Royal AlvisA Halloween StoryMy landlord called and said the other tenants in my building had been complaining about me. Apparently they didn’t like it when I walked…2d ago132d ago13
Royal AlvisinThe HavenA Day at the BeachMy mother’s assisted living facility is ten miles from the seashore town of Osprey, and each year the beach is overrun by college girls who…Sep 3024Sep 3024
Royal AlvisinThe HavenHouse GuestWeeks ago, I ran into my old high school friend, Antonio. He said that he was now married, and just had a baby, and for old time’s sake…Sep 2322Sep 2322
Royal AlvisinThe HavenImpressionableBeverly went to bed early, but I wanted to watch some more TV, so I stayed on the couch, and around midnight, I switched channels and came…Sep 1726Sep 1726
Royal AlvisinThe HavenIn and Out of JailYakov, is eighty-seven years old. He knows about a park in East New York where he can feed the pigeons while waiting for prostitutes…Sep 1023Sep 1023
Royal AlvisinThe HavenZombie EyesBeverly and I were on our way to the Catskills and stopped at a rest area to walk Crazy Bitch. The lot was filled with cars, which was odd…Sep 217Sep 217
Royal AlvisinThe HavenAn Erotic StoryFor three months, I had been walking a standard poodle for a rich lady on The Upper West Side. I needed the money, and Sassy had plenty of…Aug 2619Aug 2619
Royal AlvisinThe HavenA Trip to WhereverOccasionally, I’ll pass out in pubs and wake up the next morning to find I’m hundreds of miles from the bar where I collapsed. Once, I was…Aug 1920Aug 1920
Royal AlvisinThe HavenGood BreedingMy dog Crazy Bitch was once a feral animal, and she will always be defiant and difficult to train. However, my previous dog was a pure bred…Aug 1312Aug 1312
Royal AlvisinThe HavenBack for a MomentIt’s strange the things you remember in old age and the things you forget. My mother is ninety-five years old. She can hardly recall the…Aug 521Aug 521