking for forgiveness for what’s next, how’d that work out for… Read more “Dude, You Need a Savior!”
That’s Why
I pulled into the driveway, scratching the back of my neck, seeing what I saw.Sandy threw my clothes on the lawn.My old Playboy and Bible collection crackled… Read more “That’s Why”
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)”
Take Me Home
© 2021 AC) (Erica Orloff edited this short story. All of my short stories on Kindle are professionally edited.) (Wattpad, Amazon Kindle.)
She’s So Bipolar
The sun fades behind a quick hello,Slipping passed an angry scream.The moon hovers through the clouds with a cheerful kiss.The fog fades the lights, bringing arms and… Read more “She’s So Bipolar”
Founder Of Anti-Vaccine Christian TV Network Dies After COVID-19 Fight
Founder Of Anti-Vaccine Christian TV Network Dies After COVID-19 Fight https://www.huffpost.com/entry/televangelist-marcus-lamb-covid-dies_n_61a6f740e4b025be1af051e6