In a café, waiting for a date, I observe a barista with long, red hair that spirals into locks below her shoulders, burning beans poured into eco-friendly… Read more “Blind Cafe Date”
Tag: short stories
Righteous Murder
(Repost) The Rainer Cemetery ash trees had shed their leaves, crunching golden-brown beneath the feet of the funeral attendees. The brisk September breeze hung over Leah’s father’s… Read more “Righteous Murder”
Criminal Bride
“Let’s not forget how this began,” Ben said with a reminiscent inflection. The mirror bore his reflection, guiding his fingers to fix his black tie over his… Read more “Criminal Bride”
Phuck Amy
“You can’t be here,” Amy whispered loud enough for the neighbors to hear through the cracked front door. “You can’t keep doing this,” Amy said through tears… Read more “Phuck Amy”
Answered Calls Missed
“What’s wrong?” Alicia said, motioning as though her head exploded.“If it’s about—”“You called me forty-seven times in a weekend!” Alicia said, thrashing her fists. “Can’t you take… Read more “Answered Calls Missed”
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”
Fired
“You’ve been an outstanding employee until this last year,” Mr. Adams said, raising then lowering his arms. “You tied my hands, guy.”“I’ve been here for—”“Ten years. I… Read more “Fired”
Hungry for Love
I’ve been starving for the sweet taste of a lover’s kiss and an embrace that’d put romance novel tropes to shame. “Take it easy on the mints,… Read more “Hungry for Love”
Sinning in Jeans
I sat in the library over cold coffee and opened books, going over notes for a twelfth-grade biology quiz. I wanted to prove to Mom that I… Read more “Sinning in Jeans”
Overreacting
“Oh, so you think I’m cute when I’m angry, do you? Well, get ready because I’m about to get gorgeous,” Dakota said, pressing her finger into my… Read more “Overreacting”
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