Paperback Writer

Back at Jason’s apartment, Debra asked, “I hope that you remember that it’s our one year anniversary of dating. Do you have anything special in…


Luminaria, Chapter 1: Come to Me — Lana

There aren’t any fireflies in Los Angeles. Everyone knows that. But I saw them that night at the café. And, okay, I might have been a bit, you know,…


A Place of Peace

My eyes repeatedly flickered to the wall art. With a quick glance to make sure the receptionist wasn’t watching me, I leaned to examine the nearest.…


An Arm and a Leg

Seeking isolation after months of lockdown probably sounds a little nutty. I was anything but alone and drained from taking care of a family member…


Eros in the Alps

The jeep climbed the snowy backroad leading up to the lodge. Daniel steered, blinking through the wipers that slapped left and right as they batted…


What if Adam Said No? Part 1

“There is nothing in the Garden more beautiful than you,” he said. “I’m not really sure what that means,” she said, “but if that’s a good thing, then…


Election Coverage

“That’s bonkers!” Leo shouted, waiting for Bradly, his editor to flash that big toothy grin, signaling he’d just been subjected to another of the…


The Legend of Forenia: The Twilight Kingdom — Epilogue

Jed found himself sitting on the park bench in front of the local baseball field. Before he bothered to look at himself, he glanced at the tree…


Guvna

He was mumbling into the rococo-style mirror with its curled, bronze flowers sprouting more curled, bronze flowers all around the gilded frame. It…


Girlfriend Experience

Connor awoke wearily as sunbeams stung his bleary pupils that resembled two piss-holes in the snow, forcing him to shield his gaze and smush his red…