“Where are you taking me?” Katora raised her hand to undo the red scarf covering her eyes. “No, no, no.” Kai reached out to her. “Just a little bit further.[…]

A portal to another world
“Where are you taking me?” Katora raised her hand to undo the red scarf covering her eyes. “No, no, no.” Kai reached out to her. “Just a little bit further.[…]
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[…]
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.[…]
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[…]
“Screw you, too!” I screamed to the slamming front door. Even knowing he wouldn’t hear me, I couldn’t help but add a resounding, “Bastard!”, punctuated by the throwing of a[…]