All I’m Going to Say About the Election

Populism can be a dangerous thing– where an informed opinion weighs as much as an uninformed one, where truth becomes subjective, and where the only voices heard are…

Before Dinner

‘Tonight will be perfect’, she thought, snipping an errant shoot and placing the bonsai tree on the table’s centre. I will be perfect. She moved gracefully in her…

The Long Moment

Lucy trembled as Ricky’s fingers moved down the small of her back—not quite touching, but her skin reacting in electric anticipation. She kissed him deeply.

The Joker

“Two guys walk into a bar; the third one ducks.” No one could tell a joke like Billy. His favourite were ‘dad-jokes’. I always thought he’d be a…

Another Z in the Fourth Wall

Eddie’s fist connected with a satisfying crunch and Haley couldn’t keep from smiling. The zombie’s newly-detached lower jaw sailed through the air, flicking bits of rot as it…

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A Quiet Ride

“I’d love to, babe, but my phone’s just about out of juice!” Vince pressed the red button on the cell and held it up for her to see.…

The Way Home

Gwen barely could focus on the oncoming traffic as she headed for home. What a bitch of a day. All I want to do is rip off this…

Good Morning

Let’s get the moral of the story up front, shall we? Never try to hypnotize a gypsy. Never host a bachelor party the night before the nuptials. Oh,…

Time to Write

I can’t find the time to write. You see, I’m too busy this month. All that chaos of shopping and family. How could I ever be expected to…

The Writer

Doug leans back in his Lazyboy and stretches his arms over his head with laced fingers. Gracie seizes the opportunity and slinks on to his lap, circles twice…