To become a better writer you must read books from authors better than you. So I picked up Jordan Peele’s Out There Screaming. And I feel out of my league. This is a collection of short horror stories written by black authors. Each story is a dive into murky waters that twirl you around blindly.Continue reading “A wise man once said…pt 2…”
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Snow
I remember the first snow, and all of the first snows. The way the snowflakes drifted down from the sky like feathers, covering everything with powdery whiteness. The quiet, muffled sounds as I fell backwards into it. Watching the fluff rise as I landed and made that first snow angel. I hate the snow. HavingContinue reading “Snow”
Experiment in description #1
It’s 5:30 am and still dark. It’s winter, technically, so the sun hasn’t risen just yet. I say technically because I live in Florida. The only way you know it’s winter are the cold mornings. By afternoon the weather becomes another day of blistering heat. I stepped out of my home for the walk toContinue reading “Experiment in description #1”
A wise man once said…
“If you want to be a good writer read books from authors that are better than you”. So I’ve been reading some good books. Well… I read “To Kill A Mockingbird”. I’m sorry, all of you folks that think that was a great book, I didn’t like it. And here’s a fair warning: There’s lotsContinue reading “A wise man once said…”
Ethan The Traitor
Twas the year 33,584, the month of Adjur, on the 43rd day, that saw Ethan’s Awakening. The Re-cloning Process was complete. Eliminated and repaired were his ailments and injuries. His musculature, organs, nervous system, all returned to a state of newness. The blemishes and scars that made up his life were gone, leaving him aContinue reading “Ethan The Traitor”
Double Occultation!
No, it’s not some double whammy cult thing. It’s about a stellar event that I missed, but it’s not my fault. The fact that I couldn’t see it has vexed me so, but there was nothing for it. Unless you were in orbit looking out a window, gazing at the heavens in a way weContinue reading “Double Occultation!”
Don’t you hate it when…
…you want to enter a writing contest but you’re absolutely blocked, nothing coming to mind, and you really, really, want to enter? Or even worse, when inspiration finally hits, it hits the day before it’s due, and you have to go to work? I hate that so much. So I’ll post it here. Enjoy… SideContinue reading “Don’t you hate it when…”
Half-Fairy
We had just called it a night. A storm raged outside, wind and rain battling each other to see which was worse. But we were safe in each other’s arms, spooning like we invented it, nuzzled up tight. Sleeping with her, in her home and in her room, meant sleeping on a queen-sized bed. MelanieContinue reading “Half-Fairy”
Time to Catch a Bastard
“So now what?” asked Gary as he leaned against the car. The parking lot they chose was a bit out of the way, and they had to park in the back for some privacy. “So now we wait” replied Lucy as she came to sit next to him. “Is this going to take long?” “IContinue reading “Time to Catch a Bastard”
Yes
“Good news” she said. My dad likes you.” “Really? He picked on me all through dinner?” “He wouldn’t do that if he didn’t like you.” “Oh, ok. I’m glad I met him. Now I can give you this.” I showed her the ring. She screamed “YES!” before I could ask. “So this is the guy”Continue reading “Yes”
Arid Testimony 