four MARGARET part 8

< part seven

When I returned to work with Melanie on Wednesday I had no idea she uploaded the…

four MARGARET part 2

< part one

I stripped the bed and stuffed the sheets in the wash with my laundry. I was totally…

five VINCENT part 3

< part two

That morning at the airport was the first time I’d drank since the day I was fired. I’d…

four MARGARET part 3

< part two

Bagheera wailed underfoot and I ate a cookie. Took the plate with me and sat at…

five VINCENT part 4

< part three

The cabin lights dimmed and Mrs. Howell fell asleep under a satin mask. I snapped my…

four MARGARET part 4

< part three

The apartment was Grinch-bare now, spotless. Fridge cleared and cleaned, freezer…

four MARGARET part 1

< back to chapter three

five VINCENT part 2

< part one

I was seated between a couple of good sports. Spirited travelers capable of maintaining…

four MARGARET part 5

< part four

My remaining possessions were arranged on the bedroom floor in an evenly spaced…

five VINCENT part 1

< back to chapter four

four MARGARET part 7

< part six

I checked my bag and case and used the last of Vincent’s cash to buy gum mints and…

four MARGARET part 6

< part five

I loaded the things I wanted to keep and walked through the apartment one last time…