There Are Natural Figs
I show the photo to my friend Jaime and, instantly, he says: "I praise the whores who put themselves at the crossroads selling their figs, going…
A Terror House Christmas Special
It was the year 9 A.C.---After COVID-19---and still yet another 15 days to flatten the curve. 38year-old Chris Turner by then had spent three years…
Elaine
Elaine sat alone in the corner booth of her favorite restaurant. Every Wednesday, when her classes had let out, she would walk the half-mile to…
The Bowling Alley
The toilet flushed. Jeanette knew what was coming next; a long yawn and the sound of cracking knuckles. She chuckled to herself, just like almost…
Luminaria, Chapter 2: The Proposition — Hannah, Part 2
Sitting at the table with Ariyan, I listened to his soothing voice as, beyond the windows, the sky grew dark and rain began to fall. Lights inside…
The Space Between Us
According to the movie legend, Houdini’s dying words were, “If there is a way back, I will find it.” Houdini was a cheap showman, but not much of a…
When Saturday Cums
Saturday 23rd November 2002 Aston Villa vs. West Ham United Villa Park, Birmingham Attendance: 33,279 First Half “FUCKING CUNTS!!!” yelled Darren…
Ruins IX ii
Later that night, or maybe it’s the next night (heavy weekend), I still don’t feel like going home, and Eddie lets me crash at his place. His mom…
From Among All, I Choose the One with the Longest Grid
I was sunbathing, or what was left of it, because it was already dusk, on a sandy beach in the Spanish Levante, right next to a group of girls and…
Chin Check
"Call on Me in the day of trouble, I will rescue you..." --- Psalm 50:15 “Mr. Binns?” “Yes?” “I’m calling about the check you wrote for some…
