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”
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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”
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”
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”
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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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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