Even seeing a movie had become a task herculean in the implications of emotional exertion. Laurel had ironically come to… Read more Breakdown at the Arclight Parking Lot
Category: Short Story
Homestead
“Order up! Joe, can you take these sungolds with cranberry chimichurri to table six?” Joe has been my righthand man… Read more Homestead
If You Order and Consume an Entire Pizza In Blackout Mode, Did You Really Order and Consume an Entire Pizza at All?
“Renee? You’re still at the same address?” “Part of me,” I tell him, feeling judged for my too regular ordering… Read more If You Order and Consume an Entire Pizza In Blackout Mode, Did You Really Order and Consume an Entire Pizza at All?
Simulation Nation
They both entered the space aware of what was to be expected. Aware that this was not to be accepted… Read more Simulation Nation
The Noose Knot Tying of a Scarf
Wrapping her scarf around her neck, she thought of him. Of how he had taught her that she had been… Read more The Noose Knot Tying of a Scarf
Do I Know You From Somewhere?
“I know you from somewhere,” she declares, her nest-like gray hair all askew with a black beanie atop it like… Read more Do I Know You From Somewhere?
Under Investigation
“You’re under investigation…for being so beautiful,” the vagabond somewhere in between full-fledged homelessness and persistent couch surfing (you can always… Read more Under Investigation
Blessings
“Can anyone imagine what it’s like to be homeless?” a turkey plump man in a wheelchair shouts to anyone and… Read more Blessings
Flies and Honey
“Hey! Take that outta here. Get out with that until you tie it. That’s how we get animals in here.”… Read more Flies and Honey
Money Is Not God, God Is Money
I try to take a picture of a sign on the FDR Bridge that says, “Money is not god,” but… Read more Money Is Not God, God Is Money
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