Haley’s Tree
A dense bluff of silver maples grew behind our house.
Grounded
Beating the Heat
I took the cool can and placed it on my chest, letting the condensation drip between my breasts.
At Night
I lay awake on the top bunk, listening to my brother’s rhythmic-breathing below me, desperately wishing sleep to overtake me.
From the Window
Elvis had left the building.
Buckethead
Hop on the exam table, Mister Smith, and let’s take a look at the carnage, shall we?
Eddie Zovinovich
No one could pronounce my last name growing up.
Pink Tint
So much blood.
Of Blood and Text Messaging
Detective Arnie Chalmers dropped his finished cigarette to the asphalt, ground it with his heel, and waited for his partner to catch up.
The Interview
Janine let her hair flop forward on the left, decided against it, and threw her hair up in a clip.
Lessons
So, I’ve been reading my NaNoWriMo novel today and had a brainwave.
Observation
I watch as she sits on the park bench, tucking a wisp of hair behind her ear, and quietly sips her coffee.
Too Far from Home
Melanie closed one eye and focused on the board.