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    Lake Baby Blue

    I yawned from under the covers, stretched to an audible crack in my back, and batted my red-from-last-night-drinking eyes open at our modest Blue Lake cabin. The… Read more “Lake Baby Blue”

    June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 by AC

    The Overdrawn Home

    “Don’t play dumb,” I said, loosening my tie. “What happened to the bank account?”Natasha shot me a confused glance. “Something’s wrong with the account?” She stopped sweeping… Read more “The Overdrawn Home”

    June 19, 2022June 20, 2022 by AC

    Sara’s CEO

    “Is that any way to talk to a CEO?” Matt said, resting his hands on his hips.“But you’re a fucking teacher, dude,” Sara said.“Not anymore.”“You’re unemployed in… Read more “Sara’s CEO”

    June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 by AC

    Alisha’s Medicine

    “Whatever she said about me, it isn’t true,” I said. “I mean, sure, I used to sleep around, not on you, but that’s in the past.” “My… Read more “Alisha’s Medicine”

    June 4, 2022 by AC

    The Dating App

    (© 2022 AC)

    June 4, 2022 by AC

    Chaotic is Normal

    You found me lost in your green oval eyes.I caught your heart red-handed just as I washealing.I never promised I’d get over it.I miss falling asleep to… Read more “Chaotic is Normal”

    May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 by AC

    The Hard Way

    “It’s hard,” Ben told Amber on an isolated park bench.“Ugh… that’s fucking disgusting,” Amber said, crinkling her eyes. “You okay, dude?”“I mean, it’s hard—”“Yeah, I got that… Read more “The Hard Way”

    May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by AC

    Third Time’s a Charm

    I sat at the wood-finished kitchen table over a morning cup of coffee on hold, waiting for the operator to pass me to billing. The news played… Read more “Third Time’s a Charm”

    May 11, 2022 by AC

    Keep this between You & Me

    Drunk off another crush. I rush through love. I stutter through a first kiss. I fall too deep. Heavy is my head. I crawl to bed, counting… Read more “Keep this between You & Me”

    April 13, 2022 by AC

    Lilith’s for Dinner

    Beyond the smudged window, chained to my thoughts, I couldn’t see what I wanted. Drooling for a compliment, I pretend she gave me one. Her blood-curdling screams… Read more “Lilith’s for Dinner”

    April 12, 2022 by AC

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