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March 23, 2018
“Dying Breath” is released!
A place of waiting. The thought echoes over and over again through Jerome’s mind. Waking in a barn with no memory of where he’s come from, it is his only clue. But before he even has time to think, sleep bears down on him, and when he opens his eyes again, he’s someone else. A … Continue reading "“Dying Breath” is released!"
March 21, 2018
The Old Man’s Candy
I never should have taken the old man’s candy. “But Joseph,” he said, “it’s so juicy and sweet.” He popped one in his mouth. Chewed. Swallowed. Well, my eight-year-old brain reasoned, if he could eat it, so could I. I took one from his outstretched hand, examined the brown paper wrapper with interest, and asked, … Continue reading "The Old Man’s Candy"
March 14, 2018
Totem, Part 4
You can read Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here. Sandy hovered over a brown leather notebook, the faint smells of ink and paper setting her imagination on fire, fueling the pen in her hand as it skittered and scratched across the surface of an empty page. A primal force passed back and forth … Continue reading "Totem, Part 4"
March 7, 2018
The Cup
The cup is full. I place it to my lips, tilt my head back, and drink. The cup is empty. I return it to the table beside the TV and go to work. When I come home again at six thirty—when I sit once more before the table, remote in hand, ready to drown myself … Continue reading "The Cup"
March 2, 2018
Read Dying Breath, Chapters 1-6 for free!
A place of waiting. The thought echoes over and over again through Jerome’s mind. Waking in a barn with no memory of where he’s come from, it is his only clue. But before he even has time to think, sleep bears down on him, and when he opens his eyes again, he’s someone else. A … Continue reading "Read Dying Breath, Chapters 1-6 for free!"
February 28, 2018
Totem, Part 3
“Totem, Part 1” was intended to be a standalone piece of flash fiction, but due to popular request, I’ve decided to expand on it with additional chapters. I won’t promise to finish the story. Rather this is an experiment, a deeper exploration of an idea I found interesting. I’ll be breaking this up now and … Continue reading "Totem, Part 3"
February 21, 2018
Blue
Because I attended the ConDFW in Texas this past week, I didn’t have time to prepare a new piece of flash fiction. Instead, I’ve reposted one of my Patreon shorts from last year. It should be new for most of you. I’ll have an original story for you guys next week
February 14, 2018
Totem, Part 2
“Totem, Part 1” was intended to be a standalone piece of flash fiction, but due to popular request, I’ve decided to expand on it with additional chapters. I won’t promise that I’m going to finish the story. Rather, this is an experiment, a deeper exploration of an idea that I found interesting. I’ll be breaking … Continue reading "Totem, Part 2"
February 7, 2018
Totem, Part 1
Only after the humans left did the birds advance. It wasn’t that they were afraid—they’d lived among people for some time and had grown used to them long ago—only that it would be easier to find what they were looking for without having to dodge the many arms and legs in a crowd. Now that … Continue reading "Totem, Part 1"
January 31, 2018
Star Light, Star Bright
Star light, star bright, The first star I see tonight; I wish I am, I wish I might, Have the wish I wish tonight. It was a nursery rhyme his grandmother had taught him when he was five, and he remembered it tonight, when the celestial canvas above spread itself before him like gold dust, … Continue reading "Star Light, Star Bright"
