The Red Butterfly, Part Eleven – A War Worth Fighting
Short Story The music had begun. Anna kissed the old horse-faced man on both cheeks, then gave him a hug. She must know him, I thought. The Horse-faced man disappeared into the crowd that...
Category: Short Stories
Lolita’s Lap Dance – Part One
Short Story ‘Lolita,’ I barely heard Pam calling over the throbbing bass that vibrated relentlessly through the ancient speaker system. ‘Lap dance!’ She pointed one hot pink talon at me and then beckoned me...
Cupcakes and Fingernails – Part Eighteen
Short Story By the time Jennifer reached the metal stairs, she felt she had aged a hundred years. Something undefinable had been lost from one end of the room to the other. A clawing absence...
The Red Butterfly, Part Ten – That Is Where He Died
Short Story “I told you that we would meet again,” said Augustín. “You were right.” “I am always right, Americano,” he said as he closed the door behind us. We entered a small space...
Cupcakes and Fingernails – Part Seventeen
Short Story Jennifer nearly screamed, but instead stumbled over her feet while trying to jump away. She rolled backward over her back, but was somehow on her feet again within a second. The man’s...
Cosmic Caper – Part Eight (Finale)
Short Story “Time to do something stupid,” grumbled Jorwei. He leapt up from his cover and sprinted through the door. A trail of bodies, blood, and bullet holes lead down the hall and around...
Flickering
Poem The comfort of the morning sun The familiar trees and homes in my neighborhood It was you The safety and comfort of you You gave me joy and peace of mind You inspired...
The Room Of No Thoughts
Poem there is a room on the Earth that doesn’t allow you to bring any thoughts in as you enter the room of no thoughts your mind becomes a white cloud so light, lighter...
Beauty And Noise
Poem The smell of plastic wrap And CD cases Old linoleum floors Under squeaky converse laces Holding the song in my hands Excited to listen whenever Excited to discover more No more elusive mysteries...
