Donald had been sitting poolside sipping a vodka something watching the fireworks across the bay when he heard it. Jill’s voice shrieking above the distant(more…)
Repaid Debts (Part 1)
Stories
Pumpkin Pie
The back of her knees were damp, as were her underarms and chest. She pulled back separating their lips. Something was different. Before Lucinda could(more…)
Counting Objects
Hands as raised as she could get them, as Sheila dropped to her knees she woke from her nightmare.
Secrets at Worthington Recuperative and Restorative Facility
The secret itself was inconsequential, but the callous way it had been delivered was enough to ruin everything.
The Barn in the Backyard
Theodore hung from a tree branch outside of Melanie’s barn making it hard for him to meow for help.
Tough Cuts of Skin
The skin peeled away like the vein of a tough cut of meat. A strong hold was needed to actually move the skin back and(more…)
Consider This
“You’ve never considered it?” “No, why would I?” “I’m just confused about how you could have not is all.” She did a quick review of(more…)
The Unnerving Calm
There was too much calm. A sentiment most people couldn’t stand by, but for Mary it was deafening. The calming sound of the water from(more…)
Killer in the Living Room
The fire burned slowly. The deep, intelligent sound of his voice filled the room and swirled around Nancy’s brain. She closed her eyes and envisioned(more…)
Hit and Run
“Paranoia, paranoia, everybody’s coming to get me…” The song blared through her headphones. As it turned out the most effect way to ignore the obvious(more…)
