Solitude

The Apprentice

1 minute read

She wakes up groggy, and I watch from behind her eyes as she senses my invasion.

The Standoff

less than 1 minute read

Missy’s moon shadow cast long, tail twitching in anticipation; the taste of freshly killed squirrel electrified her whiskers.

The Clown

less than 1 minute read

What lies beneath the painted mask?

The Craftsman

2 minute read

“You see, Detective, I have a little problem with knives.

Davey’s Boat

3 minute read

There was only one bus in town and I missed the last run, its taillights taunting me with the faint spray from the wet wheels.

Intention

3 minute read

Larry sat in the jail cell and tried to make himself invisible.

Newsworthy

4 minute read

David Pemberton leaned into the mirror and fussed over the crow’s feet starting to creep into his face.

Grace Under Fire

3 minute read

Grace raced to the emergency pull station on the other side of the room.