Thorn Apple
Ruthanne stopped apologizing years ago.
Speculative
Deconstruction
The box says forty-two pieces. I’ve counted three times
The Last Mercy
Three flowers, a knife, and the burden of knowing what mercy costs.
Free-Fall Forward
She whispered it aloud. Her voice. Lower, gruffer.
The Acknowledgement
Between panes of glass, choice slips away.
Calum in the Forest
Every shot taken draws the forest closer.
Who Gardens the Gardeners?
It started as a joke, really. Betsy dared me.
For the Love of a Dragon
She’s a smoke show.
The Gators of Mars
So, who the fiddler’s flying fig decided Mars needed alligators?
Another Z in the Fourth Wall
Eddie’s fist connected with a satisfying crunch and Haley couldn’t keep from smiling.
Once Upon a Crayon
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful kingdom.
Mary Had a Disgruntled Lamb
Mary had a disgruntled little lamb