The skin peeled away like the vein of a tough cut of meat. A strong hold was needed to actually move the skin back and down. Blood speckled across the flesh. Pooling, it began to rise up, fill the crevasse, and spread out. Chunks of skin just tossed to the side. Carmella was focused on…
Month: September 2019
Consider This
“You’ve never considered it?” “No, why would I?” “I’m just confused about how you could have not is all.” She did a quick review of the facts. He was married. He was her friend. He was her married friend, who was one of the most trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly people she had ever met. The…
The Unnerving Calm
There was too much calm. A sentiment most people couldn’t stand by, but for Mary it was deafening. The calming sound of the water from the fish tanks, the hum of a laptop. The silent cries of the plastic containers in her sink gently calling a reminder that she was bordering on a slob if…
Killer in the Living Room
The fire burned slowly. The deep, intelligent sound of his voice filled the room and swirled around Nancy’s brain. She closed her eyes and envisioned the overweight figure with reddish brown hair point police in the opposite direction. She had already listened to this podcast when it first come out. But now that they had…