You’ll find one on every subway, in every city in the world. Those people who feign having “no idea” that… Read more The Pole Leaner
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The Tweakers Upstairs
From the outset, it seemed as though something was…off about the new neighbors. A couple. It was only ever couples… Read more The Tweakers Upstairs
The Doer Needlessly Doing
One would have thought that turning seventy could slow Evelyn Jacoby down. One would have thought wrong. Tragically so. For… Read more The Doer Needlessly Doing
Angel of Scatology
It wasn’t the first thing that one would expect upon lifting the lid to a trash bin designated for glass.… Read more Angel of Scatology
Santa Fe Ending
When Jerry decided to move to Santa Fe with Nancy, it wasn’t something he took lightly. After all, he had… Read more Santa Fe Ending
The Torrid Across From the Cinnabon
Across from the Torrid in the mall, there is a Cinnabon. It feels strategic. Almost cruel. Like whoever planned out… Read more The Torrid Across From the Cinnabon
Eating a King Cake During the “Off Season”
Philippe couldn’t understand why Hélène wanted it. It wasn’t even “the season” for it. Granted, New Orleans’ season for king… Read more Eating a King Cake During the “Off Season”
“Small-Town Body” (Is A Small Price to Pay for Health Care)
She was the sort of person who could pull a muscle doing something totally innocuous, like putting a sweatshirt on… Read more “Small-Town Body” (Is A Small Price to Pay for Health Care)
Frieda the “Friend” Girl
Every girl knows the type of girl. The one who insists that she’s “innocent.” Means nothing by all her enthusiasm… Read more Frieda the “Friend” Girl
“I Donated One Time—One Time!”
It was a mistake. Of course Raye could see that now. But the thing about making mistakes is that you… Read more “I Donated One Time—One Time!”
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