Published in The Story Hall·PinnedMember-onlyWhat a ReliefShort Fiction on Parenthood — The rug bunches up beneath the door as Oswald forces it open; wedging his body through the small entry. “Sorry I’m late,” he says, looking at his watch. “Papa’s home,” his young daughter shouts. She jumps off the floor and hurls herself at him, leaping to be caught in…Fiction7 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHometown StrangerFlash fiction on the passing of time — His house is sweaty; same as every summer. There’s no need for air conditioning, and he told anybody who would visit. He’d say the breeze blowin’ through the window is all you need; though he doesn’t have many visitors of late. Planting his feet firmly onto the wooden floor…Flash Fiction4 min read
Published in The Story Hall·Aug 17, 2021Member-onlyHide ’n’ SeekA short fiction piece — I don’t know what was so special about them. I mean, really, they are pieces of fabric hanging on the wall to block light. When I look at them now, no matter where, that’s all I want to see; plain old drapes. Maybe I was drawn to the countless smells…Fiction3 min read
Published in The Lark·Jul 19, 2021Member-onlyDon’t Forget to Grab Your Slicker!Short fiction — The darkness lifts in the smallest way when I swipe the match against the box. A familiar smell of sulfur fills my nostrils as I light another candle. The electricity has been out for hours and the rain has been coming down harder than I’ve seen, and for a lot…The Lark5 min read
Jun 29, 2021Member-onlyIs a Good Cuppa So Hard to Find?Short fiction — “What’ll I get ya, hon?” The question catches her so off guard she clatters her flatware onto the floor. She’d been polishing them so furiously that her sweaty palms soaked the napkin, now stuck to her fingers in white shreds and flakes. “Hon? Anything to drink for you?” ‘A beer?’…The Lark4 min read
Published in Wordsmith Library·Aug 23, 2020Member-onlyAmerica’s HeroesA short fiction about who we idolise — Stepping through the front door of the two-bedroom house to realise that the roommates had gone away for the evening was like a gift from the gods. Gary was still home, of course, but that’s no different from any other time. Besides, when he hasn’t gotten himself halfway through a…Fiction8 min read
Published in The Friday Fix·Aug 21, 2020Member-onlyIn Memoriam‘Opposites: Forget & Remember’ 50-word Prompt; Aug. 21… — 50 Word Stories1 min read
Published in The Friday Fix·Aug 14, 2020Member-onlyControlled Demolition‘Opposites: Build & Destroy’ 50-word Prompt; Aug. 14… — 50 Word Stories1 min read
Published in Express Yourself!·May 20, 2020Member-onlyBeing Lied to is WorseTroubling times grow more troubling in the face of government lies — Wouldn’t it have been nice if, during this Coronavirus ordeal, the government had revealed the information they actually had? …Opinion3 min read
Published in A Work of Fiction·May 19, 2020Member-onlySmash & GrabFlash Fiction — “No. No, no, no. It’s not happening.” “Dude. Come on. Just take it,” Lance says. “I’m not taking the fucking gun. I’ve never shot one before and I’m not going to bring one with me now. What the fuck do you need that thing for anyway?” “You won’t need it…Fiction4 min read