A Promise Kept
“Damn,” Marnie said as she pulled over onto the icy soft-shoulder and got out, leaving the car running but the door ajar.
Grounded
Pickles
Sour pickles that make me pucker
Black Friday
I tried, I tried, with all my might
The Standoff
Missy’s moon shadow cast long, tail twitching in anticipation; the taste of freshly killed squirrel electrified her whiskers.
Flying Home
I watched the sun set and the moon rise
Intention
Larry sat in the jail cell and tried to make himself invisible.
Newsworthy
David Pemberton leaned into the mirror and fussed over the crow’s feet starting to creep into his face.
Broken
It was a slow night, even for a Tuesday.
The Gift
It took a lot of effort to get the fingerprints just right.
Herb’s Bad Week
Herb was delusional.
Tommy Collects
Tommy Andolini was a brute.
Let the Chips Fall
Everyone was getting bored and a little stir-crazy.