“Awake again, I see.” Gerald looked out the large bay window of the living room to the dying sea-side town that once held his greatest wish, to live out his life with his wife. She, like the town, died due to disastrous hurricane winds that took out the piers, the boats, and many of theContinue reading “Life Goes On”
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There are those…
…who wonder why there is so much space in space. Some scientists believe that the distances between galaxies can be attributed to The Big Bang, as it flung galaxies far and wide, in no discernible direction, to somehow fill up space. These scientists were wrong, and have been flogged in front of an audience ofContinue reading “There are those…”
If not for…
.. the effervescent glow deep in the woods, I would have gotten in the car and gone home. The twinkle of stars in the night sky, the whisper of the trees, the grass giving my steps a softer place, all was normal, including Patrice, my soul mate, my love, my heart and soul. I swearContinue reading “If not for…”
Was I being selfish?
I wanted the same thing he did. We were a couple, going down the same path, building a future. I tolerated his whimsical side, in fact, it’s why I loved him. But we had to get practical. He had to get serious. That’s why I threw out his x-box.
This is something I wrote…
…for a competition. It’s an incomplete children’s tale. I would appreciate some feedback on it. And pleas, be brutally honest. Benin (Bay-nin) In a small hut, in a fishing village, a boy was born, and he was named Benin. His Mother was so happy to have a son. Taking him in her arms, she tookContinue reading “This is something I wrote…”
It took the better part of two years…
…but I got it. Now I can move into a new apartment. And with the extra money I’ll get from the job bonus, I’ll be living well, or at least better than I’ve been. I can’t wait to see the looks o their faces, my sisters, my brother, my parents. Now that Im of age,Continue reading “It took the better part of two years…”
A cold, bitter…
…wind roared over the climbing party as they hunkered down on the east side of the snow-covered mountain. They had planned for this, bringing plenty of supplies and food to last them a week. What they hadn’t planned on was losing their guide. He had went outside of the tent to tend to the packs.Continue reading “A cold, bitter…”
We’ve got to get out of here!
“Where are my panties?” Devon looked around the walk-in closet and spotted them. “Look, never mind those, put them in your pocket or something. Is that my shirt?” “No, that’s my shirt.” Kelly snatched it out of his hand as she looked for her shoes. “You’re putting your pants on wrong.” Devon found he hadContinue reading “We’ve got to get out of here!”
Best Friends
“There’s something to be said about being buried alive.” Millie, curious about where that came from, looked at Oren from the passenger seat of the car. “Like what?” “Oh, I don’t know. Just making conversation I guess.” “Millie, still curious about the sudden out-of-nowhere remark, studied him. “Have you ever been buried alive?” “Oh, no,Continue reading “Best Friends”
The Show 1
“What’s taking her so long?” said Tracee. She and Maurice stood across the busy street from the arena, anxious to see their favorite band Boom Sheik. “She’ll be here soon, just…look through your phone, it’ll kill time,” Tracee did just that, but half-heartedly. She kept looking at Maurice under the neon lights that colored theContinue reading “The Show 1”
Arid Testimony 