Pain. Pain, hot and sharp, pierced through Nadine’s ragged awareness. She gasped, forcing her breath inward and choking on the cry threatening to escape. She couldn’t yell out. Not here.[…]
Fiction
Sweet Confessions
Side by side, we sat on the old park bench. The late spring air hung heavy around us like a priest’s confessional. Unspoken words buzzed and danced about our heads[…]
Choices
The light changed, granting its permission to cross the busy downtown intersection, as I hurried back to work after lunch. My phone dinged as a text arrived. Without thinking, I[…]
Dragon Born
It was dark in the cave. A soft huffing was Heather’s only warning. “It’s okay, Korro. It’s me. I’m here to check on Mari and the kits.” The huffing subsided[…]
All For a Drop
It was wrong to steal. And Jazel was not a thief. So it was with little difficulty that he shoved back the random thought that he could easily slip an[…]
Your Father’s Song
Be still, my child. Be still and listen to the lullaby your father sings for you. Listen closely. Can you hear? The gentle lapping of the waves upon the shore.[…]
Child of Night
The day the world ended was the day Joseph’s life began. The red light winked to life, bathing his room and entryway in its soft glow. Joseph blinked several times,[…]
Sage’s Choice
Sebastian leaned back in the chair and threw his legs upon the corner the solid oak desk. Gray eyes watched his friend pace and fidget, worrying the hem of his[…]
Lost and Found
Note to self; this is why you never go camping, hiking, backpacking, or anything else that could be classified under “outdoorsy”. You are a city boy. Accept it and move[…]
Party of One
Jack woke to the birds singing outside his window. He stretched, arching his back, enjoying the sensation of muscles moving and pulling under his skin. He rolled his shoulders, opening[…]