Auntie
I stand outside the hospital room, in the stillness of the ICU hallway. I always prepare myself for the silence; for the awkwardness of our…
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A Criminal Affair
Special Agent Jordan O’Neill was vacationing for the first time in more than five years at a five-star resort in the Cook Islands. She wanted…
Marie (a very short story)
I met Marie in the hallway after school. “The race is tomorrow,” I said. “We should sign up.” “The three-legged race?” “Yeah.” Running the three-legged…
Satellites and Violets
Gina was old now by nearly anyone’s standards. Her face was wrinkled and her joints creaked when she moved, especially first thing in the morning…
A Long Morning
Jim hated mid-morning appointments. He could sleep in a little bit. He could, but he couldn’t. It was too big. He’d been unemployed for too…
The Night Stalker
The street seemed eerie and deserted as I made my way towards my apartment, which was situated on the other end of town. I had…
Jurassic Writing— Part One: The Find
Dr. Serena Mulligan was hot, sweaty and dusty. She’d been excavating a dinosaur footprint fossil for over three hours, but it didn’t appear she had…
The Jade Rose and the Blood Peacock (Part IV of III)
Introduction: Take Five – Secrets of the Beast How does something like an apocalypse start? Where does it come from? How can it be stopped,…
The Renter: A Short Story
Kelly Swain shook Harris Mason’s hand across the white-marbled table. “Welcome to your new home. I hope you’ll be happy here.” She slid a document…
Getting RealPart Four Fact or Fiction?
Photo by author To say time to start praying was a little false. She woke up praying every day. She prayed without ceasing. There are…
