Stars aligned, the moon waxed full Silver light rained down on me And I heard her song wherever I went, Filling my ears, filling the night A lilting tune, soft as a breeze Subtle as a waif's shadow My heart grew full, at peace Her siren song stealing my sadness Raising my voice to join … Continue reading Celestial duet
Category: Flash Fiction
Dead Money: Family obligations
With the confidence of a skilled gunman, Pauley gripped Millicent’s hand, forcing the Walther out of her grasp. “Holding a gun like that will only do two things,” Pauley said with obvious mirth. “It’ll give you one hell of a slide rash, and guarantee you won’t hit anything you’re aiming at.” Putting some distance between … Continue reading Dead Money: Family obligations
Tune in at 9
"You get the popcorn and sodas, and I'll set up the TiVo," kneeling in front of his new DVD recorder, the minor demon looked more like he was genuflecting before an electronic altar than trying to record a television broadcast. His companion, carrying a bowl of burnt mushroomed kernels and mugs of flat root beer, … Continue reading Tune in at 9
Order is beauty
Clearly, she wouldn’t kowtow. She would never live under the thumb of such a dictatorial edict. As the unruly crowd of sycophants behind her shouted slurs and threats, she held her ground and her head high. She would not bow. Her companions begged her to be reasonable, to just follow the tacit rules and not … Continue reading Order is beauty
Dead Money: Girls’ Night Out
While Butch and MIllicent went over her part in the job, which poison she thought would work most effectively, how it would be best administered, and how to distract the mark, Pauley sat on the bed where she started this nightmare. The dress, fitted tight around her hips and thighs, made it difficult to get … Continue reading Dead Money: Girls’ Night Out
Family vacation
"What happened to your shoe?" Dad was exasperated. This was the third shoe the boy had lost in as many months. "I was hurrying daddy, but you walk too fast," the boy was sitting in the sand, huge tears catching in his long, blond lashes. "It fell off. I couldn't see you. I had to … Continue reading Family vacation
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