Fiction
The Island Flamingo: Chapter 27
“These were the most wonderful birds I had ever seen,” Miss Martha explained while she gave us coffee. “I had once thought of them ...Southern Ways – Part 7
All twelve of us were seated by 9:00 p.m., and Roxanne explained what happens once a soul was summoned. Except for a few candles ...Paradise Falls: Chapter 17
“You’ve got it! Pull yourself up!” Lexi grabbed at Simon’s legs as they flailed around her head. “Climb UP, Simon!” His bare feet pushed ...Our Love is Music
The old woman set aside a yellowed, dog-eared script atop a tower of books by her chair. She sat back and rested her head ...The Island Flamingo: Chapter 26
As expected, Miss Martha’s living room had pink décor, though it was subtler than I had thought. The cream-colored walls were lined with photos ...I’m not Here
Blank papers rustles about by the windDried ink pots are cracked from neglectI suppose there are lines I’m supposed to writeThere are emotions I ...Camping Terror
“Sebastian. Salvador. Enough!” Alejandra’s voice echoes through the house, her frustration palpable. “I swear, you two are brothers and should be each other’s allies, ...The Fish Tank
Brennan’s Jetta puttered to a stop when the railroad crossing arms lowered. The crossways fell like a protective parent’s arms to their child. Cold ...Paradise Falls: Chapter 16
Sofia handed a flashlight to a woman with wiry gray hair sticking out wildly as if teased by the wind. She took the offering ...The Island Flamingo: Chapter 25
I continued to date Louis every weekend for over three months; we had dates in restaurants, parks, beaches, movie theaters, etc. Louis grew closer ...