There was a time when our friendship meant something, when we stood tall, facing the world together.  I conquered the doubters with you by my side. I entrusted you with my secrets, entrusted with my life. Nothing could come between our sisterly souls.  But then the world changed before our eyes, and my trivial opinions were likened to a penny’s worth You took them as an offense, as ...

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 air blasted through the vents, and the wipers scraped jagged strips of ice across the windshield. Raindrops froze in streaks. He blew into his folded hands. Beside him was a thin ...