Their arm hairs touched instantly, separating them the way magnets pull and push from each other. Like little kids they giggled silently to themselves as they both turned in opposite directions. It had been her idea to compare skin tones. Silently raising her arm, gently placing it next to his on the desk between them….
Month: July 2019
The Worm
Teeth crashed into ice, puncturing through the tongue. Meanwhile bone shattered piercing gums, breaking down the jawline. Madeline pulled her arm back. Frozen, like the uneaten ice still in the cup, she stood there as blood dripped out of Daniella’s mouth. Tears streamed from her eyes, as a gargled yell filled the room. Madeline blinked…
Grump’s Fish Tank
Nessy Nickerson slid in to Grump’s Tank quietly unannounced. As always it took fellow bar patrons a few moments to notice him. His quiet walk, quick movements, and predatory tendencies made his presence unknown and unnerving. Most of all like him, it was unmistakable.
Annette (Part Four)
“Mom,” Annette called out. Walking into the kitchen she saw her mother and her father standing there. They had long since divorced, but they were still active members of each other’s lives. “Hi everyone,” Annette said slowly. “Hello Annette,” her father said, gently putting his hand on her mother’s shoulder. Her mother didn’t leave her…
Annette (Part Three)
“We don’t have to go out for drinks tonight, if you don’t feel up to it,” Ben asked as he finished summarizing the plans for the night. “It’s okay,” Annette said waving him off, “seriously. It was a vulgar attempt to wield his imagined power over me while simultaneously trying to make me feel inconsequential.”…
Annette (Part Two)
They had ran into each other at the bar. Not on purpose, just as a natural occurrence. A handful of companies from the building all hit up the Yellow Lighthouse on somewhat regular basis. Some of her co-workers opted for the Backyard Grille while others headed instead to the hotel bar down the block. Every…