On the Precipice of Burst Bubbles

Only the occasional squeaking shuffle of the security guard interrupted the airport's sleepy silence. James had purposely sat as far away from the clock as he could once he retrieved his suitcase in order to maintain a stringy grip on his nerves which contrasted starkly with his white knuckled grip on the handle. His phone sat … Continue reading On the Precipice of Burst Bubbles →

Tuesday’s Demon

No one in the village was going to help him. A few people peered out at him through gaps in the blinds of their homes, from behind rickety doors, or through peepholes smeared with mud and safehouses with windows like periscopes. Many hid in the corners of their residences instead, curled up like children, unwilling to … Continue reading Tuesday’s Demon →

Enough Change for a Cheeseburger

In the dark recesses of the gullet and soul, there were many kinds of hunger that could consume a person and leave them dry heaving and dissected, mouths gaping, souls burning and empty without the flicker of light that promised salvation. There was the hunger of greed, the pangs for more and more, the pernicious prick … Continue reading Enough Change for a Cheeseburger →

Do Not Mention Murder

The stillness of the lake has been interrupted and hundreds of animals steal away from its safety. He almost steps on a lizard as he hurriedly runs to the edge of the water. Looking out over the silver surface, he feels a moments peace and then accusing eyes peer at him from the waving cat tails … Continue reading Do Not Mention Murder →