Mouse Caper
The way I figure it, Tiny, is that if we take that piece of bacon you pinched from the giant’s plate and toss drag it over to the fuzzy floor, the dog will s...
Flash
Judgement Dogs
“Pansy, did you see what that meathead did?”
Bad Bedtime Bacon
Waking up thirsty, I stumbled to the kitchen and flicked on the light. My son Benny’s stupid frog sat on the counter wearing a tophat and tails. I cocked my ...
I Shovel Dirt
I shovel dirt into the hole and my face breaks into a sweat despite the cool night air. My hands ache and I wonder how I’ll cover up the blisters in the morn...
Compassion
Eunice set the picture of their Caribbean vacation on the side table as quietly as she could, trying not to wake him. She brought her fingers to her lips, ki...
Waiting
Janine’s leg bounced and jittered as if it had a mind of its own. If only I could tap this as an energy source, she thought, hoping for distraction. She pres...
Frannie Takes the Train
The rattle and rumble of the train on its tracks persisted in their pursuit of my sleep. I fought the fatigue despite being awake for the last thirty hours. ...
Sunset Heat
I put the rest of the tools in the trunk and wheeled it over to the tie-downs. The sweat poured off my head despite the cooling salt air. It was a hot day an...
Blind Dining
“Eyes up, soldier,” she said and I did. The corner of her mouth was turned up in a smirk, eyes sparkling.
The Dark Pool of Lamia
Lamia wrapped the mottled scarf around her light frame, enjoying the silky sensation as the soft cool hide hugged her contours. She didn’t have need of mirro...
An Ending.
Without a single glimpse back, David quietly closed the door and walked down the sidewalk and out of her life.
Respawn
Respawn.