Seaside Story
"If you could work whatever job you wanted to, what would you pick?” The question came from Susan’s coworker Jeremy as he reorganized a shelf stacked with chips for the fourth time
Life is Short, Walk Ever Onward
“I’m surprised he’s letting so many of us debark,” Sullivan said, glancing at Evann as she tugged her gray poncho over her head. Three crew members rushed by her. One, falling
For One Brief Shining Moment
Let it not be forgotten that the old Camelot Grocer and Gas once stood at the intersection of Weaton Road and Linklater Lane in the town of Boone, holding the memories of many
Clad in Crimson
Everyone needs a superhero. Especially thirteen-year-olds trying to survive junior high. At least, that’s what Maya thought. But explaining that in a book report to a teacher’s aide who took offense
Home Is the Place
The harsh slam of the door echoed through the walls of the old marsh cottage. Anne curled up amongst the rumpled blankets, clinging to warmth. She slept on a bed far too small
Open Your Eyes
Aaron cracked open his eyes, the slate ceiling greeting him. Plain. Empty. A gray stream of light from the mostly shuttered window coated the room in a dull glow. Exhaustion washed back over
Ow!!!: An Overdramatization of a Man Stubbing His Toe
The architect had clearly lacked any knowledge as to how to build a house. As all sensible people know, the primary bathroom must be connected and adjacent to the primary bedroom. However, someone
Under a Sunless Sky
The gray, lifeless steel sky loomed above the metropolis, acid rain and oil descending upon the inhabitants below. Extravagant advertisement displays bathed the city in neon light. Kyrie sheltered beneath an overhang which
Towers
“Time.” With the final finishing touches complete, the room stretched to life as the examinees tensely rose from their seats, accompanying the echoes of two dozen pencils clattering to a stop. Helen released