Fiction
A Swimmer’s Encounter
Every movement is necessary for my survival; to stop, even while sleeping, would be certain death. Some can lounge along the reefs and chat ...In Deep Water: Chapter 22
Something is on fire. The alarm sings its wailing song through the Griffin. “We’ve got a breach in the bow.” A crewmember barges into ...Cold, Hard Facts
Luna paced the deck in her quarters until the hunter-green carpet turned a dusty shade of moss. The argument with Astor flickered in her ...The Rice Farmer and Ox
Once upon a time, in a part of Thailand, there lived a man named Cadeo, who inherited a rice paddy field from his late ...Out Tonight
How did Lacey secure employment with such ease? The interaction with the bar manager left her stunned. Her new boss, Nick, appeared unfazed by ...The Invitation: Part 1
The letter arrived addressed to me on Thursday afternoon, tucked inside an elaborate gold envelope, my name written in swirling, impeccable handwriting. I held ...In Deep Water: Chapter 21
Eddie drums his fingers on a nearby AUV. “Did you guys see it? Is it dead?” “We did.” Xander smacks his lips together. “Not ...Mama Knows Best – Chapter 10
Synesthesia is the ability of one feeling to activate another. For instance, a taste with a sound or a color brings up a smell. ...The Island Flamingo: Chapter 44
Andre stands at the dock as we arrive and greets us. “Here are your groceries, Miss Galton. Did you and Tamara have a good ...In Deep Water: Chapter 20
We hit the surface with a loud thwack, my heart leaping into my throat. I force down the granola bar still clutched in my ...








