The TV was on though I was barely paying attention as I sank into the couch. I stretched to the table to grab some chips, my hand landing on an empty bag. I reached down to the floor; two empty bottles of soda, an empty bag of jujubes, and no chips. I might have to actually get up if I wanted to get something to eat. The thought of …
Found Revelations
Being a housekeeper at a beach side resort was never my idea of a glamourous job; but it did come with some perks. The best was all the stuff that was left behind in the rooms; the bottles of alcohol, books, some clothing, money – all free to whoever found it if it wasn’t claimed within a week. All great stuff, but the most interesting thing I found were a …
Coax the Chipmunk
I woke up with the idea in my head; it was almost fully formed with plot details, the rising tension, and a great climactic scene mapped out. From that point it just felt like transcribing. It was going to be a breeze of a day. Then I actually got out of bed, and the dream, and the story, all those plot points and characters and that great climactic scene; they …
Information Input
I came to inside a white room with no doors and no windows. To say I ‘woke up’ didn’t fit as I didn’t experience any sort of grogginess like I was emerging from unconsciousness. I simply wasn’t, and then I was. I was there in that white room with no doors and no windows, and a faint glow of light emanating from the corners, it’s source unknown or cleverly hidden. …
Rolling Tumbleweeds of Fur
The Kind One is very nice to us. She feeds us, gives us water, we are always warm and dry wherever we are. The apartment we live in is not very large, but there are lots of things to chase around that make noises, and tall things to climb so we can look down and keep an eye on our shared space. If I’m ever feeling lonely, I can call …
Helping Grandma
It all started in the kitchen, where most of life’s important decisions are made. Not in any intellectual sense, but in the stomach and in the heart. Making a ham sandwich for his little brother, Giacomo took down the bread from the pantry, untwisted the opening of the bag and pulled two slices from the middle of the loaf. They were thick and soft, perfect bread for a sandwich. He …
The Keep Pile
Iago pulled the latch that released the stairs to the attic. Each step up the stairs was a combination of creaks and squeaks as the hinges and old wood rubbed against each other. There was light shining through the window which showed the dust motes hanging in the air creating a musty smell with the weight of age. He made his way across the bare floorboards to some boxes stacked …
Movin’ Day
Akiva slid the key into the front door and twisted it to unlock it. He held it there to savor the moment. This was the first time he was unlocking his own place, his very own home that he owned. He had been watching the market for years, and though it was a little farther from the city than he wanted to be, he had gotten a good deal on …
Foray Beyond The Shroud
– Hey man, thanks for giving me a ride. I was kind of surprised when I saw you replied to my Facebook post. – No problem. Like I said, I’m heading in that direction anyway. I’d love the company and the chance to catch-up. – What are you heading downtown for? – I’ve got to meet a guy down there, pick up some stuff. – Some stuff? What are you …
Jungle Supply Op
Jessie pushed through the thick foliage of the jungle, a pistol in her hand cocked and ready. She held up her fist to signal Coby and Brion behind her that they were stopping. She pulled out the map and carefully unfolded it. The air in the jungle was so thick and humid everything they had on them became damp and never seemed to dry. She consulted the map and checked …