It’s a Lot to Take In

Sonja arched her eyebrow and smirked. “So, this is what you’re into?” She reclined, shouldering into the pillows cozily…

The Dearest Wish

I slit my wrist carefully, across the tendons but without reaching them. I let the blood dribble down into my keyboard. Was that necessary? I didn’t know, but I thought I’d play it safe.

Try a Little Tenderness

Tomas looked over at his friend. “Hey, buddy! Look at that look on your face! Good time, huh?”

Bottlewealth

“All right, whaddya got for me.”

Der Wind hat mir ein Lied erzählt

Kyle threw himself into an alley, no longer caring whether he soiled his jacket. Fuck, fuck, fuck! His shoulder bounced badly off the brick wall and he collapsed too soon, hastily tucking his legs in after him. He froze, holding his breath, ignoring the cold puddle…

The Rebound

This was my submission for GiantJuly19: First Date. It was part homage to the literary stylings of MR James, Sheridan Le Fanu, and GK…

The Celebrated Single-Step Press

Arturo washed his hands for the third time this morning, wiped them dry upon his apron, and turned to…

Komorebi

“Oh, ducks!”

“Don’t look at the ducks.”

Everything’s Easier Now

I walk slowly across the apartment. My footsteps sound so heavy, it surprises me. It tells me I haven’t been paying…