Even when you know that, at some point, the conditions of the West might force you to be driven out,… Read more Desiccation Nation
Category: Short Story
Madonna in Cuba
There are so many “destination” Madonna birthdays at this point, it’s difficult to keep track. There was Puglia when she… Read more Madonna in Cuba
The Princess and the Leech(es)
There once was a slightly trashy princess. She didn’t know she was of noble blood while growing up as a… Read more The Princess and the Leech(es)
Andy Wouldn’t Have Liked Paris
Among others besides Kathy Hilton (who has, like, one picture of herself with Andy that actually looks kind of Photoshopped), many have… Read more Andy Wouldn’t Have Liked Paris
Surfside
Moving there at this point in time was already a dubious idea. Every day, there was some sort of article… Read more Surfside
Just Go Up La Brea
One of the running jokes in L.A., no matter how much it changes, is that the directions people give (back… Read more Just Go Up La Brea
The Smell of Burning in the Morning No Longer Affects the Californian Fight or Flight Response
A fire burns at all hours of the day in California. It’s difficult to know just when one should really… Read more The Smell of Burning in the Morning No Longer Affects the Californian Fight or Flight Response
Recovery Avoider
She couldn’t help herself. It was a compulsion that pulled her to the sink like a magnet. The second she… Read more Recovery Avoider
The Sun Will Sear Your Pain Away
He could feel her looking at him, appraising his pained expression. He had always been so careful never to convey… Read more The Sun Will Sear Your Pain Away
This Town’s Been Burning For Years
“He has to go through the motions,” Father says as he peels a carrot over the sink. I myself hate… Read more This Town’s Been Burning For Years
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