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    Blind Cafe Date

    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”

    January 27, 2023 by AC

    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”

    September 6, 2022 by AC

    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”

    March 28, 2022October 16, 2022 by AC

    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”

    March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 by AC

    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”

    March 17, 2022March 18, 2022 by AC

    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”

    March 14, 2022July 12, 2022 by AC

    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”

    March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 by AC

    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”

    March 7, 2022March 8, 2022 by AC

    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”

    February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 by AC

    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”

    February 28, 2022July 12, 2022 by AC

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